Known For: Czech footballer (born 1973)
Category: Footballers
Occupation: association football player, association football manager
Country: Czech Republic
City: Děčín
Date of Birth: Thursday, 24 May 1973
Vladimír Šmicer is a Czech former professional footballer who played as a midfielder. He started his senior career at Slavia Prague, the only Czech club he ever played for. In 1999, Šmicer moved to England where he played for Liverpool, winning multiple honours. He is perhaps best remembered at Liverpool for his long-range goal in the 2005 UEFA Champions League final victory against Milan. At Liverpool he also won an UEFA Cup, FA Cup and League Cup treble in 2001 as well as the 2003 League Cup.
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Šmicer began his international career in 1993. At the Euro 1996, he represented the Czech Republic as they made it to the finals. He was the Czech’s only substitute in the final, coming on in the 88th minute against Germany to replace Karel Poborský. At the Euro 2000, he scored both goals in the national team's only tournament victory, 2–0 against Denmark. Šmicer did not participate in the 2006 FIFA World Cup due to a leg injury. Just one day after retiring from football, Šmicer became sports manager of the Czech national team, working alongside head coach Michal Bílek.
