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{{Infobox football biography
| name        = Ľubomír Michalík
| image       = Michalik.JPEG
| caption     = Michalík playing for [[FC Kairat]] in 2013
| fullname    = Ľubomír Michalík<ref name="Hugman2010-11">{{cite book
 | editor-first = Barry J.
 | editor-last = Hugman
 | title = The PFA Footballers' Who's Who 2010–11
 | year = 2010
 | publisher = Mainstream Publishing
 | isbn = 978-1-84596-601-0
 | page = 285 }}</ref>
| birth_date  = {{birth date and age|1983|8|13|df=y}}<ref name="Hugman2010-11"/>
| birth_place = [[Čadca]], [[Czechoslovakia]]
| height      = {{convert|1.95|m|abbr=on}}
| position    = [[Defender (association football)#Centre-back|Centre back]]
| currentclub = [[FC DAC 1904 Dunajská Streda|Dunajská Streda]]
| clubnumber  = 6
| youthyears1 =      | youthclubs1 = 
| years1 = 2005–2006 | clubs1 = [[FC Senec|Senec]]                                   | caps1 = 20 | goals1 = 2
| years2 = 2007–2008 | clubs2 = [[Bolton Wanderers F.C.|Bolton Wanderers]]           | caps2 = 11 | goals2 = 1
| years3 = 2007      | clubs3 = → [[Leeds United F.C.|Leeds United]] (loan)        | caps3 = 7  | goals3 = 1
| years4 = 2008–2011 | clubs4 = [[Leeds United F.C.|Leeds United]]                 | caps4 = 49 | goals4 = 1<!--LEAGUE ONLY-->
| years5 = 2010–2011 | clubs5 = → [[Carlisle United F.C.|Carlisle United]] (loan)    | caps5 = 13 | goals5 = 1
| years6 = 2011–2012 | clubs6 = [[Carlisle United F.C.|Carlisle United]]             | caps6 = 55 | goals6 = 2
| years7 = 2012–2013 | clubs7=  [[Portsmouth F.C.|Portsmouth]]                       | caps7 = 18 | goals7 = 1
| years8 = 2013–2014 | clubs8=  [[FC Kairat|Kairat]]                                 | caps8 = 43 | goals8 = 0
| years9 = 2015–     | clubs9=  [[FC DAC 1904 Dunajská Streda|Dunajská Streda]]      | caps9 = 13 | goals9 = 1
| nationalyears1 = 2006– | nationalteam1  = [[Slovakia national football team|Slovakia]] | nationalcaps1  = 8     | nationalgoals1 = 2
| club-update = 14 June 2015
| nationalteam-update = 19 November 2015
}}
'''Ľubomír Michalík''' (born 13 August 1983) is a [[Slovakia|Slovak]] professional [[Association football|footballer]] who plays for as a [[Defender (association football)#Centre-back|centre-back]] who currently plays for [[FC DAC 1904 Dunajská Streda|Dunajská Streda]].

==Club career==

===Bolton Wanderers===
Michalík was born in [[Čadca]].<ref name="Hugman2010-11"/> He signed for [[Bolton Wanderers F.C.|Bolton Wanderers]] in January 2007 from [[FC Senec]] of Slovakia on a three and a half-year contract for an undisclosed transfer fee. On 28 April 2007, Michalík scored his first and only goal for Bolton, in a 2–2 away draw against [[Chelsea F.C.|Chelsea]] at [[Stamford Bridge (stadium)|Stamford Bridge]].<ref>{{cite news 
|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/6578777.stm
|title=Chelsea 2–2 Bolton 
|publisher=[[BBC]] 
|date=28 April 2007 |accessdate=6 September 2009
|first=Owen
|last=Phillips}}</ref>

