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Martin Škrtel
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10 / Slovakia · 2004–2019

Martin Škrtel

CB sweeper
Caps · Slovakia
104
Goals · Slovakia
6
Life
1984
Clubs
Trenčín, Zenit Saint Petersburg, Liverpool, Fenerbahçe, Atalanta, İstanbul Başakşehir, Spartak Trnava, Hajskala Ráztočno
#10
Editorial rank of 33 for Slovakia
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The people's rank, live from duel votes

A true Liverpool warrior, he was a no-nonsense centre-back whose fearless defending and sheer aggression made him a fan favourite for club and country. Career record: 104 caps and 6 goals for Slovakia; club career at Trenčín, Zenit Saint Petersburg, Liverpool, Fenerbahçe, Atalanta, İstanbul Başakşehir, Spartak Trnava, Hajskala Ráztočno.

Career sourcesCareer dates · checked 5 October 2026
Identity and career · Wikidata Q192913
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Career record

2001–2004Trenčín
2004–2008Zenit Saint Petersburg
2008–2016Liverpool
2016–2019Fenerbahçe
2019–2019Atalanta
2019–2021İstanbul Başakşehir
2021–2022Spartak Trnava
2022–2025Hajskala Ráztočno
Slovakia104 caps, 6 goals

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One rank above: Marián Masný at #9.

One rank below: Viliam Schrojf at #11.

Slovakia's editorial top five: Ján Popluhár · Marek Hamšík · Milan Škriniar · Adolf Scherer · Anton Ondruš.

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