Slovakian team at EURO 2024
Composition of the Slovak national team
Goalkeepers: Martin Dúbravka, Marek Rodák, Henrich Ravas, Dominik Takáč.
Defenders: Peter Pekarík, Michal Tomič, Matúš Kmet, Norbert Gyömbér, Denis Vavro, Milan Škriniar, Adam Obert, Dávid Hancko, Vernon De Marco, Sebastian Kosa.
Midfielders: Jakub Hromada, Matúš Bero, Juraj Kucka, Tomáš Rigo, Patrik Hrošovský, Stanislav Lobotka, Ondrej Duda, Dominik Holík, László Bénes.
Forwards: David Strelec, Tomáš Suslov, Ivan Schranz, Róbert Boženík, David Duris, Leoš Loos, Lukáš Haraslín.
History of the Slovak football team
The Slovakia national football team has established itself as a serious competitor at European level in recent years, especially at the European Championships. Although Slovakia has a relatively young history as an independent football nation, the team has shown that it can play with heart and passion.
Slovakia’s first participation in a European Championship took place in France in 2016. This milestone marked the beginning of a new era for Slovak football, as the team had previously performed as part of Czechoslovakia. At Euro 2016, Slovakia impressed with a solid group stage in which they held their own against strong opponents. A win against Russia and a draw against England were enough to qualify for the round of 16. There Slovakia met Germany and lost 3-0, but reaching the knockout rounds in their first appearance was a significant achievement.
Slovakia’s second participation in a European Championship was in 2020, which took place in 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The team had a difficult group where they faced Poland and Sweden. Despite an impressive 2-1 win against Poland, Slovakia failed to qualify for the knockout stages after losing their last two games.
The Slovak national team is characterized by its determination and team spirit. With players like Marek Hamšík, considered one of the best Slovak footballers, the team has the potential to be successful at future European Championships. Slovakia’s fans, who passionately support their team, hope that the team continues to build and assert itself on the European football scene.
Although Slovakia still has a relatively short history at the European Championships, the team has shown that it is capable of competing with the best teams in Europe. With a strong foundation and a clear vision, the Slovak national team aims to qualify for future tournaments and write new chapters in its football history.