Patrik Hrošovský
Hrošovský with Viktoria Plzeň
Personal information
Full name Patrik Hrošovský
Date of birth (1992-04-22) 22 April 1992[1]
Place of birth Bojnice, Czechoslovakia
Height 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in)
Position(s) Midfielder
Team information
Current team
 Genk
Number 17
Youth career
1998–2007 Prievidza
2007–2009 AAC Trenčín
2009–2011 Viktoria Plzeň
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2011–2019 Viktoria Plzeň 158 (11)
2012 → Baník Sokolov (loan) 13 (0)
2012–2013 → Ústí nad Labem (loan) 28 (3)
2013 → Znojmo (loan) 14 (4)
2019– Genk 132 (11)
International career‡
Slovakia U18
Slovakia U19
2013–2014 Slovakia U21 9 (1)
2014– Slovakia 49 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 13 October 2023
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 21:05, 26 March 2023 (UTC)

Patrik Hrošovský (Slovak pronunciation: [ˈpatriɡ ˈɦrɔʂɔwskiː]; born 22 April 1992) is a Slovak professional football player who plays as a midfielder for Genk and the Slovakia national football team. Previously he was a frequently fielded player and a captain at Viktoria Plzeň becoming the Czech champion with the side on three occasions.

Career

FC Viktoria Plzeň

He made his debut for Viktoria Plzeň[2] against Baník Sokolov on 12 November 2011 in the Czech Cup.

After multiple seasons and becoming a starting XI regular, as well as praise for his performances in 2018–19 UEFA Champions League, it was rumoured that Hrošovský will join one of La Liga's or Premier League's teams - Levante, Getafe and Huddersfield were all named as possible future clubs.[3] During the winter transfer window however, Hrošovský failed to make a transfer.[4] Later during January 2019 transfer window, West Ham was also cited as a contender for his services,[5] however it was dropped as Manuel Pellegrini doesn't favour altering the squad during the season.[6]

Genk

2019–20 season

On 5 June 2019, as Hrošovský was preparing with the national team for a double fixture against Jordan and Azerbaijan, it was reported that he was very close to a transfer to Genk. Verbal agreement was apparently complete, yet an issue arose, as Viktoria was happy to let Hrošovský go later during the summer transfer period, in order to help them qualify to the group stage of the Champions League. Genk was said to oppose this arrangement. Nonetheless, it was said that the transfer was more-or-less a done deal, as Plzeň agreed with Wolverhampton Wanderers on a two-year loan, with an option to buy for Christián Herc, who had made a good impression during his loan at DAC Dunajská Streda, and was seen as a replacement for Hrošovský.[7] On the following day, Hrošovský however calmed the rumours, during a press conference prior to the match against Jordan, stating that while negotiations did take place, there is no certainty of a transfer and that he is still a player of Plzeň.[8]

Regardless, this arrangement was confirmed on 8 July 2019, as Hrošovský signed a 4-year contract, with an option for an additional year.[9] He made his Jupiler Pro League debut against multiple-time champions Anderlecht Brussels, in a home fixture on 23 August 2020. He completed the last, roughly, 20 minutes, as a replacement for Jakub Piotrowski. Genk secured a narrow 1:0 win with a second-half goal by Mbwana Samatta.[10]

Hrošovský had recorded five starts for Genk in the UEFA Champions League. He played in both matches against Napoli and Red Bull Salzburg. He played against Liverpool at Anfield only. Genk, however, collected a sole point, for a goal-less tie against Napoli and was knocked out with a score of 5:20.[11]

On top of that, Hrošovský made sole seasonal appearance in the Croky Cup in a Round of 16 loss against Royal Antwerp. Genk were knocked out after a penalty shoot-out. Hrošovský was replaced by Théo Bongonda in the second half.[12]

As an occasional scorer, Hrošovský had to wait until 1 February 2020 for his first goal at Genk. In a league fixture against Charleroi, he had beaten Nicolas Penneteau with a back-heel goal in the 39th minute, utilising a pass from Junya Ito. He was replaced by Kristian Thorstvedt in the second-half. Genk won 1:0.[13]

