Jiří Bílek


Jiří Bílek is a Czech former football centre-back.

Career

Born in Prague, Bílek began his career at FK Neratovice–Byškovice before being scouted from FK Chmel Blšany in 2003. He played in Blšany three years before being transferred to FC Slovan Liberec in 2006. On 7 January 2009, he signed a 3½-year contract with 1. FC Kaiserslautern. He was suspended for unprofessional behaviour on 30 January 2009. He had trials with Championship side Ipswich Town, and will also spend time with Birmingham City. In January 2012, he transferred to Zagłębie Lubin.
He signed for SK Slavia Prague in July 2014. Despite having played as a defensive midfielder for most of his career, he moved into the centre back position in Slavia.