Daniel Samek

Daniel Samek (born 19 February 2004) is a Czech professional footballer who plays as a defender or midfielder for Artis Brno.^[2]

Daniel Samek

Personal information
Date of birth	(2004-02-19) 19 February 2004 (age 21)
Place of birth	Chaloupky, Czech Republic[1]
Height	1.84 m (6 ft 0 in)
Position(s)	Defender, midfielder
Team information
Current team	Artis Brno
Youth career
2010–2018	Hradec Králové
2018–2021	Slavia Prague
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2021–2022	Slavia Prague	21	(3)
2022–2025	Lecce	0	(0)
2024–2025	→ Hradec Králové (loan)	21	(0)
2025–	Artis Brno	0	(0)
International career‡
2019	Czech Republic U15	10	(0)
2019–2020	Czech Republic U16	10	(2)
2021–2023	Czech Republic U19	12	(0)
2023–	Czech Republic U20	6	(0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 17 June 2025 ‡ National team caps and goals as of 25 March 2025

Club career

Samek began his career at Hradec Králové, joining Slavia Prague's academy in 2018. On 3 March 2021, Samek made his debut for Slavia Prague, coming on as a 70th minute substitute in a 10–3 Czech Cup win against Slavia Karlovy Vary, becoming the youngest player in the club's history.^[1] On 23 May 2021, Samek made his league debut for Slavia Prague, starting in a 1–1 draw against Jablonec.^[3] On 22 August 2021, Samek scored his first goal for Slavia, scoring the second goal in a 4–0 win against Baník Ostrava. Samek also assisted the opening goal for Stanislav Tecl during the tie.^[4]

On 30 July 2022, Samek signed a five-year contract with Lecce in Italy.^[5] On 25 August 2024, Samek was loaned to Hradec Králové, with an option to buy.^[6]

On 2 July 2025, Samek moved to Artis Brno on a three-season contract.^[7]

International career

Samek has represented the Czech Republic at under-15, under-16 and under-19 level.^[8]

Style of play

Former Italian international Stefano Torrisi has described Samek as a "modern midfielder" who is "physically well built". Samek has been compared to Czech Republic captain Tomáš Souček and Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong as a result of his "offensive and defensive actions", "good dribbling" and "good passing technique".^[1]

Career statistics

Club

As of match played 23 August 2023^[9]

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition

Club	Season	League			Cup[a]		Continental		Other		Total
		Division	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Slavia Prague B	2020–21	CFL	1	0	—		—		—		1	0
	2021–22		5	1	—		—		—		5	1
	Total		6	1	—		—		—		6	1
Slavia Prague	2020–21	Fortuna Liga	2	0	1	0	—		—		3	0
	2021–22		19	3	2	0	7[b]	0	—		28	3
	Total		21	3	3	0	7	0	—		31	3
Career total			27	4	3	0	7	0	0	0	37	4

1. Includes Czech Cup
2. One appearance in UEFA Europa League, six appearances in UEFA Conference League