2020–21 season

Hrošovský missed the first three games of the season, not even making it to the bench with reports that he was no longer considered by the manager Hannes Wolf. He sidelined along with Joseph Paintsil, despite being acquired for considerable sums earlier.[14]

International career

On 19 November 2014, Hrošovský made his debut for the senior Slovakia squad when he started in a friendly against Finland.[15]

Career statistics

Club

As of 10 June 2023
Club Season League Cup Continental Other Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Baník Sokolov (loan) 2011–12 Czech National Football League 13000——130
Ústí nad Labem (loan) 2012–13 28300——283
Znojmo (loan) 2013–14 Czech First League 14430——174
Viktoria Plzeň 2013–14 1222010—152
2014–15 280301010330
2015–16 261508110402
2016–17 2512060—331
2017–18 28200140—422
2018–19 3550081—436
2019–20 400040—80
Total 158111204222021413
Genk 2019–20 Belgian First Division A 2111050—271
2020–21 30240——342
2021–22 325106010405
2022–23 40320——423
Total 12311801101014311
Career total 336292315323041532

Honours

Viktoria Plzeň

Genk

Slovakia

Notes

    References

    1. ↑ Patrik Hrošovský 05.06.2012, fotbal.idnes.cz
    2. ↑ Sokolov - Plzeň 1:3, postup v domácím poháru zajistil mistrovi Hora 05.06.2012, fotbal.idnes.cz
    3. ↑ s, SPORT SK, s r o & Ringier Axel Springer Slovakia a. "Patrik Hrošovský je v hľadáčiku viacerých európskych klubov". Šport.sk. Retrieved 2019-01-14.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
    4. ↑ Teraz.sk. "Hrošovský zostáva v Plzni. Som rád, že je v kádri, hovorí Vrba". TERAZ.sk. Retrieved 2019-01-14.
    5. ↑ "Hrošovský do Premier League? Intenzívny záujem hlási londýnsky klub | ProFutbal.sk". profutbal.sk (in Slovak). Retrieved 2019-01-23.
    6. ↑ Polák, Bernard. "Sportovní agenti bratři Zíkovi z agentury Global Sports o spekulacích kolem přestupu Tetteha, Dúbravky a Hrošovského" (in Czech). Retrieved 2019-06-05.
    7. ↑ "Hrošovský je blízko k prestupu, Plzeň posilnil mladík Herc". Pravda.sk (in Slovak). 2019-06-05. Retrieved 2019-06-05.
    8. ↑ a.s, Petit Press. "Hapal: V zostave budú veľké zmeny, priestor dostanú noví hráči". sport.sme.sk (in Slovak). Retrieved 2019-06-06.
    9. ↑ "Plzeňský záložník Hrošovský se upsal belgickému Genku. Viktorii ještě pomůže v pohárové Evropě". iROZHLAS (in Czech). Retrieved 2020-02-01.
    10. ↑ "Hrošovského víťazný debut, Genk v šlágri pokoril Anderlecht | ProFutbal.sk". profutbal.sk (in Slovak). Retrieved 2020-02-02.
    11. ↑ "Summary - UEFA Champions League - Europe - Results, fixtures, tables and news - Soccerway". int.soccerway.com. Retrieved 2020-02-02.
    12. ↑ "Antwerp kent vanavond tegenstander Croky Cup: kwartfinales over twee weken". Gazet van Antwerpen (in Flemish). Retrieved 2020-02-02.
    13. ↑ "VIDEO: Hrošovského premiérový gól za Genk. Parádnou pätičkou rozhodol zápas | ProFutbal.sk". profutbal.sk (in Slovak). Retrieved 2020-02-02.
    14. ↑ "Paintsil en Hrosovsky vallen weeral naast selectie, einde verhaal bij Genk nadert". www.voetbalprimeur.be (in Dutch). Retrieved 2020-08-23.
    15. ↑ "Futbalisti zdolali Fínov 2:1. Tento rok vyhrali osem z deviatich zápasov" (in Slovak). SME. 18 November 2014. Retrieved 18 November 2014.
    16. ↑ "Onuachu with an assist as Genk clinch Belgian Cup title after Standard Liege win". Goal. 26 April 2021. Retrieved 29 April 2021.
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