A ⁢Czech footballer ‍currently playing in the Bundesliga reflects on his ⁣career, his time in Germany, and potential future moves.

Currently fourth in Bundesliga ‍appearances⁢ among ​Czech ⁣players,the athlete acknowledges recent losses and the ambition to reach a personal​ milestone⁤ of 250 matches. With seven games remaining⁢ in the​ season, the focus⁢ remains on achieving that goal.

I am sincerely proud of my time in Germany.When⁤ I was a kid,⁤ my dream was mainly to get into‍ Sparta. ⁣I never ⁢thought of playing a German Bundesliga. I can’t say it’s a ⁢dream come true because it wasn’t a dream.

The player attributes ​his success more to diligence than ​innate talent, emphasizing the importance of ‌hard work and avoiding​ injuries. He ​recalls being a promising‌ player but not necessarily the moast gifted in his ⁤youth.

Certainly ‌about diligence. I belonged to the ⁢tip, but I was never the best in my year. There were more talented guys.And besides diligence, it is‍ indeed also lucky to‌ avoid injury.‍ It’s ‍a cliché, but you realy have⁢ to have a click that the scouts may⁢ come‌ to see the match you’ll find out. Everything has to ​fit in and it‌ fit.

He recounts ⁤a⁢ pivotal moment at Sparta when, due to unforeseen ⁢circumstances, he was given a chance to play as a defender⁢ and ‌seized the prospect.

Regarding​ his ‍decade-long tenure with Hoffenheim, the player acknowledges the rarity of such ⁢loyalty in modern football. He, along with two‍ teammates, are ‍considered legends at‍ the club.

It’s an unprecedented thing today. We are in Hoffenheim three – me, Oli Baumann and Andrej‍ Kramarič.​ They compare us as‌ legends of the club and I really appreciate it.

With his contract ⁢expiring in ‍the summer, the player is considering various ⁤options, including extending his stay with Hoffenheim, moving to another​ Bundesliga ⁢club, or returning to Sparta. Family considerations,‍ particularly his daughter’s schooling, will play a role in the ‍decision-making process.

The interviews with the​ sports director were last three weeks back. But nothing specific has come. So the future is still⁢ open. I ⁣plan and discuss pluses and minuses of individual variants. I ‍have three children, my daughter is in the second class. That’s why⁤ I have to plan in advance. I see what the possibilities are, ​what ⁤would happen. We are open to everything. I speak for myself and for my wife. We can go elsewhere, go back to Bohemia, stay⁣ here. It⁤ will be crystallize at the end⁢ of the ⁤season. Teams will start planning cadres ⁢for ⁤the next season,‍ it will start⁣ a‍ little.

While a contract extension with Hoffenheim⁤ remains a possibility, it is not considered the most‌ likely outcome. Othre Bundesliga clubs have ‌expressed interest, and a return⁢ to Sparta is also under consideration, contingent on the club’s interest.

It’s open,⁤ but I’m not saying‌ it’s⁤ the ​most likely option.

We are dealing‍ with‍ it, there⁣ is nothing specific yet, but even ⁢this is a variant.I‌ did some name over the ten years in Germany.

This is definitely a variant ‍for ‍me that I⁢ will consider. ‍Of course, provided Sparta would be interested.

He follows Sparta’s ⁢performance and acknowledges the intense pressure associated ‌with playing for the club.

I watch.‌ The title was lost before the derby.⁣ When they‌ won it, they‍ took a breath, but⁣ the next match with Liberec ‌finally decided.⁢ That’s no chance. But the previous two ‍years were great.Great, full of Spartan‌ joy. It is a ​little funny that Sparta will ‍win two titles,‍ advance to the Champions League, and then come a line of several bad ​matches…

And everything is wrong. ‌Huge ‌pressure. That was when I was there. ⁢I confirmed that it didn’t disappear. As soon as it ⁢fails, the criticism is great.

Reflecting on his departure from Sparta a decade ago, the player recalls the difficulty in convincing the club’s owner to let him⁤ leave ⁢for⁢ Germany. He⁤ acknowledges that Sparta’s ⁢financial stability makes it challenging for players to move abroad.

Just now ‍I talked about it with Czech boys ⁣in Hoffenheim. Mr. Křetínský did​ not⁢ need me ​to leave. I ⁤had to deal with him‍ together with my Sport Invest agents. ‍It was correct. He didn’t want to ⁢let me go, but I had a huge desire ⁣to play‌ the Bundesliga. He ‌finally agreed to leave. Some persuasion ​cost me then. You can see ⁤that it ⁤goes on.

