Jindřich Staněk

Jindřich Staněk (born 27 April 1996) is a Czech professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Czech First League side Slavia Prague and the Czech Republic.

Early career and time in England
Staněk started his career with Sparta Prague, appearing on the bench for the first team on three occasions in 2013. On 31 January 2014, he joined Premier League club Everton on a $2 1/2$-year deal for an undisclosed fee. On 29 September 2015, Staněk joined Hyde United on a one-month loan deal, going on to make five appearances for the club. In June 2016, having made just two appearances on the bench for Everton, he was released by the club.

Return to the Czech Republic
In September 2016, Staněk joined Czech National Football League side Dynamo České Budějovice, having a loan spell with Třebíč in 2017. In January 2020, Staněk joined league rivals Viktoria Plzeň on loan.

On 5 January 2024, Staněk signed a contract with Slavia Prague until 2027.

International career
Staněk represented Czech Republic at every youth international level from under-16 to under-21.

Staněk debuted for the Czech senior squad on 5 September 2021 in a World Cup qualifier against Belgium (0–3 away loss). He entered the game in the 12th minute for the injured Tomáš Vaclík, with the Czech Republic already down 0–1. He made his first start in the 1–1 draw against Ukraine three days later.

Honors

 * Czech First League Most cleansheets: 2021–22


 * Czech First League Goalkeeper of the Year: 2021–22