Štěpán Chaloupek (born 8 March 2003) is a Czech professional footballer who plays as a defender for Slavia Prague and the Czech Republic national team.
Life Chaloupek was born in Meziboří.
Club career Chaloupek started with football in his hometown Meziboří. He was then raised in Teplice, where he was captain of the under-19 team.
He made his debut in senior football in the 2021–22 season of the Czech Cup in August 2021. In the Czech First League, he debuted for Teplice in November 2021, in their 4–2 away loss against Sparta Prague. In the 2022–23 season, he became a stable member of the starting line-up.
In January 2024, it was announced that Chaloupek signed a four-year contract with Slavia Prague, effective from 30 June 2024. After the 2023–24 season, Chaloupek won the award for Teplice's best player of the season.
International career Chaloupek played for the Czech Republic U21 team. In the 2025 UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualification, he played almost all of the matches in the starting line-up, helping the team to qualify for 2025 UEFA Euro U21.
In November 2025, Chaloupek debuted for the senior Czech Republic national team in a match against Gibraltar.
On 31 May 2026, Chaloupek was selected in the 26-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Style of play Among his strengths are one-on-one duels, head play and constructive passing.
Career statistics Club
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueCzech CupEuropeOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsTeplice2021–22Czech First League8010—00902022–23Czech First League20000——2002023–24Czech First League31320——333Total59330—00623Slavia Prague2024–25Czech First League1702030—2202025–26Czech First League2882081—3892026–27Czech First League910000—91Total54940111—6910Slavia Prague B2024–25Czech National Football League50———502025–26Czech National Football League10———10Total60———60Career total11912701110013813
International
+ Appearances and goals by national team and yearNational teamYearAppsGoalsCzech Republic202510202680Total90
Honours Slavia Prague Czech First League: 2024–25, 2025–26
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