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Jaroslav Šilhavý (Czech pronunciation: [ˈjaroslaf ˈʃɪlhaviː]; born 3 November 1961) is a Czech professional football manager and former player. As a player, Šilhavý made a total of 464 top flight appearances spanning the end of the Czechoslovak First League and the beginning of the Czech First League, scoring 25 goals. His 464 appearances was a Czech league record until 6 November 2022, when Šilhavý was surpassed by Milan Petržela. His son, Tomáš Šilhavý, also played football in the Czech First League. As a manager, Šilhavý won the 2011–12 Czech First League with Slovan Liberec. He has also had spells managing other top flight clubs in the Czech Republic, including Kladno, Viktoria Plzeň and Dynamo České Budějovice. He was an assistant manager for the Czech Republic national team from 2001 to 2009 before eventually taking full charge in 2018, later resigning in 2023 after qualifying the team for UEFA Euro 2024. In 2024, he was appointed the head coach of Oman, but last only seven months.

Quick facts about Jaroslav Šilhavý

  • Full name: Jaroslav Šilhavý
  • Born: 1961-11-03
  • Nationality: Czech Republic
  • Known as: Creator
  • Wikidata ID: Q361207

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Who is Jaroslav Šilhavý?

Jaroslav Šilhavý (Czech pronunciation: [ˈjaroslaf ˈʃɪlhaviː]; born 3 November 1961) is a Czech professional football manager and former player.

What nationality is Jaroslav Šilhavý?

Jaroslav Šilhavý is Czech Republic.

When was Jaroslav Šilhavý born?

Jaroslav Šilhavý was born on 1961-11-03.

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