A modern left-back, his consistent performances for Bayer Leverkusen and Fenerbahçe showcased his defensive solidity and reliable international presence. Career record: 67 caps and 8 goals for Czech Republic; club career at 1. FC Slovácko, AC Sparta Prague, Bayer 04 Leverkusen.
One rank above: Jan Suchopárek at #30.
One rank below: Vladimír Darida at #32.
Czech Republic's editorial top five: Josef Bican · Pavel Nedvěd · Petr Čech · František Plánička · Antonín Panenka.