Samuel Štefánik Podbrezová Scout Report
Samuel Štefánik
Quick Answer
Samuel Štefánik is a 34-year-old Slovak midfielder who came through AS Trenčín, played for NEC Nijmegen in the Netherlands, Slovan Bratislava in Slovakia, Bruk-Bet Termalica in Poland and Spartak Trnava back in Slovakia, before returning to Podbrezová in 2024. He has made more than 360 career appearances and won 2 caps for the Slovakia senior national team. His greatest strength is the game-reading experience built up over a long, multi-club career; the most important area to monitor is the continuity of his playing time at 34.
Player Info Card
| Full name | Samuel Štefánik |
| Date of birth | 16 November 1991 |
| Age | 34 |
| Place of birth | Bánovce nad Bebravou, Slovakia |
| Nationality | Slovakia |
| Primary position | Midfielder |
| Shirt number | 26 |
| Current club | Podbrezová (16 July 2024) |
| Contract status | Until 30 June 2028 |
Career History
| Period | Club | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2010-2013 | AS Trenčín | Slovakia |
| 2013-2014 | NEC Nijmegen | Netherlands |
| 2014-2016 | Slovan Bratislava | Slovakia |
| 2016-2018 / 2020-2022 | Bruk-Bet Termalica | Poland |
| 2022-2024 | Spartak Trnava | Slovakia |
| 2019-2020 / 2024-present | Podbrezová | Slovak League — contract until 2028 |
Born in Bánovce nad Bebravou, Štefánik came through the AS Trenčín academy. After NEC Nijmegen in the Netherlands, he played for Slovan Bratislava, Bruk-Bet Termalica in Poland and Spartak Trnava in Slovakia. Following a brief spell at Podbrezová in 2019-2020, he returned to the club on 16 July 2024 and extended his contract to 2028. He has made more than 360 appearances across his career; he represented Slovakia at U19 and U21 level and won 2 caps for the senior national team.
Playing Style & Assessment
At 1.77 m, Štefánik is an experienced player who dictates play at the centre of midfield and can balance attacking and defensive duties. His long, multi-club career has given him the ability to adapt to different systems and manage the tempo of a match.
Strengths
- Experience — More than 360 professional matches provide a deep foundation of game reading and pressing management.
- Multi-league background — Playing in the Dutch, Polish and Slovak leagues reflects his adaptability.
- Club trust — Being handed a contract until 2028 upon his 2024 return shows the trust placed in him by the coaching staff.
Development Areas
- Age — At 34, close monitoring of his playing time and physical continuity is required.
- Physical tempo — Maintaining rhythm during high-intensity transitions at an advanced age is a point to watch.
- Projection horizon — At this stage of his career, his profile is built around short-term rather than long-term contribution.
Level Projection
Verdict: An experienced Slovak midfielder with a long, multi-club career; because of his age he is not a transfer target for the Turkish Süper Lig, but a profile that could be monitored as an in-league experience reference.
Sporting Director’s Note
| Current level | Experienced veteran midfielder |
| Primary role | Midfielder |
| Transfer cost | Data insufficient |
| Key strength | Experience |
| Key risk | Age |
| Scout verdict | Keep tracking for another window |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Samuel Štefánik? He is a 34-year-old Slovak midfielder with an AS Trenčín, Slovan Bratislava and Spartak Trnava past who has played for Podbrezová since 2024.
Has Samuel Štefánik played for the national team? He won 2 caps for the Slovakia senior national team and also played at U19 and U21 level.
Sources & Methodology
This report was compiled by cross-referencing Transfermarkt, the club’s official profile page, Wikipedia and accessible football data platforms. Tactical commentary and the level projection are GegenSports editorial assessments.
- Wikipedia — Samuel Štefánik
- Transfermarkt — Samuel Štefánik career statistics
- Podbrezová official squad page