===Leeds United===
In March 2007, Michalík made a loan switch to [[Leeds United F.C.|Leeds United]] on a one-month loan deal.<ref>*[http://www.sportnetwork.net/main/s277/st112956.htm Sportnetwork.net: Bolton defender Michalík joins Leeds on loan] Sportsnetwork.net</ref> The defender's performances earned a great deal of credit from the Leeds faithful, particularly due to his match-winning goal on 7 April in a 2–1 victory over [[Plymouth Argyle F.C.|Plymouth Argyle]].<ref>[http://www.sportinglife.com/football/cc_championship/leeds/news/story_get.dor?STORY_NAME=soccer/07/04/07/SOCCER_Leeds.html&TEAMHD=leeds Sportinglife.com] {{en icon}}</ref> As a result of his strong performances, then Leeds manager [[Dennis Wise]] extended the Slovakian's loan deal until the end of the season, although Bolton recalled Michalik back due to a spate of injuries to their first choice centre-backs. Michalik played the rest of the season with Bolton and even managed to score against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. During his spell back at Bolton, Leeds were relegated to League 1.

Wise continued to reiterate his liking for the player, and attempted to re-sign the defender in the January 2008 transfer window. A deal was reported to be closed, believed to be involving a £500,000 fee, when Wise left the manager's post to head for [[Newcastle United F.C.|Newcastle United]]. However, upon the appointment of [[Gary McAllister]] as Leeds boss, the Yorkshire side remained insistent on their determination to sign the Slovak. On the final day of the transfer window, a deal was concluded and Michalik signed a three-and-a-half-year deal. Bolton seemed willing to sell having recruited [[Gary Cahill]] as a replacement. Michalik made 13 first-team appearances in the 2007–08 season.

Michalík managed to establish himself as one of Leeds' first-choice defenders, often partnering [[Paul Huntington]]. On 6 September 2008, Michalik was sent off in a match for Leeds against [[Crewe Alexandra F.C.|Crewe Alexandra]] for his second bookable offence. Leeds went on and won the match 5–2. During the middle of the 08/09 season after a number of inconsistent performances Michalik was dropped from the Leeds team by new manager [[Simon Grayson]] in favour of new loan signing [[Richard Naylor]]. Michalik never regained a starting place and found himself on the bench for the remainder of the season. A role which has continued into the 2009–10 season.

Michalik scored his second goal for Leeds which was his first since signing a permanent deal against [[Stockport County]] on 5 September 2009.<ref>{{cite news 
|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_2/8234019.stm
|title=Leeds United 2 – 0 Stockport
|publisher=[[BBC]] 
|date=5 September 2009 |accessdate=6 September 2009}}</ref> He started the 2009–10 season mainly as a substitute, but had been required to come off the bench on several occasions and play a vital role for Leeds. It has been said his form has greatly improved under manager [[Simon Grayson]]. Michalik had a goal wrongly ruled out for offside in the League Cup tie against Liverpool. Replays showed that [[Jermaine Beckford]] and [[Luciano Becchio]] were onside. Michalik started the game for Leeds against [[Brighton & Hove Albion]], and with [[Richard Naylor]] still injured Michalik once again partnered [[Patrick Kisnorbo]] at centre back against [[Leyton Orient]] and kept consecutive clean sheets. Michalik started the game against [[Kettering Town]] and was judged to be at fault for the goal conceded with [[Casper Ankergren]] also sharing the blame. Despite the error Michalik started his 4th game in a row in the league game against [[Oldham Athletic]]. Michalik kept his place in the Leeds team for the game against [[Huddersfield Town]] and the FA Cup replay against [[Kettering Town]]. Michalik is one of the free-kick takers for [[Leeds United]] and is known to strike a ball at over 100 MPH, although he is yet to score one of these. With injuries to fellow centre back's [[Patrick Kisnorbo]] and [[Richard Naylor]] at various points, Michalik has been able to get a regular run of games for Leeds.

