| Marek Hamšík Quick Info | |
|---|---|
| Height | 6 ft |
| Weight | 79 kg |
| Date of Birth | July 27, 1987 |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
Marek Hamšík is a Slovak professional footballer who is best known for his career as a midfielder for Süper Lig club Trabzonspor. He also captained the Slovakia national team in the past and has also played for teams like Slovan Bratislava, Brescia, Dalian Professional, IFK Göteborg. During the course of his career, Marek has won several tournaments such as Coppa Italia, Supercoppa Italiana, Turkish Super Cup, Süper Lig, and has been the recipient of honors like Serie A‘s “Young Footballer of the Year” and “Slovak Footballer of the Year”.
Born Name
Marek Hamšík
Nick Name
Hamšík
Sun Sign
Leo
Born Place
Banská Bystrica, Czechoslovakia
Nationality
Occupation
Professional Soccer Player
Family
- Father – Richard Hamsik
- Mother – Renata Hamsik
- Siblings – Michaela Gargano (Younger Sister)
Manager
Hamsik is signed with CSM Agency.
Position
Central Midfielder
Shirt Number
17
Build
Athletic
Height
6 ft or 183 cm
Weight
79 kg or 174 lbs
Girlfriend / Spouse
Marek Hamsik married Martina Franova in July 2014. The couple has two kids Christian Hamsik (b. January 15, 2010) and Lucas Hamsik (b.January 5, 2012).
Race / Ethnicity
White
Hair Color
Black
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Specific haircut
- Numerous tattoos
Brand Endorsements
Hamsik has signed an endorsement contract with Nike.
Best Known For
- Captaining Napoli and being the vice-captain of the Slovakian national soccer team.
- Winning the award for Serie A Young Footballer of the Year in 2008.
First Soccer Match
Marek performed for Brescia against Chievo Verona on March 20, 2005.
Hamsik played his first match for Napoli on August 15, 2007 against Cesena. Napoli achieved a 4-0 victory and Marek was the scorer of the second goal for his team.
On February 7, 2007, Marek made his national team debut in a friendly match against Poland. Eventually, Slovakia played a 2-2 draw.
Strengths
- Passing
- Through balls
- Taking free kicks
- Focus
Weaknesses
- Tackling
- Defensive contribution
First Film
In 2013, Marek appeared as himself in the Italian comedy film Colpi di fortuna.
First TV Show
Other than soccer matches itself, Hamsik was first seen in the music comedy show Quelli che… il calcio as himself in 2009 in just one episode.
Marek Hamsik Facts
- He started his soccer career at a local youth club Jupie Podlavice.
- In 2002, Marek penned a deal with Slovan Bratislava, a team that competes in the Slovak first soccer league.
- In 2004, Hamsik transferred to the Italian team Brescia for a price of 500,000 euros.
- During the 2006-07 season in Serie B, Hamsik managed to score a total of 10 goals in 40 matches.
- His sister is married to his former Napoli teammate Walter Gargano.
- On June 28, 2007, Marek signed a five-year deal worth 5.5 million euros with Napoli.
- Hamsik idolized the legendary Czech midfielder Pavel Nedved to whom he is often compared because of his similar playing style.
- Marek played for the Slovakian U-17, U-19, and U-21 squads.
- On August 6, 2016, Hamsik extended his contract with Napoli for another four years.
