Patrik Berger

• Full name: Patrik Berger
• Date of birth: 10 November 1973
• Place of birth: Prague, Czechoslovakia (now Czech Republic)
• Nationality: Czech
• Position: Left winger / Attacking midfielder
• Height: 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)

Club career (selected)

• 1991–1995: Slavia Prague (Czechoslovakia / Czech Republic)
• 1995–1996: Borussia Dortmund (Germany)
• 1996–2003: Liverpool (England) — notable period, won the 2000–01 FA Cup and 2000–01 League Cup; known for powerful left-footed shots and free-kicks
• 2003–2005: Portsmouth (England)
• 2005–2007: Aston Villa (England)
• 2007–2009: Sparta Prague (Czech Republic)

International career

• National teams: Represented Czechoslovakia at youth level; senior international for Czech Republic
• Senior caps/goals for Czech Republic: 42 caps, 18 goals (1993–2001)
• Tournaments: Key player for the Czech Republic at UEFA Euro 1996 (runners-up) and UEFA Euro 2000

Style of play & reputation

• Left-footed, known for long-range strikes, powerful shots and set-piece ability
• Versatile attacking midfielder/winger with good technique and creativity

Notable achievements

• UEFA European Championship runner-up with Czech Republic: 1996
• Domestic cup winner with Liverpool (FA Cup and League Cup, 2000–01)
• Remembered as one of the Czech Republic's prominent attacking talents of the 1990s and early 2000s

Post-retirement

• After retiring he has been involved in football-related activities and occasional media appearances in the Czech Republic.