Lukáš Vorlický (born 18 January 2002) is a Czech professional

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who plays as a winger for Slavia Prague B.

Club career

A youth product of the Czech clubs

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and

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, Vorlický moved to the youth academy of the Italian club

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in 2017. On 23 July 2020, he signed a professional contract with the club until 2025. He made his professional debut with Atalanta as a late substitute in a 2–1

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loss to

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on 19 February 2023. On 6 February 2024, Vorlický signed a contract with

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until June 2027; he was initially assigned to the club's

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International career

Vorlický is a youth international for the Czech Republic, having played up to the Czech Republic U17s.

Personal life

Vorlický is the son of the Czech football manager and former player Jiří Vorlický.

Playing style

Vorlický is a strong and powerful forward, with an unpredictable style of play and a strong shot. He has earned comparisons to Josip Iličić.

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* * * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Vorlicky, Lukas 2002 births Living people People from Boskovice Czech men's footballers Czech Republic men's youth international footballers Serie A players Atalanta BC players Men's association football wingers Czech expatriate men's footballers Czech expatriate sportspeople in Italy Expatriate men's footballers in Italy SK Slavia Prague players 21st-century Czech sportsmen