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| Milan Baros: Striker |
| Nickname: |
| Date of
Birth: 28/10/1981 |
| Squad:
number: |
| With the Reds: 2001-2005 |
| Height:
(1.84 cm) |
| Weight:
(76 kg) |
| Bought from:
Banik Ostrava |
| Signed
for LFC: 26.07.2001, for 3,200,000 pounds |
| Debut: 13th March 2002 v
Barcelona (A) Champions League, 2nd stage draw 0-0 (Aged 20) |
| Debut goal:
14.09.2002 |
| 1st
team league games: 45 (+ 22 as sub) |
| 1st
team league goals: 19 |
| Total
1st team games: 66 (+ 42 as sub) |
| Total
1st team goals: 27 |
| Contract
expiry: 23.08.2005, transferred to Aston Villa for 6,500,000 pounds |
| International
caps: 48 Czech Republic (30.05.2006) |
| International
goals: 27 |
| International debut:
25.04.2001 vs. Belgium |
| Characteristics:A
Czech Republic international, widely regarded as one of the most exciting prospects in
European football |
| Former
clubs: Banik Ostrava, Aston Villa |
| Birth
Place: HValassake, Czech Republic |
| Honours: 1 2002-03, 1
European Cup 2004-05 |
| Personal Honours: |
| Fact: |
| Website: |
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Total LFC and
other club games/goals
| |
League |
FA Cup |
FL Cup |
Europe |
Other |
Total |
| Seasons |
App |
Gls |
App |
Gls |
App |
Gls |
App |
Gls |
App |
Gls |
App |
Gls |
|
Banik Ostrava |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 1998-99 |
6 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 1999-00 |
29 |
6 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 2000-01 |
26 |
5 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 2001-02 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
1 |
|
|
|
1 |
|
| 2002-03 |
27 |
9 |
1 |
|
4 |
2 |
9 |
1 |
1 |
|
42 |
|
| 2003-04 |
6/7 |
1 |
1 |
|
|
|
4 |
1 |
|
|
11/7 |
2 |
| 2004-05 |
22/4 |
9 |
1 |
|
4 |
2 |
14 |
2 |
|
|
41/4 |
13 |
| 2005-06 |
0/2 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
0/2 |
|
| Total |
45/22 |
19 |
3 |
|
8 |
4 |
28 |
4 |
1 |
|
66/42 |
27 |
| Aston Villa |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 2005-06 |
24/1 |
8 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
PL |
|
A more detailed look at the player's appearances
| Total |
started/substitutions |
|
Total |
Competition |
| 66 |
Started |
|
68 |
Premier League |
| 64 |
On the bench |
|
20 |
Champions League |
| 42 |
Substitute |
|
8 |
League Cup |
| 41 |
Substituted |
|
8 |
UEFA Cup |
| |
|
|
3 |
FA Cup |
| |
|
|
1 |
Charity Shield |
Career Milestones for Milan Baros:
Appearances in all competitions
| № |
Date |
Against |
Result |
Venue |
Competition |
| 1 |
13.03.2002 |
Barcelona |
0-0 |
Nou Camp |
Europe |
| 50 |
26.02.2004 |
Levski Sofia |
2-0 |
Anfield |
Europe |
| 100 |
20.04.2005 |
Portsmouth |
2-1 |
Fratton Park |
League |
Goals in all competitions
| № |
Date |
Min. |
Against |
Result |
Venue |
Competition |
| 1 |
14.09.2002 |
45 |
Bolton |
3-2 |
Reebok St |
League |
| Seasons |
player № |
| 2001-02 |
5 |
| 2002-03 |
5 |
| 2003-04 |
5 |
| 2004-05 |
5 |
| 2005-06 |
5 |
|
* Note, Since the 1993-94 season players have a fixed
number.
Update 15.05.06 |
|
PROFILE
 Czech
Republic youngster Milan Baros, was widely regarded as one of the hottest properties in
Europe when he arrived at Anfield. Described as having lightning speed, an eye for goal as
well as being physically strong, he first came to Gerard Houllier's attention whilst
playing for the Czechs in the European Under 21 Championships in 2000.
The Czechs had an outstanding tournament, and apparently Houllier wanted to sign up
half of the team, but was foiled due to the work permit restrictions put on English sides.