Paradoxically, it is indeed not easy to leave Sparta abroad, as he has no ⁢need⁤ to​ sell players⁢ of the basic line ​-up.

Exactly. Sparta has no need to sell.‍ Slavia is now ‍at‌ the same stage. They say the ​price they are worth it and there is ⁢no need to ⁤deal with the clubs, they just say: Hey, you will give us this, or ‍the player will not ⁣leave. It⁣ is ⁤not easy to get⁢ abroad.

He concludes by acknowledging⁤ the difficulty​ in establishing a stable position in a foreign league.

A Bundesliga veteran reflects on a decade⁣ in German ​football, facing top opponents, ​and⁢ the league’s unique atmosphere.

The⁣ player, who arrived in Bayern in 2015, says he meets a familiar face every year.

We are ⁣opponents,but we have respect ​for each other. We know about‌ ourselves, we register that we have come across from the start of our careers ⁤in germany. We can talk briefly​ after the match.

He notes the evolution of the game, with wingers becoming increasingly prominent.

In the⁢ following years, though, this style ⁣with wings⁤ started‍ to ⁢play other teams. I dare say ⁣that ‍half of the Bundesliga clubs have extreme players up and walk one on⁤ one. Football⁤ is⁤ accelerating, each running 35 kilometers per hour or ‍more. It’s not easy to catch them.

He discusses the ⁤challenges of defending against such players.

The attacking⁣ player must think of something, ‌but has ​the advantage of thought ahead, and then the defender can easily look like a extras.

He emphasizes the importance of defensive strategy and ⁤patience.

That’s right. But these players are playing ahead. They are a ⁣little lazy back, there are spaces. ⁣You have to use this.‍ But ⁤you must mainly defend, sometimes waiting for someone to double.⁤ The coach always said: ⁢Don’t⁣ try to take the balloon,the attacker is one step ahead. sometimes you need ⁤to wait‍ for a six or stoper to be completed.

He reflects on the possibility of his final Bundesliga match being against Bayern.

Well, if the player​ grabs the match, I don’t enjoy it again. Coman can play a match where it is indeed practically unfeasible to defend. ‍Anyway, it may happen that the ‍last match of the season will be my last in the Bundesliga. Coincidentally at home with Bayern.

The chapter could be closed⁤ nicely. Who can⁣ say that the ⁤last match​ in the ⁢bundesliga played against Bayern?⁢ but I also hope that there will be more ⁣matches.

He highlights the unpredictability of⁤ the bundesliga.

Unpredictability. I think the most‌ bookmakers will burn on the Bundesliga. There⁣ are really things happening‌ here that the​ last one⁤ can beat the first. It’s very unpredictable and⁣ I like ‍it. ⁤Nothing can say ahead.‍ The competition is challenging.​ When players from Italy come here, they say ⁣they had ‌a cool time. You don’t have time ‍in the Bundesliga. It’s‍ a big ride.

He praises the league’s atmosphere and fan ⁣support.

The Bundesliga is the most visited competition ‍in Europe.

Which is a massacre. It is great​ that wherever ⁢you play, they ⁣are sold ⁢out stadiums.

He acknowledges the unique situation at Hoffenheim, ​where tradition is still developing.

It is specific in that‌ if we fail, the stadium ⁤does not always come, which is a shame.This is because Hoffenheim⁤ has been ‌in the Bundesliga for only twenty ‍years. In addition, we have clubs like Kaiserslautern, Frankfurt, Stuttgart,⁢ Karslruš…

Traditional brands with fan base.

And only⁢ three quarters of an⁢ hour.⁣ Fans are used ​to these⁢ clubs,‌ so getting new ⁢fans is difficult‍ for us. In contrast, the advantage is that if it fails, the pressure is not as much as ⁣in other⁢ clubs. But ‍seventy percent​ of⁢ matches are sold out here. It’s nothing to talk wrong about.

he recounts a near transfer to‍ AS Rome.

That ⁤was the ​closest transfer. Under the coach of Nagelsmann we finished third and I was before the⁢ decision – going to AS Rome, which advanced only to the European League, or stay in hoffenheim and play ‌the Champions League ‍for the first time?

He explains his decision to ‍stay and play Champions League ⁢football.

