Marek Jankulovski (born 9 May 1977) is a Czech former professional footballer who played as a defender. His most notable achievements include winning the UEFA Champions League with AC Milan and being voted the 2007 Czech Footballer of the Year. He earned 77 caps for the Czech Republic, and represented them at three UEFA European Championships, the 2000 Summer Olympics and the 2006 FIFA World Cup. A quick, tenacious, and hardworking player, Jankulovski was well known for his versatility, being able to play anywhere on the left side, and was used as a full-back, as a wing-back, and as a winger throughout his career. He was also known for his ability to cross the ball, as well as his considerable technical ability and energetic attacking runs down the left flank. Club career Baník Ostrava Jankulovski started his career for Baník Ostrava after joining from NH Ostrava. In 1994, he made a breakthrough into the first team, as the club finished in third place in the league. Jankulovski started out, playing in the attacking midfield position before playing in the defender position and established himself in the first team. At the start of 1999–2000 season, Jankulovski started the season well when he scored two goals against Chmel Blšany and Sigma Olomouc. It wasn't until on 27 February 2000 when Jankulovski scored his third goal of the season, in a 4–1 win against Sigma Olomouc. This was followed by scoring twice. In a 3–1 win against Drnovice. He then went on to score three goals later in the 1999–2000 season. At the end of the 1999–2000 season, Jankulovski went on to make 27 appearances and scoring eight times in all competitions; his performance at Baník Ostrava attracted interest from foreign clubs. By the time he departed from the club, Jankulovski made a total of 110 league appearances and scoring fifteen times throughout his time at Baník Ostrava. Napoli Following his participation in the UEFA Euro 2000, Napoli began negotiations of signing Jankulovski. The move was confirmed the next day and he was given a number fifteen shirt. It was revealed that his compatriot Zdeněk Zeman recommended the player to join the club. Jankulovski said about his compatriot manager, Zeman: "I had heard of Zeman's methods in my country. I had prepared myself to suffer. Yet I am still in pieces, after having faced many kilometers of running in a few days. It