Vladimír Weiss
🔥 TrendingBorn in Bratislava, Vladimír Weiss became one of Other's most celebrated Association football coachs during the Baby Boomer era.
Slovak footballer (born 1964)
"Vladimír Weiss's most defining career moment was undoubtedly leading the Slovakia national team to their first-ever FIFA World Cup in 2010." — About Vladimír Weiss
| Metric | Vladimír Weiss | Avg Association football coach | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age | 61 | 56 | +5 yrs |
| Height | 182cm (5'12") | 174cm | +8cm |
| Career length | 43 yrs | ~35 yrs | +8 yrs |
| Based on 470 Association football coach profiles in our database | |||
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Facts about Vladimír Weiss
Did you know that Vladimír Weiss is the only coach to ever lead the Slovakia national team to a FIFA World Cup, achieving this historic milestone in 2010?
- He is part of a unique three-generation footballing family, with his father and son also named Vladimír Weiss and playing internationally.
- As a player, he was part of the Czechoslovakia squad that reached the quarter-finals of the 1990 FIFA World Cup.
- He famously guided Artmedia Petržalka, a modest Slovak club, to the UEFA Champions League group stage in the 2005-06 season.
- He has coached in various international leagues, including Russia, Kazakhstan, and Georgia, achieving league and cup successes.
- He has had the unique experience of coaching his son, Vladimír Weiss Jr., at both the Slovakia national team and club level.
Vladimír Weiss's most defining career moment was undoubtedly leading the Slovakia national team to their first-ever FIFA World Cup in 2010. His team then pulled off a stunning upset, beating defending champions Italy 3-2 in the group stage to advance to the Round of 16, capturing global attention.
Weiss is revered in Slovakia for elevating national football, not only through his playing career but primarily as the coach who delivered the country's historic debut at the FIFA World Cup. He established a benchmark for future Slovak national teams.