Pavol Gostic

Pavol Gostič (born 5 November 1966) is a Slovak former footballer who played as a forward.

Early life Gostič grew up idolizing Czechoslovakia international Marián Masný.

Club career Gostič was part of what was regarded as the successful 1990s Slovan Bratislava generation of players and helped the club win the last Czechoslovak league title and the first Slovak league title. He formed an attacking trio with Slovakia internationals Jaroslav Timko and Peter Dubovský.

International career Gostič played for the Slovakia national team.

Style of play Gostič mainly operated as a forward and was known for his fast feet and diving trick called "Gostič's bicycle", which helped Slovan gain penalty kicks.

Managerial career After retiring from professional football, Gostič worked as a youth manager.

Personal life Gostič has been a supporter of Slovak side Slovan.