Michalik came on as a late substitute in Leeds 1–0 win against [[Manchester United]] at Old Trafford in the FA Cup 3rd round.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/sport/football/article6974470.ece | location=London | work=The Times | first1=Oliver | last1=Kay | first2=Old | last2=Trafford | title=Leeds United shock Manchester United in the FA Cup third round | date=4 January 2010}}</ref> Michalik came on as a half time substitute in Leeds' defeat to [[Swindon Town]], he returned to Leeds' starting line-up against [[Colchester United]] and with [[Patrick Kisnorbo]] still out injured Michalik retained his place in the side for the matches against [[Tottenham Hotspur]] in the FA Cup replay, and also the league game against Hartlepool. With Kisnorbo still out injured Michalik retained his place in Leeds' JPT second leg game against [[Carlisle United]] but he was at fault for one of the goals conceded after a horrendous miskick gave the ball straight to [[Kevan Hurst]] who slotted the ball home, Leeds lost the tie 6–5 on penalties. The following game Michalik dropped to the bench against [[Leyton Orient]]. Michalik made scarce appearances from then until the end of the season, after a spell out the squad he returned to the bench against [[Bristol Rovers]] a game which Leeds won 2–1 and saw them promoted to The Championship as runners up. Following promotion United manager, [[Simon Grayson]], transfer listed Michalik.

On 14 May 2010 after receiving a call up to Slovakia's provisional World Cup squad, Michalik was instructed by Leeds to find a new club and placed on the transfer list. He did not play a single game for Leeds' first team during the 2010–11 pre-season friendlies.

===Carlisle United===
On 31 August Michalik joined [[Football League One|League One]] club [[Carlisle United]] on loan until 3 January 2011. Michalik made his debut in the 0–0 draw against [[Swindon Town]] after coming into Carlisle's starting 11 as a replacement for the recently departed [[Ian Harte]]. Michalik's second game for Carlisle came against League leaders [[Sheffield Wednesday]] with Carlisle picking up a clean sheet and earning a 1–0 away win.<ref>{{cite news|title=CARLISLE UTD BOSS PRAISE FOR 'GENTLE GIANT' LUBO MICHALIK|url=http://www.newsandstar.co.uk/carlisle-united/latest/carlisle-utd-boss-praise-for-gentle-giant-lubo-michalik-1.758082?referrerPath=home|publisher=News and Star|date=15 October 2010|accessdate=24 September 2012}}</ref> Michalik helped Carlisle keep a 3rd successive clean sheet in his third game for the club against Brighton.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_2/8968119.stm | work=BBC News | title=Carlisle 0–0 Brighton | date=18 September 2010}}</ref>

Michalik scored his 1st goal for Carlisle against Hartlepool with a 40-yard freekick.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_2/9031851.stm | work=BBC News | title=Hartlepool 0–4 Carlisle | date=28 September 2010}}</ref> After picking up a hamstring injury Michalik returned to Leeds to have his injury assessed.<ref name="Michalik makes Cumbrians return">{{cite news| url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/l/leeds_united/9047421.stm | work=BBC News | title=Michalik makes Cumbrians return | date=4 October 2010}}</ref> However, returned to Carlisle after only spending a few days having treatment at his parent club.<ref name="Michalik makes Cumbrians return"/> After missing games with a hamstring injury, Michalik returned to the starting line-up against [[Bristol Rovers]].<ref>{{cite news| url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_2/9096879.stm | work=BBC News | title=Bristol Rovers 1–1 Carlisle | date=30 October 2010}}</ref> Leeds refused permission for Michalik to play for Carlisle in the FA Cup against [[Tipton Town]].<ref>{{cite news| url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/fa_cup/9140152.stm | work=BBC News | title=Carlisle 6–0 Tipton Town | date=6 November 2010}}</ref> Michalik was sent off in Carlisle's fixture against Rochdale for two bookable offences.<ref>{{cite news|title=LUBO GETS ONE MATCH BAN|url=http://www.carlisleunited.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10361~2229039,00.html|publisher=CAFC web page|date=25 November 2010|accessdate=24 September 2012}}</ref>

Michalik scored his second goal for Carlisle against [[Sheffield Wednesday]] in the Football League Trophy to help Carlisle reach the Northern Area final.<ref>{{cite news|title=Lubo revels in Carlisle stay|url=http://www.teamtalk.com/leeds-united/6548652/Lubo-revels-in-Carlisle-stay|publisher=TeamTalk|date=2 December 2010|accessdate=24 September 2012}}</ref> In December 2010. Michalik revealed he was interested in extending his loan deal until the end of the season.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11715_6591334,00.html | work=Sky Sports | title=Lubo keen on Carlisle deal}}</ref> 
 
