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My Take
I have a soft spot for the understated, connoisseur's style of Czech football, and Radek Bejbl embodies it. A defensive midfielder from Nymburk, he anchored the midfield for the Czech side that reached the Euro 1996 final, a small nation that pushed mighty Germany to the brink in one of the tournament's great stories. Four seasons holding his own at Atlético Madrid proves the quality was real, not a one-off. He was never the flashy star, but teams collapse without the unglamorous runners who break up play and keep the engine turning. Now coaching, he strikes me as a true craftsman, and I admire that kind of player most.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Radek Bejbl
- Name (Japanese)
- ラデク・ベイブル
- Reading
- らでく・べいぶる
- Born
- August 29, 1972 (age 53)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Virgo / Rat
- Origin
- Nymburk, Central Bohemian Region, Czech Republic
- Height
- 185 cm
- Occupation
- association football player / association football coach
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Radek Bejbl born?
Born August 29, 1972 (age 53).
Where is Radek Bejbl from?
Radek Bejbl is from Nymburk, Central Bohemian Region, Czech Republic.
What does Radek Bejbl do?
Radek Bejbl works as association football player, association football coach.
How tall is Radek Bejbl?
Radek Bejbl is 185 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
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.