David Hrnčár (born 10 December 1997) is a Slovak professional

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who currently plays for Dender EH as a

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Club career

ŠK Slovan Bratislava

Hrnčár made his Fortuna Liga debut for Slovan Bratislava against Zemplín Michalovce on 5 August 2018.

Beveren

On 19 January 2022, it was announced that Hrnčár would be loaned until June 2023 to

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of the Belgian

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with options for a permanent transfer. Hrnčár was to aid Beveren content for title and promotion and was set to wear jersey number 22. Beveren later exercised the option.

Dender EH

After 1.5 years at Beveren, Hrnčár transferred to a newly promoted top flight club Dender EH, signing a two-year contract with an option for a third year.

International career

In March 2021, Hrnčár was recognised as an alternate in a

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nomination for three World Cup qualifiers by

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. Hrnčár entered the shortlisted 27-man squad in September 2022 replacing injured Ivan Schranz for four

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fixtures. However, he failed to repeat the nomination for November friendlies or prospective national team players' training camp in December, only listed as an alternate.

Personal life

David's father,

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, was a former national player collecting 2 caps for

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and most recently managed Zemplín Michalovce.

Honours

Slovan Bratislava * Fortuna Liga: 2021–22 Individual *

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Player of the Month: November 2020,

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Top Assist Provider: 2020-21 *

Team of the Season: 2020-21 *

Young Player of the Season: 2020-21

References

External links

ŠK Slovan Bratislava official club profile
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Futbalnet profile

Ligy.sk profile
1997 births Living people Footballers from Žilina Slovak men's footballers Slovak expatriate men's footballers Men's association football midfielders ŠK Slovan Bratislava players FK Pohronie players FC ViOn Zlaté Moravce players S.K. Beveren players F.C.V. Dender E.H. players Slovak First Football League players 2. Liga (Slovakia) players Challenger Pro League players Belgian Pro League players Slovak expatriate sportspeople in Belgium Expatriate men's footballers in Belgium 21st-century Slovak sportsmen {{Slovakia-footy-midfielder-stub