In January 2011, Michalik had the remaining six-months of his contract terminated by Leeds to allow him to find a new club.<ref>{{cite news|title=DEFENDER DEPARTS THE CLUB|url=http://www.leedsunited.com/news/20110114/defender-departs-the-club_2247585_2266457|publisher=Leeds United Official HomePage|date=14 January 2011|accessdate=24 September 2012}}</ref> On 14 January, Michalik re-signed for Carlisle on a permanent deal.<ref>{{cite news|title=Michalik pens Carlisle deal|url=http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11715/6662347/|publisher=Sky Sports|date=14 January 2011|accessdate=24 September 2012}}</ref> He is believed to be a transfer target of [[Hibernian F.C.|Hibernian]]<ref>{{cite news|title=Hibs stay in the race to sign Slovakian stopper Lubo Michalik|url=http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/hibs-stay-in-the-race-to-sign-slovakian-1129609|publisher=Daily Record|date=18 June 2012|accessdate=24 September 2012}}</ref> and left [[Carlisle United F.C.|Carlisle United]] in June after rejecting a new contract.<ref>{{cite news|title=TAIWO AND MICHALIK QUIT CARLISLE UTD – BUT THREE TO STAY|url=http://www.newsandstar.co.uk/carlisle-united/latest/taiwo-and-michalik-quit-carlisle-utd-but-three-to-stay-1.964029?referrerPath=2900|publisher=News & Star|date=11 June 2012|accessdate=24 September 2012}}</ref> Eventually, Michalik rejected a chance to move to Hibernian with the agreement couldn't be reached.<ref>{{cite news|title=Lubomir Michalik Turns Down Hibs|url=http://www.hibernian-mad.co.uk/news/tmnw/lubomir_michalik_turns_down_hibs_749556/index.shtml|publisher=Hibees-Mad|date=14 July 2012|accessdate=24 September 2012}}</ref>

===Portsmouth===
On 14 September 2012, Michalik signed for League One side [[Portsmouth F.C.|Portsmouth]] on a one-month deal.<ref>{{cite news|title=Defender joins Pompey|url=http://www.portsmouth.co.uk/sport/pompey/pompey-past/defender-joins-pompey-1-4266455|publisher=Portsmouth News|date=14 September 2012|accessdate=24 September 2012}}</ref> Michalik scored on his Portsmouth debut in a 2–1 loss at Fratton Park against [[Swindon Town F.C.|Swindon Town]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Pompey 1 Swindon 2|url=http://www.portsmouth.co.uk/sport/pompey/pompey-1-swindon-2-1-4275747|publisher=Portsmouth News|date=19 September 2012|accessdate=29 January 2013}}</ref> In a televised match on Sky Sports against [[Sheffield United F.C.|Sheffield United]] on 30 October 2012, Michalik made a mistake when he tackled [[Chris Porter (footballer, born 1983)|Chris Porter]] in the penalty box, resulting a penalty to an opposition team and was converted by [[Nick Blackman]], to make it 1–0 and the score stayed the same until full-time.<ref>{{cite news|title=Sheffield United 1 Pompey 0|url=http://www.portsmouth.co.uk/sport/pompey/sheffield-united-1-pompey-0-1-4421728|publisher=Portsmouth News|date=30 October 2012|accessdate=29 January 2013}}</ref> After the match, Manager [[Michael Appleton]] says Michalik learned his lesson over his action.<ref>{{cite news|title=Lubo has learned his lesson|url=http://www.portsmouth.co.uk/sport/pompey/lubo-has-learned-his-lesson-1-4439937|publisher=Portsmouth News|date=3 November 2012|accessdate=29 January 2013}}</ref> Despite this, Michalik continued to be in the regular first team and was released alongside four players on 15 January 2013, having decided not to renewed his contract.<ref>{{cite news|title=Defender is the latest to leave Pompey|url=http://www.portsmouth.co.uk/sport/pompey/defender-is-the-latest-to-leave-pompey-1-4677081|publisher=Portsmouth News|date=13 January 2013|accessdate=29 January 2013}}</ref>

