Roman Týce

Roman Týce (born 7 May 1977) is a Czech former professional football player.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> He played club football in the Czech Republic and Germany, as a defender and defensive midfielder. Týce played internationally for the Czech Republic at Euro 2004.

Club career

Týce made his debut for Sparta Prague at the age of 17.<ref name=background>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> He later played for FC Slovan Liberec before heading to Germany.

In Germany he signed for TSV 1860 Munich, becoming club captain.<ref name=denikmay13>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> Týce suffered a knee injury in 2002, leaving the Bundesliga game against VfL Wolfsburg after having scored a goal.<ref name=leave1860>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> He was later diagnosed with torn ligaments in his right knee.<ref name=leave1860/> He suffered a similar injury in 2006 with his left knee.<ref name=leave1860/>

Týce left 1860 Munich in 2007, joining compatriot and former teammate Michal Kolomazník at SpVgg Unterhaching.<ref name=leave1860/>

International career

Týce captained his nation in the 2000 UEFA European Under-21 Championship,<ref name=leave1860/> a tournament at which the Czech Republic reached the final before finishing second behind Italy.

Týce was involved in the Czech Republic's participation in the 2000 Summer Olympics tournament as captain.<ref name=oly>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> Before the tournament he stated his desire for his country to win a medal in the competition.<ref name=oly/> The team was unsuccessful however, being eliminated at the group stage without winning a match.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

He took part in Euro 2004, playing the whole of the group stage match against Germany.<ref name=leave1860/> It was, however, the only match he participated in during the tournament.<ref name=denikmay13/>

Style of play

He could play as a defender or defensive midfielder.<ref name=leave1860/> His versatility allowed him to play at left back, right back, or in various positions in the midfield.<ref name=denikmay13/>

Personal life

The son of Marcel and Alena Týce, <ref name=background/> Roman lived in the village of Černiv and went to primary school in the town of Libochovice until moving to Prague to become involved with Sparta Prague at the age of 13.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

Career statistics

International

Czech Republic national team
Year	Apps	Goals
1999	1	0
2000	3	0
2001	8	1
2003	4	0
2004	8	0
2005	1	0
Total	25	1

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