Ján Bernát (born 10 January 2001) is a Slovak professional

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who plays for as a

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for Belgian First Division A club

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Club career

Bernát made his

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debut for

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against ViOn Zlaté Moravce during a home fixture on 2 March 2019. He came on about half hour before the end as a replacement for Patrik Myslovič, with the score at 1:1. Žilina eventually took the win after a goal by Filip Balaj.

International career

Bernát was first recognised in a senior national team nomination on 23 May 2022, while still being active in the U21 team although he remained unnominated for June international fixtures following a suspension ahead of a

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against

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. Štefan Tarkovič recognised him as an alternate ahead of four

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fixtures against

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and

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Personal life

Based on his social media communication, Bernát is a Christian.

Honours

Westerlo * Belgian First Division B: 2021–22

References

External links

MŠK Žilina official club profile
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Futbalnet profile
* {{DEFAULTSORT:Bernat, Jan 2001 births Sportspeople from Prešov Living people Slovak footballers Slovakia youth international footballers Slovakia under-21 international footballers Association football midfielders MŠK Žilina players K.V.C. Westerlo players Slovak Super Liga players Belgian First Division B players Expatriate footballers in Belgium Slovak expatriate sportspeople in Belgium Slovak Christians