===Kairat Almaty===
Shortly being released by Portsmouth, Michalik joined Kazakhstan side [[FC Kairat]], where he will be joined by former national manager [[Vladimír Weiss (footballer born 1964)|Vladimír Weiss]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Lubomir Michalik close to the Weiss angažmánu Kajrate|trans_title=Ľubomír Michalík blízko k angažmánu vo Weissovom Kajrate|url=http://www.profutbal.sk/clanok152411-Lubomir_Michalik_blizko_k_angazmanu_vo_Weissovom_Kajrate.htm?utm_content=neprehliadnite__titulka|publisher=Profutbal.sk|language=Slovak|date=15 January 2013|accessdate=29 January 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Любо, братцы, Любо…|trans_title=Enjoy, brother, enjoy... |url=http://fckairat.kz/rus/news/cat/1/702/|publisher=FCKairat.kz|language=Kazakh|date=31 January 2013|accessdate=2 March 2013}}</ref> Michalík was released by Kairat following the completion of the [[2014 FC Kairat season|2014 season]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Michalík And Yedigaryan Leave FC Kairat|url=http://www.fckairat.kz/club/news/19610|website=www.fckairat.kz|publisher=[[FC Kairat]]|accessdate=2 December 2014|language=Russian|date=27 November 2014}}</ref>

==International career==
Michalík's international debut came on 10 December 2006 in the second half of the [[Slovakia national football team|Slovakia]] versus [[United Arab Emirates national football team|United Arab Emirates]] friendly game. His first international goal came in the same game. He played his second match against [[Republic of Ireland national football team|Republic of Ireland]] on 28 March 2007.<ref>{{cite news|title=(In Slovakia:Situáciu sme si opäť skomplikovali, prehrali sme v Írsku) The situation is complicated, we again, we lost to Ireland|url=http://www.profutbal.sk/clanok47812.htm|language=sk|date=29 March 2007|accessdate=24 September 2012}}</ref>

On 1 October 2009, Michalík received an international recall for the [[2010 FIFA World Cup|World Cup]] qualifiers against [[Slovenia national football team|Slovenia]] and [[Poland national football team|Poland]]. Michalik was an unused substitute in the World Cup Qualifier against Poland.

On 11 May 2010, Michalík was named in Slovakia's 29-man provisional squad for the [[2010 FIFA World Cup]] in South Africa. He was, however, left out of the final 23-man Slovakia World Cup Squad when it was announced on 3 June.

On 11 October 2011, Michalík became the first Carlisle United player to play in a competitive international match since [[Eric Welsh (footballer)|Eric Welsh]] who represented [[Northern Ireland national football team|Northern Ireland]] team in 1967 (although team mate [[Peter Murphy (footballer born 1980)|Peter Murphy]] did play in a friendly match for the [[Republic of Ireland national football team|Republic of Ireland]] in 2007).<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.newsandstar.co.uk/carlisle-united/latest/heading-into-history-books-1.886644?referrerPath=/carlisle_utd_latest_1_49997 | work=News & Star | title=Carlisle Utd's Lubo Michalik set to enter history books | date=11 October 2011}}</ref> Michalík then played the full 90 minutes in a 1–1 draw with [[Macedonia national football team|Macedonia]] in a [[UEFA Euro 2012|Euro 2012]] qualifier, Michalík was denied an 89th-minute winner by a [[Martin Bogatinov]] save.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.fifa.com/worldfootball/news/newsid=1525614.html | work=FIFA.com | title=Macedonia, Slovakia share the spoils | date=11 October 2011}}</ref>

