About Jan Vaník
Lived 1891 – 1950 (aged 59). Jan Vaník was an Austrian and Czech association football player.
Jan Vaník (7 May 1891 – 12 June 1950) was a footballer who appeared for both the Austria and Czechoslovakia national teams. He competed in the men's tournament at the 1920 Summer Olympics. On a club level, he played for AC Sparta Prague and SK Slavia Prague, becoming the top goalscorer of the Czechoslovak First League in the 1925 season. In 1918 Jan scored a total of 28 goals including friendlies. In 1920, Jan scored a total of 54 goals including friendlies. In 1921, Jan scored a total of 36 goals including friendlies.
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Who was Jan Vaník?
Czech footballer
When was Jan Vaník born?
Jan Vaník was born on 7 May 1891 in Prague.
When did Jan Vaník die?
Jan Vaník died on 12 June 1950.
What was Jan Vaník's occupation?
Jan Vaník was an association football player.
What nationality was Jan Vaník?
Jan Vaník was Austrian and Czech.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jan Vaník. https://biography.guide/jan-vanik/
MLA: "Jan Vaník." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jan-vanik/.
Chicago: "Jan Vaník." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jan-vanik/.
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