Ondřej Čelůstka

Ondřej Čelůstka
Čelůstka playing for Czech Republic national team in 2019
Personal information
Full name Ondřej Čelůstka[1]
Date of birth (1989-06-18) 18 June 1989 (age 35)
Place of birth Zlín,[2] Czechoslovakia
Height 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in)[2]
Position(s) Defender
Team information
Current team
 Bodrum
Number 3
Youth career
1996–2007 Fastav Zlín[3]
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2007–2009 Fastav Zlín[3] 24 (3)
2009–2011 Slavia Prague[2] 41 (3)
2010 → Palermo (loan) 1 (0)
2011–2014 Trabzonspor 55 (1)
2013–2014 → Sunderland (loan) 21 (0)
2014–2015 1. FC Nürnberg 31 (0)
2015–2020 Antalyaspor 142 (1)
2020–2023 Sparta Prague 36 (2)
2021 → Sparta Prague B 1 (0)
2023– Bodrum 36 (2)
International career‡
2008 Czech Republic U19 2 (0)
2009 Czech Republic U20 4 (0)
2009–2011 Czech Republic U21 18 (1)
2013– Czech Republic 33 (3)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 11:01, 22 September 2024 (UTC)
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 19:46, 18 June 2021 (UTC)

Ondřej Čelůstka (born 18 June 1989;[2] pronounced [ˈondr̝ɛj ˈtʃɛluːstka]) is a Czech professional footballer who plays as a defender for Süper Lig club Bodrum. He is a member of the Czech Republic national team and represented the under-21 team at the 2011 UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship.

Club career

Early football career

Čelůstka began his career with Fastav Zlín, making his professional debut in the Czech First League during the 2007–08 season, and then playing more regularly in the following one.[3] His good performances ensured him a regular place with Czech leading club Slavia Prague, with whom he made fourteen appearances and a goal in the first half of the 2009–10 Czech First League.[2]

On 1 February 2010, Čelůstka signed with Serie A outfit U.S. Città di Palermo on loan, with an option to sign him permanently at the end of season.[4] He was awarded the number #89 jersey from the rosanero.[5] He made his league Serie A debut in 2010, coming as a substitute for Marco Calderoni in the second half during a 3–1 home victory against Bologna.[6]

Trabzonspor

Čelůstka playing for Trabzonspor against CSKA Moscow in 2011

On 8 July 2011, Čelůstka moved to Turkish club Trabzonspor for a transfer fee of €900,000[7] and signed a five-year contract.[8][9] The club gave him the number 28 jersey.[10]

During a game against Inter Milan at the San Siro, Čelůstka scored the only goal of the game in a 1–0 away win for Trabzonspor in the 2011–12 UEFA Champions League.[11]

Loan to Sunderland

Čelůstka joined English Premier League club Sunderland on a season-long loan deal on 12 August 2013.[12] He made his Premier League debut at the Stadium of Light five days later, hitting a half volley from 30 yards which was saved by Maarten Stekelenburg as the team began the season with a 1–0 defeat to Fulham.[13] Čelůstka was an unused substitute as Sunderland lost 3–1 to Manchester City in the 2014 Football League Cup Final at Wembley Stadium on 2 March.[14]

Later career

On 24 August 2014, Čelůstka joined 1. FC Nürnberg of the 2. Bundesliga on a free transfer after being released from Trabzonspor.[15]

On 31 July 2020, Čelůstka joined Sparta Prague of the Czech First League on a free transfer after being released from Antalyaspor.[16]

On 6 July 2023, Čelůstka joined Bodrum of the TFF First League on a free transfer after being released from Sparta Prague.[17]

International career

Čelůstka represented the various Czech Republic youth football teams that ranged from U19 until U21. His performances at the 2011 UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship saw him named in the Team of the Tournament. On 15 November 2013, he debuted for the senior team in a 2–0 victory against Canada, scored after just three minutes.[18]

Career statistics

Club

As of 16 June 2021[19]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National Cup League Cup Continental Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Fastav Zlín 2007–08 Fortuna Liga 2 0 — — — — 2 0
2008–09 Fortuna Liga 22 3 0 0 — — — 22 3
Total 24 3 0 0 — — — 24 3
Slavia Prague 2009–10 Fortuna Liga 13 1 0 0 — 9 0 — 22 1
2010–11 Fortuna Liga 28 2 0 0 — — — 28 2
Total 41 3 0 0 — 9 0 — 50 3
Palermo (loan) 2009–10 Serie A 1 0 0 0 — — — 1 0
Trabzonspor 2011–12 Süper Lig 36 1 2 0 — 11 1 — 49 2
2012–13 Süper Lig 19 0 6 0 — 2 0 — 27 0
2013–14 Süper Lig — — — 4 0 — 4 0
Total 55 1 8 0 — 17 1 — 80 2
Sunderland (loan) 2013–14 Premier League 21 0 3 0 3 0 — — 27 0
1. FC Nürnberg 2014–15 2. Bundesliga 31 0 0 0 — — — 31 0
Antalyaspor 2015–16 Süper Lig 30 0 6 0 — — — 36 0
2016–17 Süper Lig 34 0 1 0 — — — 35 0
2017–18 Süper Lig 30 0 1 0 — — — 31 0
2018–19 Süper Lig 24 0 2 0 — — — 26 0
2019–20 Süper Lig 24 1 4 0 — — — 28 1
Total 142 1 14 0 — — — 156 1
Sparta Prague 2020–21 Fortuna Liga 28 1 3 0 — 2 0 — 33 1
Career total 343 9 28 0 3 0 28 1 0 0 402 10

