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| Vladimir Smicer:
Midfielder |
| Nickname: |
| Date of
Birth: 24.05.1973 |
| Squad:
number: |
| With the Reds:
1999-2005 |
| Height:
5' 10 |
| Weight:
11st 13lbs |
| Bought from:
Lens |
| Signed for LFC:
24.05.1999, for 3,750,000 pounds |
| Debut: 7th August
1999 v Sheffield Wednesday (A) PL win 2-1 (Aged 26) |
| Debut goal:
15.01.2000 |
| 1st team
league games: 121 (21 as sub) - ? |
| 1st team
league goals: 10 |
| Total 1st team
games: 184 (74 as sub) |
| Total 1st team
goals: 19 |
| Contract expiry:
13.06.2005, free agent, to Bordeaux |
| International caps:
81 Czech Republic (16.11.2005) |
| International
goals: 27 |
| International debut:
27.10.1993 vs. Cyprus |
| Characteristics: |
| Former
clubs: Slavia Prague, RC Lens, Bordeaux |
| Birth
Place: Degin, Czech Republic |
| Honours: 1 FA Cup 00-01, 2
League Cups 00-01, 02-03, 1 European Cup 04-05, 1 UEFA Cup 00-01 |
| 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 |
| Slavia Prague |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 1992-93 |
21 |
8 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 1993-94 |
17 |
6 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 1994-95 |
15 |
3 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 1995-96 |
28 |
9 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Lens |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 1996-97 |
33 |
5 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 1997-98 |
28 |
7 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 1997-98 |
30 |
4 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 1999-00 |
13/8 |
1 |
2 |
|
2 |
|
|
|
|
|
17/8 |
1 |
| 2000-01 |
27 |
2 |
5 |
1 |
6 |
4 |
11 |
|
|
|
49 |
7 |
| 2001-02 |
22 |
4 |
1 |
|
1 |
|
11 |
1 |
|
|
35 |
5 |
| 2002-03 |
21 |
|
1 |
|
5 |
|
6 |
1 |
1 |
|
34 |
1 |
| 2003-04 |
15/5 |
3 |
1 |
|
1 |
1 |
3 |
|
|
|
20/5 |
4 |
| 2004-05 |
2/8 |
|
|
|
|
|
0/6 |
0/1 |
|
|
2/14 |
1 |
| Total |
100/21 |
10 |
10 |
1 |
15 |
5 |
31/6 |
2/1 |
1 |
|
110/74 |
19 |
A more detailed look at the player's appearances
| Total |
started/substitutions |
|
Total |
Competition |
| 110 |
Started |
|
121 |
Premier League |
| 99 |
On the bench |
|
19 |
Champions League |
| 74 |
Substitute |
|
18 |
UEFA Cup |
| 83 |
Substituted |
|
15 |
League Cup |
|
|
|
10 |
FA Cup |
|
|
|
1 |
Charity Shield |
Career Milestones for Vladimir Smicer:
Appearances in all competitions
| № |
Date |
Against |
Result |
Venue |
Competition |
| 1 |
07.08.1999 |
Sheffield W |
2-1 |
Hillsborough |
League |
| 50 |
10.01.2001 |
Crystal Palace |
1-2 |
Selhurst Park |
LC |
| 100 |
16.03.2002 |
Middlesbrough |
2-1 |
Riverside |
League |
| 150 |
04.10.2003 |
Arsenal |
1-2 |
Anfield |
League |
Goals in all competitions
| № |
Date |
Min |
Against |
Result |
Venue |
Competition |
| 1 |
15.01.2000 |
71 |
Watford |
3-2 |
Vicarage R. |
League |
| Seasons |
Player № |
| 1999-00 |
7 |
| 2000-01 |
7 |
| 2001-02 |
7 |
| 2002-03 |
7 |
| 2003-04 |
11 |
| 2004-05 |
11 |
|
* Note, Since the 1993-94 season players have a fixed
number.
Update 15.05.2007 |
|
PROFILE
 Vladimir
Smicer left Liverpool for Bordeaux in the summer of 2005 just weeks after signing off in
style by playing a crucial role in the Champions League win over AC Milan.
Coming on as a substitute for Harry Kewell, Smicer scored the Reds second goal in
the memorable comeback and also scored Liverpool's deciding penalty in the vital penalty
shoot-out before Jerzy Dudek's save from Shevchenko. It was a sweet reward for Smicer who
returned to action in February 2005 after missing most of the 2004/05 season after a knee
operation.
Smicer hasn't had much luck with injuries since arriving at Liverpool and played
just 23 games in the 2003/04 season.
The Czech international first arrived at Anfield in 1999 and joined his close
friend Patrik Berger at Liverpool.
An attacking midfielder, Smicer first shot to prominence in 1996, helping Slavia
Prague reach the semi-finals of the UEFA Cup and then starring for the Czech Republic
during their run to the final of Euro 96.
He then moved on to French club RC Lens where he enjoyed more success - inspiring
the club to a first ever-French title in 1997/98.
In June 1999 he was recruited by Liverpool to fill the void left by the departure
of Steve McManaman to Real Madrid. His first campaign in the Premiership was a difficult
one as he struggled to come to terms with the pace of the English game and his cause was
not helped a succession of injuries.
The 2000/2001 season saw Vladimir fare much better, whether it be on the flanks or
behind the front two. Having got to grips with life in the Premiership and regaining full
fitness he showed in glimpses just what he is really capable of and played an important
role in the Reds treble cup triumph.
Unfortunately he was plagued with injury problems and lack of consistency but he
did have some good moments like the last minute winner against Chelsea in 2002 and the
performance in the 2-0 win over Roma in the Champions League at Anfield, and then the
perfect ending his Champions League Final heroics of 2005 that ensured that he'll forever
be remembered as legend on the Kop. Total LFC club games/goals for Reserves
|
Reserves |
|
League |
LS Cup |
Total |
| Seasons |
App |
Gls |
App |
Gls |
App |
Gls |
| 1999-00 |
5 |
1 |
|
|
5 |
1 |
| 2003-04 |
1 |
1 |
|
|
1 |
1 |
| 2004-05 |
2/2 |
1 |
|
|
2/2 |
1 |
| Total |
8/2 |
3 |
|
|
8/2 |
3 |
|
