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Tomáš Ujfaluši

Tomáš Ujfaluši, Czech footballer and manager

Born
March 24, 1978
Age in 2026
48
Zodiac sign
Aries
Birth year
1978

About Tomáš Ujfaluši

Tomáš Ujfaluši (Czech pronunciation: [ˈtomaːʃ ˈujfaluʃɪ], born 24 March 1978) is a Czech former professional footballer. He operated as either a central defender or a right-back. Initially beginning his career with Sigma Olomouc in 1996, he played in Germany (four years), Italy (four), Spain (three), and Turkey (two) – winning six major titles between Hamburger SV, Atlético Madrid and Galatasaray – respectively. Ujfaluši earned 78 appearances for the Czech Republic, representing the country at the 2006 World Cup and two European Championships. == Club career == Ujfaluši joined German side Hamburger SV in December 2000, taking the number 30 shirt and signing a four-and-a-half year contract. In 2004, Ujfaluši signed a four-year contract with Italian side Fiorentina for a fee of approximately €6.3 million. === Atlético Madrid === After nearly 150 official appearances for the Viola (albeit without silverware), being mainly used as a centre-back by coach Cesare Prandelli, Ujfaluši joined Atlético Madrid as a free agent. On 19 September 2010, during injury time of a 1–2 league loss against Barcelona at the Vicente Calderón Stadium, Ujfaluši made a late challenge on Lionel Messi, injuring his right ankle. The defender received a straight red card for his foul, and was subsequently banned for two games by the Spanish League's disciplinary committee. === Galatasaray === On 20 June 2011, aged 33, Ujfaluši signed for Süper Lig club Galatasaray, for a €2 million transfer fee.

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Career and life highlights

Tomáš Ujfaluši timeline

  1. In 2004, Ujfaluši signed a four-year contract with Italian side Fiorentina for a fee of approximately €6.3 million.
  2. Ujfaluši earned 78 appearances for the Czech Republic, representing the country at the 2006 World Cup and two European Championships.
  3. On 20 June 2011, aged 33, Ujfaluši signed for Süper Lig club Galatasaray, for a €2 million transfer fee.

The world when Tomáš Ujfaluši was born

Tomáš Ujfaluši was born in 1978. The year snapshot below places that birthday in its cultural and historical setting: the music and films people were following, the headlines shaping public life, and the everyday prices families encountered.

Culture in 1978

  • #1 song"Shadow Dancing" – Andy Gibb
  • Top movieThe Deer Hunter
  • Top TV showLaverne & Shirley
  • Best-selling bookThe World According to Garp – John Irving

Headlines and milestones

  • Major sports momentMuhammad Ali wins heavyweight title for the third time
  • Top headlineCamp David Accords — Egypt and Israel sign peace agreement
  • Technology milestoneFirst spam email sent
  • Defining fadDisco and Saturday Night Fever
  • Notable inventionGarfield comic strip debuts
  • World population4.30 billion

United States snapshot

  • U.S. leaderJimmy Carter
  • Sports championNew York Yankees (World Series)
  • Also wonWashington Bullets (NBA)
  • U.S. population222.6M

1978 versus 2026

These figures put everyday life in Tomáš Ujfaluši's birth year beside the site's latest United States snapshot.

Measure19782026
Gas$0.63$3.45/gal
Average home$55,700$435,000
Average income$17,730$67,500
Minimum wage$2.65$7.25/hr (federal)
Movie ticket$2.34$11.95
Postage stamp$0.15$0.73
Population222.6M341 million

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