Ján Kozák (footballer, born 1954)
Ján Kozák is a Slovak football manager and former player. Most recently, he managed Slovak national team. As the manager of Slovakia, his team qualified for the 2016 UEFA Euro, thus becoming Slovakia's first time to appear in the tournament.
In 1981, Kozák became footballer of the year in Czechoslovakia. He played 254 matches in Czechoslovak First League and scored 57 goals. He also participated in UEFA Euro 1980 and the 1982 FIFA World Cup. His son Ján Kozák is also a former footballer, coach and one of the pioneers of footgolf in Slovakia.Personal
Kozák's son, Ján Kozák, is also former national player of Slovakia and currently head coach of Slovan Bratislava; his grandson, Filip Lesniak, is also footballer and plays for Danish club Silkeborg IF.Honours
Player
Dukla Prague
- Czechoslovak First League: Winners: 1981–82
- Czechoslovak Cup: Winners: 1981
Lokomotíva Košice
- Czechoslovak Cup: Winners : 1977, 1979
Czechoslovakia
Individual
- Czechoslovak Footballer of the Year: 1981
Manager
1.FC Košice
MFK Košice
- DOXXbet liga: Winners: 2005–06
- Slovak Cup: Winners: 2009
Slovakia
Individual
- Slovak Manager of the Year: Winner : 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017
Managerial statistics
Jan Kozak resigned after a loss against the Czech Republic in Trnava. He blamed 7 players in his squad, for his decision to resign.