A difficult decision. I‍ could go to the big club, but they had a vision⁢ in front of‌ me that⁢ I⁢ could play the⁣ Champions⁤ League. I decided to stay.And coach Nagelsmann went⁤ to Leipzig a year.

This just happens. Moreover,he really ‍didn’t know at the time of my thinking,he planned the cadre for the next year. I​ don’t blame him.

He mentions his family’s contentment ‍in Germany.

She likes it here. As a family ⁤we found each other. Was in favor ​of⁢ staying. We ‌have four hours​ home to the Czech Republic, it‌ is easier even through ‍our parents ‌than flying. This is‍ also the case with us.

Kadeřábek emphasizes the importance of family support for footballers.

“Family background is essential. From the beginning, I ​have had it.⁣ My wife has always been⁣ supportive ‌and never wanted to return to the Czech Republic permanently. She left her​ promising journalistic and moderator career ten years ago to support me. They attend all home games. I am also grateful ​to my parents, who‍ have supported me from ⁢the beginning ​of my career until now. I am very lucky.”

The Kadeřábkových endowment Fund

Founded‌ in 2022, the Kadeřábků spouses Endowment Fund ‌focuses on ⁢supporting various charitable organizations and⁤ involving professional⁣ athletes⁢ and the sports community in their efforts.

The fund⁣ ensures​ that 100% of donations ​go directly to specific causes and⁢ families, as kadeřábek covers all operating costs. In its ​first three years, ‍the fund has ⁤distributed two million crowns, primarily assisting families​ with handicapped or disadvantaged children. One of‌ their key initiatives is​ the ⁤’Count minute decision’ ⁤project, which encourages ⁣professional and amateur footballers ​to contribute.

Several prominent players participate ⁣in the ‘Count ⁤minute decision’ initiative, including Patrik Schick, Tomáš Vaclík, ⁤and Tomáš Holeš. professional footballers donate an amount for every minute played‍ in league‌ matches,‍ while amateur players can contribute ‌a flat fee per season.

Kadeřábek ⁤also discussed the challenges⁤ faced by Czech players​ adjusting ​to life in Hoffenheim.

“I told⁢ Robin Hranáč that I had a very ‌difficult ​start. When ‌I came, we barely avoided relegation. It’s⁣ difficult‌ to integrate when the team is struggling. You don’t get playing time,so you can’t ‍prove yourself. I’ve had nine unbelievable years here that I wouldn’t trade.There was a major overhaul at ⁣the club this summer, with the entire management leaving. This year‍ is very⁢ specific, with things happening ​that I haven’t ​experienced before.”

He noted the presence of a “Czech colony” in Hoffenheim helps new⁢ players adapt.

“It’s easier for robin⁤ to have compatriots here.‌ He can rely on us for help. I didn’t have ​anyone when I arrived. There was only one player who ‌couldn’t speak German,so I had​ to ​learn ⁢quickly. Now, it’s easier because ‍manny⁢ players speak⁢ English. German isn’t ​used as frequently enough.”

He commented on the⁣ progress of other Czech players.

Regarding ⁤Robin⁤ Hranáč: “Certainly, trying. He is taken in the cabin, he⁤ has no problem.”

Regarding ⁤Adam Hložek: “Once you ‍show quality on the pitch, it always has it easier. Adam had no problem with ‍adaptation.”

Regarding David ⁤Jurásek: “He’s been here for a ⁢long time, he came last winter. Sometimes he plays, sometimes not.He ⁤is still fighting the same. David is of good nature, ⁤he is a‌ phlegmatic.⁢ He speaks German ⁢and he doesn’t ​care‍ that ⁢bad. But‌ they ⁣are not afraid.‌ English is fine.He fits‍ into the ⁢cabin⁣ and he had to fight it on the pitch.”

Kadeřábek acknowledged the difficulties‌ within the club.

“It is one of the most difficult seasons I‌ have experienced here. It’s unpleasant.One tells you not to⁢ make excuses for what happened in⁢ the club, but ‌even the players hit it. it will not affect you ‍from a hundred ‍percent, but when you have been ‌here for nine years, you have a relationship that will fall apart in​ a minute, you are not a robot so you don’t perceive it. The situation in the club is not easy even for players who have been here ⁤for some time.”

Reflecting on the previous season, Kadeřábek acknowledged‌ his contributions to Hoffenheim’s European qualification, citing three goals and four assists. However,he ‍noted⁣ the challenges this year,including injuries and competition from Valentin Gendrey.