International goals

Scores and results list Czech Republic's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Čelůstka goal.[20]
List of international goals scored by Ondřej Čelůstka
No. Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition
1. 15 November 2013 Andrův stadion, Olomouc, Czech Republic  Canada 1–0 2–0 Friendly
2. 14 November 2019 Doosan Arena, Plzeň, Czech Republic  Kosovo 2–1 2–1 UEFA Euro 2020 qualification
3. 8 June 2021 Stadion Letná, Prague, Czech Republic  Albania 3–1 3–1 Friendly

Honours

Sunderland

Sparta Prague

Czech Republic U21

References

  1. ^ "FIFA U-20 World Cup Egypt 2009™: List of Players: Czech Republic" (PDF). FIFA. 6 October 2009. p. 5. Archived from the original (PDF) on 13 October 2009.
  2. ^ a b c d e "Čelůstka, Ondřej" (in Czech). SK Slavia Praha. 1 February 2010. Archived from the original on 30 January 2010. Retrieved 1 February 2010.
  3. ^ a b c "Čelůstka, Ondřej" (in Czech). FC Tescoma Zlín. 2 February 2010. Retrieved 2 February 2010.
  4. ^ "Ultimi movimenti di mercato per i rosa" (in Italian). US Città di Palermo. 1 February 2010. Retrieved 1 February 2010.
  5. ^ "Maglia numero 89 per Celustka" (in Italian). US Città di Palermo. 3 February 2010. Retrieved 3 February 2010.
  6. ^ "Capitan Miccoli Stende Il Bologna". US Città di Palermo (in Italian). 27 March 2010.
  7. ^ "Ondrej Celustka'nın SK Slavıa Praha Kulübünden Transferi İle İlgili Sözleşmenin Revize Edilmesi". Trabzonspor (in Turkish). Turkish Public Disclosure System (KAP). 19 July 2011. Retrieved 23 September 2011.
  8. ^ "Profesyonel futbolcu Ondrej Celustka ile anlaşma sağlanmıştır". Turkish Public Disclosure System (KAP) (in Turkish). 8 July 2011. Retrieved 23 September 2011.
  9. ^ "Celustka basın önünde imza attı". Trabzonspor (in Turkish). 8 July 2011. Retrieved 15 September 2011.
  10. ^ "Celustka'nın forma numarası belli oldu" (in Turkish). Trabzonspor. 9 July 2011. Archived from the original on 1 April 2012. Retrieved 15 September 2011.
  11. ^ "Trabzonspor victory stuns Inter Milan at the San Siro". BBC Sport. 14 September 2011. Retrieved 15 September 2011.
  12. ^ "Sunderland sign Ondrej Celustka on loan from Trabzonspor". BBC Sport. 12 August 2013. Retrieved 12 August 2013.
  13. ^ Begley, Emlyn (17 August 2013). "Sunderland 0-1 Fulham". BBC Sport. Retrieved 12 September 2014.
  14. ^ McNulty, Phil (2 March 2014). "Man City 3-1 Sunderland". BBC Sport. Retrieved 12 September 2014.
  15. ^ "Ondrej Celustka verstärkt den Club". 1. FC Nurnberg (in German). 24 August 2014. Retrieved 12 September 2014.
  16. ^ "Sparta podepsala Čelůstku! Vyřešila stopera, přichází zkušený reprezentant" (in Czech). Czech News Center. 31 July 2020. Retrieved 31 July 2020.
  17. ^ "Fotbalový obránce Čelůstka vymění Spartu za druhou tureckou ligu". Sport.cz (in Czech). Czech News Agency. 6 July 2023. Retrieved 6 July 2023.
  18. ^ "Česko – Kanada 2:0, výhru zařídili zelenáči, Čech chytil penaltu". Mladá fronta Dnes (in Czech). 15 November 2013.
  19. ^ Ondřej Čelůstka at Soccerway. Retrieved 7 September 2019.
  20. ^ "Čelůstka, Ondřej". National Football Teams. Retrieved 16 November 2018.
  21. ^ McNulty, Phil (2 March 2014). "Manchester City 3–1 Sunderland". BBC Sport. Retrieved 29 October 2023.
  22. ^ "Sparta v euforii! Remíza na Slovácku odstartovala mistrovské oslavy". seznam.sport.cz (in Czech). Czech News Agency. 23 May 2023.
  23. ^ "Regulations of the UEFA European Under-21 Championship" (PDF). UEFA. Retrieved 4 May 2020.