Daniel Samek

Daniel Samek (born 19 February 2004) is a Czech professional footballer who plays as a defender or midfielder for Czech National Football League club Kladno on loan from Artis Brno.

Daniel Samek (born 19 February 2004) is a Czech professional footballer who plays as a defender or midfielder for Czech National Football League club Kladno on loan from Artis Brno. ==Club career== Samek began his career at Hradec Králové, joining Slavia Prague's academy in 2018. On 3 March 2021, Samek made his debut for Slavia Prague, coming on as a 70th-minute substitute in a 10–3 Czech Cup win against Slavia Karlovy Vary, becoming the youngest player in the club's history. On 23 May 2021, Samek made his league debut for Slavia Prague, starting in a 1–1 draw against Jablonec. On 22 August 2021, Samek scored his first goal for Slavia, scoring the second goal in a 4–0 win against Baník Ostrava. Samek also assisted the opening goal for Stanislav Tecl during the tie. On 30 July 2022, Samek signed a five-year contract with Lecce in Italy. On 25 August 2024, Samek was loaned to Hradec Králové, with an option to buy. On 2 July 2025, Samek moved to Artis Brno on a three-season contract. On 8 September 2026, Samek joined Czech National Football League club Kladno on a loan deal. ==International career== Samek has represented the Czech Republic at under-15, under-16 and under-19 level. ==Style of play== Former Italian international Stefano Torrisi has described Samek as a "modern midfielder" who is "physically well built". Samek has been compared to Czech Republic captain Tomáš Souček and Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong as a result of his "offensive and defensive actions", "good dribbling" and "good passing technique". ==Career statistics== ==References== ==External links==

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