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Matěj Vydra was born on May 1, 1992 in Chotěboř, Vysočina Region, Czech Republic. Matěj Vydra is credited as an association football player. That works out to 34 years old in 2026. The listed height is 180 cm.
My Take
Matěj Vydra reads to me as the consummate journeyman forward, and I mean that as high praise. From Chotěboř in the Czech Republic, he carved out a career across England with Watford, West Brom, Reading, Derby and Burnley before returning home to Viktoria Plzeň, all while serving his national team. He was never the marquee signing, but he kept scoring and kept earning his place wherever he landed. I admire footballers who survive on adaptability and grit in foreign leagues; longevity like his is rarely luck. His resilience is the part of his story I keep coming back to.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Matěj Vydra
- Name (Japanese)
- マチェイ・ヴィドラ
- Reading
- まちぇい・ゔぃどら
- Born
- May 1, 1992 (age 34)
- Origin
- Chotěboř, Vysočina Region, Czech Republic
- Height
- 180 cm
- Occupation
- association football player
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Monkey
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Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Matěj Vydra born?
Matěj Vydra was born on May 1, 1992 and is 34 years old.
Where is Matěj Vydra from?
Matěj Vydra is from Chotěboř, Vysočina Region, Czech Republic.
What does Matěj Vydra do?
Matěj Vydra works as association football player.
How tall is Matěj Vydra?
Matěj Vydra is 180 cm tall.
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