David Strelec, born on the 4th of April 2001 in Slovakia, is a forward renowned for his prowess as a striker for Slovan Bratislava. Standing at 6ft (1.85m) tall and weighing in at 11st 6lb (73kg), Strelec is easily identifiable on the pitch in his number 13 jersey. Despite his relatively tender years, he has already earned caps for the Slovakian national team.
A highly rated prospect, Strelec's market value is approximately £2.4m, as confirmed by Transfermarkt. His current contract with Slovan Bratislava is due to expire on the 30th of June 2028.
In July 2007, Strelec embarked on his footballing journey with Slovan Bratislava, forging his path in the First Football League in Slovakia. The 2018-2019 season marked his debut for Slovan Bratislava's first team, during which he managed to notch two goals from 13 appearances. Progression in subsequent seasons was evident; he amassed four goals in 12 appearances during the 2019-2020 season, nine goals in 25 appearances in the 2020-2021 season, and he has hit the back of the net four times from nine matches already in the current 2024-2025 term.
In August 2021, Strelec swapped Slovan Bratislava for Serie B side Spezia for a reported fee of around £2.3m. During his time in Italy, he turned out for Spezia 17 times over his two-season stint and found the goal once. A short loan spell with Reggina in Serie C was sandwiched in between, where he clocked up 15 appearances and netted thrice.
Having completed his loan stint with Reggina, Strelec returned to Spezia in June 2023. His second period at Spezia, however, was short-lived; in August 2023, he found himself back at Slovan Bratislava, this time on loan. As it stands, he is still putting on strong performances, showcasing improvement year after year.
Internationally, Strelec has represented Slovakia at Euro 2024, among other competitions. He also scored three goals in the Champions League Qualifiers 2024-2025 for Slovan Bratislava, cementing his status as an influential player both domestically and on the international stage.