==Career statistics==

===Club===
{{updated|23 November 2014}}.<ref>{{cite news |title=L. Michalík |url=http://www.soccerway.com/players/lubomir-michalik/5248/ |work=Soccerway |publisher=Global Sports Media |accessdate=12 October 2012 }}</ref> 
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! rowspan="2"|Club !! rowspan="2"|Season !! colspan="2"|League !! colspan="2"|Cup !! colspan="2"|League Cup !! colspan="2"|Other{{Ref label|other|a|}}
 !! colspan="2"|Total
|-
! Apps !! Goals !! Apps !! Goals !! Apps !! Goals !! Apps !! Goals !! Apps !! Goals
|-
|rowspan="1"|[[FC Senec]]||[[2006–07 Slovak Superliga|2006–07]]||20||2||colspan="6"|–||20||2
|-
|rowspan="1"|[[Bolton Wanderers F.C.|Bolton Wanderers]]||[[2006–07 Bolton Wanderers F.C. season|2006–07]]||4||1||colspan="6"|–||4||1
|-
|rowspan="1"|[[Leeds United F.C.|Leeds United]] (loan)||[[2006–07 Leeds United A.F.C. season|2006–07]]||7||1||colspan="6"|–||7||1
|-
|rowspan="1"|[[Bolton Wanderers F.C.|Bolton Wanderers]]||[[2007–08 Bolton Wanderers F.C. season|2007–08]]||7||0||1||0||2||0||3||0||13||0
|-
|rowspan="3"|[[Leeds United F.C.|Leeds United]]||[[2007–08 Leeds United A.F.C. season|2007–08]]||20||0||colspan="6"|–||20||0
|-
|[[2008–09 Leeds United A.F.C. season|2008–09]]||19||0||3||0||3||0||1||0||26||0
|-
|[[2009–10 Leeds United A.F.C. season|2009–10]]||13||1||4||0||2||0||4||0||23||1
|-
|rowspan="1"|[[Carlisle United F.C.|Carlisle United]] (loan)||[[2010–11 Carlisle United F.C. season|2010–11]]||32||2||colspan="4"|–||5||2||37||4
|-
|rowspan="1"|[[Carlisle United F.C.|Carlisle United]]||[[2011–12 Carlisle United F.C. season|2011–12]]||36||0||2||0||colspan="4"|–||38||0
|-
|rowspan="1"|[[Portsmouth F.C.|Portsmouth]]||[[2012–13 Portsmouth F.C. season|2012–13]]||18||1||1||0||colspan="2"|–||1||0||20||1
|-
|rowspan="2"|[[FC Kairat|Kairat]]||[[2013 Kazakhstan Premier League|2013]]||26||1||2||0||colspan="2"|–||colspan="2"|–||28||1
|-
||[[2014 Kazakhstan Premier League|2014]]||17||0||3||0||colspan="2"|–||4||0||24||0
|}
:a. {{note|other}} Includes other competitive competitions, including the [[Football League Trophy]], [[UEFA Europa League|UEFA Cup]] and [[UEFA Europa League|Europa League]].

===International goals===
{| class="wikitable" style="font-size:95%;"
|-
! # !! Date !! Venue !! Opponent !! Score !! Result !! Competition
|-
| 1. || 10 December 2006 || [[Sheikh Zayed Stadium]], [[Abu Dhabi]], [[United Arab Emirates]] || {{fb|United Arab Emirates}} || 0 – '''2''' || 0–2 || [[Exhibition game|Friendly match]]
|-
| 2. || 21 November 2007 || [[Stadio Olimpico (San Marino)|Stadio Olimpico]], [[Serravalle (San Marino)|Serravalle]], [[San Marino]] || {{fb|San Marino}} || 0 – '''1''' || 0–5 || [[UEFA Euro 2008 qualifying Group D|UEFA Euro 2008 qualifying]]
|-
|}

==Honours==
;Leeds United
*[[Football League One]] runner-up (1): [[The Football League 2009-10|2009–10]]
;Carlisle United
*[[Football League Trophy]] (1): [[2010–11 Football League Trophy|2010–11]]
; FC Kairat
* [[Kazakhstan Cup]] (1): [[2014 Kazakhstan Cup|2014]]

==References==
{{reflist|30em}}

==External links==
*{{Soccerbase}}
*[http://www.mynoviny.sk/c/3122732/LUBOMIR-MICHALIK-zCadce-hracom-BOLTONU.html Michalik a Bolton player] (slovak)

{{FC DAC 1904 Dunajská Streda squad}}

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