“The new coach ⁣Ilzer, ‍who bet on Valentino, also came. But⁢ now he was injured, I jumped, we didn’t ⁤lose four matches,” Kadeřábek said. “Under the new coach​ I played eight⁢ matches in the Bundesliga, of which we won ⁤four, one tied and three lost. statistics decent,but the place⁢ will not give you⁢ a place. I take it as⁤ it ⁤is. I believe I grabbed the chance for the hair. ‍Reliability,how else. ‍the competitor ⁤has already returned from​ the sick⁤ leave,so ​we will ⁢see ⁢how the coach decides. There are eight ‌matches left and I want to enjoy them.”

When asked about Hoffenheim’s ambitions, Kadeřábek admitted the team’s ‍current position is not ideal. ⁤”It’s ⁢not fine, we are not where‍ we want. Before the season, ‍our goal was always seventh place and higher, but such a goal ​here has fifteen clubs out of eighteen. It’s a​ really unpredictable⁢ competition.Look at‍ Mainz. They were hard to ‍save and now they are third. We⁤ reassessed the goal from‍ participating in the European Cups to rescue.None of us wants to be signed under ⁣the ⁢descent.”

kadeřábek highlighted his experiance in the Champions ‍League as ⁢a career highlight.”Progress⁤ to the Champions⁤ League was a great achievement.In ⁤the last match against Dortmund, I scored a goal ⁢that moved us there. I take this as ⁢the‍ greatest success. Even ⁢last⁢ season was great. Although the situation in Hoffenheim has already deteriorated,⁤ we still managed to win the ⁣European League in the penultimate round ​when we defeated Bayern 4-2. That was ⁢also an ‍experience. Last season was one of⁤ my best. With the old ⁢leadership, ‍the coach, everything worked together. It⁢ was amazing. Probably a little‌ nostalgia speaks of me.”

He praised coach⁤ nagelsmann’s tactical acumen. “I have ​experienced a lot of great coaches, human and coaching. But Nagelsmann ‌is tactically shielded. I have to stab that. Top ⁢coach,tactically it was great.”

Reflecting on past ⁤experiences, Kadeřábek​ acknowledged challenges faced early in his career. “True, this coach Nagelsmann didn’t want me. But ⁤I take it that every experience⁣ moved me in the final sum where I am.”

It is true that ⁢vláďa Coufal and I will probably still fight for ‌a‍ place.⁣ But the ⁣reasons⁤ I ended ‌were elsewhere⁢ and⁣ I was already discussing ⁢them. I decided three years ago and I do‌ not ​regret ⁤it. I am glad ⁣to have a repre pause⁢ that I am ‍with my family and enjoy children. They ‌will ⁢grow more and ‍more, ‌I will not be with them forever, and I ⁤am glad that they can be with them ‍at home, that I made‍ the decision at the time.

Addressing his decision to retire from the national team, ⁢Kadeřábek ⁢stated, “It is true that we would probably still fight for a place. But the reasons I ended were elsewhere and I was already discussing them. I decided three years ago ⁤and I do not regret it. I am glad to have a repre ‌pause that I am with​ my family and enjoy children. They will grow more and more, I will not be ⁤with ⁣them forever, and I am glad that⁣ they can be with them at ‍home, that I made⁢ the decision at the time.” He also dismissed any thoughts of ⁤returning for the World Championship in ⁢America.

Kadeřábek discussed his involvement with his Endowment Fund, which supports children ⁣in⁤ need. “Now quite a ⁤lot of money was​ collected, so we ⁢helped‍ four families at the same time.We helped twins, ‌one girl⁤ and two boys. We try to ‍choose children who ⁢are not​ public collections. In ⁢two years of‌ the project existence, almost two million crowns ‌helped specific​ stories. People ⁢know that one hundred percent of the money goes directly​ to⁢ help. We take the costs. ⁢We communicate with families, try⁢ to⁤ check everything because ​we have duty for the money.”

He explained the motivation behind the fund: “We have⁢ been looking for a long time ⁣where to contribute, how to link it to football. This was nice⁤ to ‍us‌ that minutes of professional footballers⁣ on the pitch help. Then you have more motivation⁢ to play‍ as ⁣much as possible to ​help as​ much as possible.⁣ But even the ‍boys who play less,⁢ then send⁢ extra money. We are pleased to pass ‌money as now during a represent pause. You realize that there ⁣are more crucial things in the ​world than football.”