Baros hit the net 9 times in 14 games for the Czech under 21's, and was swiftly
called up to the Czech senior side.
His performances for his country and his club, Banik Ostrava, attracted the
attention of scouts from all over Europe. Borrussia Dortmund coach Matthias Sammer went on
several spying missions to watch Baros in action, and was reportedly desperate to add the
talented young frontman to his squad.
Juventus and Inter Milan were also keen on the youngster, who was dubbed "The
Ostravan Maradona" due to his dribbling skills and exciting style.
Baros represented the Czechs in the Sydney Olympics in 2000, and his debut for the
full side came against Belgiumin 2002, and not surprisingly he marked the occasion with a
goal. He followed that up with a goal on his second appearance too, scoring in the 90th
minute against Northern Ireland after coming on as a substitute.
Shortly after that game he appeared on Czech TV stating his desire to join
international team-mates Patrik Berger and Vladimir Smicer at Liverpool. He revealed that
the reds had been showing an interest in him for a while and said: "It's just great.
Patrik and Vlada said that Liverpool were a wonderful club to play for."
Just over a month later and he got his wish, as Gerard Houllier finally got his
man. Baros' arrival was overshadowed slightly by the fact that Nicolas Anelka also joined
at that time, arriving on loan from Paris St Germain.
Despite his outstanding pedigree, Baros made a less than impressive start to his
career on Merseyside, struggling to hit top form and looking overweight and showing a
distinct lack of fitness during his appearances for the reserves.
As the season wore on, his sharpness seemed to be returning and his performances
improved, but he was still way short of the levels expected of him.
His only first team appearance came as a late substitute in the Nou Camp against
Barcelona, and it was widely rumoured that Houllier was prepared to offload the youngster
the following summer.
Lens claimed that Baros was offered to them as part of a deal for El Hadji Diouf,
whilst it was also suggested that the young Czech had been offered to Sporting Lisbon
along with Igor Biscan for Portuguese starlet Hugo Vianna.
But Baros was keen to stay and prove himself, and shed over a stone in the close
season, returning to Liverpool a totally different player.
He tormented AC Milan in a pre-season friendly, even drawing high praise frm the
legendary Paolo Maldini, and when hi full debut arrived at Bolton's Reebok stadium, Baros
struck two great goals to make himself a hero with the Liverpool fans.
He enjoyed a fine season, even though he was often left on the bench in favour of
Emile Heskey. Despite that, he finished as the side's joint second top scorer with Danny
Murphy after having hit 12 goals.
At the start of the 2003/04 season, Milan was really pushing for a starting place,
and looked to have finally become the first choice partner for Michael Owen when he broke
his ankle against Blackburn.
He missed five months of the season, but returned to the side as a substitute in
the FA Cup loss at Portsmouth in February. A couple of weeks later his first goal of the
season came when he danced around a couple of defenders and lashed home a powerful shot
from 18 yards at Elland Road against Leeds.
Another goal followed int he UEFA Cup tie with Marseille, and he was back in
business for his country too, scoring in a 2-1 defeat against the Irish at Lansdowne Road.
Total LFC club
games/goals for Under 18s, Reserves
| |
Reserves |
| |
League |
LS Cup |
Total |
| Seasons |
App |
Gls |
App |
Gls |
App |
Gls |
| 2003-04 |
2.1 |
1 |
|
|
2.1 |
1 |
| Total |
2.1 |
1 |
|
|
2.1 |
1 |
| Barclays premiership Data
2004-5 |
| Appearance |
26 |
| Minutes Played |
1879 |
| Attack |
| Goals Scored |
7 |
| Penalty Goals Scored |
2 |
| Shot On Target |
22 |
| Shot Off Target |
18 |
| Successful Crosses |
3 |
| Unsuccessful Crosses |
22 |
| Pass Completed |
63 |
| Pass Incompleted |
41 |
| Assists |
2 |
| Tackles Won |
13 |
| Tackles Lost |
10 |
| Successful Dribble |
18 |
| Unsuccessful Dribble |
25 |
| Defence |
| Shot Blocked |
5 |
| Interceptions |
11 |
| Blocks Made |
1 |
| Clearance |
1 |
| Discipline |
| Yellow Cards |
2 |
| Red Cards |
1 |
| Other Fouls |
30 |
| Offsides |
26 |
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