Following the news that former Borussia Dortmund midfielder Tomas Rosicky has signed for Arsenal, here is a little more information on the Czech Republic international.
Joined Sparta Prague aged eight years old Tomas' father Jiri Rosicky was a celebrated player in the former Czechoslova kia
Participated in 2000 European Championships with Czech Republic and reached the Semi-Finals in 2004 losing to eventual winners Greece
Played against Arsenal three times in his career, scoring twice. He played for Sparta Prague in both UEFA Champions League matches against Arsenal in 2000/2001 (scored in October 2000) and one of the two UEFA Champions League matches for Borussia Dortmund in 2002/2003 (scored a penalty in October 2002)
Czech Republic are in Group E with USA, Ghana and Italy in this summer's FIFA World Cup
Tomas Rosicky Factfile Full name Tomas Rosicky
Nationality Czech Republic
Born 4th October 1980. Prague, Czech Republic
Age 25
Height / Weight 178cm / 65kg
Position Midfielder
Previous Clubs 1986-1988 - CKD Kompensory
1988-2001 - Sparta Prague, 41 appearances/8 goals
2001-2006 - Borussia Dortmund, 149 appearances/19 goals
International honours Czech Republic (2000 - present)
53 appearances and fifteen goals
International debut 23rd February 2000 v Ireland (lost 3-2)
International friendly played in Dublin, Ireland
Transfer Details Long term contract, undisclosed fee
