A true Sparta Prague legend and versatile early icon, this player seamlessly transitioned between defence and midfield, embodying Czech football's pioneering spirit. Career record: 44 caps and 1 goals for Czech Republic; club career at ČAFC Prague, AC Sparta Prague, FC Zbrojovka Brno.
One rank above: Jan Koller at #11.
One rank below: Ladislav Novák at #13.
Czech Republic's editorial top five: Josef Bican · Pavel Nedvěd · Petr Čech · František Plánička · Antonín Panenka.