Vladimír Darida

Experienced Czech central midfielder and Czech Footballer of the Year 2017. Played over 170 Bundesliga games for Hertha BSC and served as Czech Republic captain during Euro 2020. Made an international comeback in March 2026 to support World Cup qualification.

Darida came through Viktoria Plzeň's academy, winning two Czech First League titles, before moving to SC Freiburg in 2013 for approximately €4 million. He became a Bundesliga regular, earning a move to Hertha BSC in 2015 where he made over 170 league appearances across seven seasons. He was named Czech Footballer of the Year in 2017. A stint at Aris Thessaloniki in Greece preceded a return to Czech football with FC Hradec Králové in 2025.

Darida earned his Czech debut in 2012 and served as team captain during Euro 2020. After initially stepping away from the national team, he returned in March 2026 to help with World Cup qualification. He has 78 caps and 8 goals across his international career.