Markéta Ringelová (born 25 July 1989) is a

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player, who plays for Sparta Prague B in the Czech Women's Second League. In February 2023 Ringelová joined second tier club

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. On 25 July 2023, Ringelová signed a contract with

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. She is a member of the Czech national team. Ringelová received her first call-up to the senior team in August 2007. She made her debut for the national team on 26 August 2007 in a match against

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Personal life

Growing up, Ringelová attended the ''Sportovní gymnázium'' (sports gymnasium) in

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. In 2008, she was among a number of

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awarded recognition by the school. Ringelová is dating football referee Lucie Ratajová.

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