Roman Týce

Roman Týce (born 7 May 1977) is a Czech former professional football player. He played club football in the Czech Republic and Germany, as a defender and defensive midfielder. Týce played internationally for the Czech Republic at Euro 2004.

Club career
Týce made his debut for Sparta Prague at the age of 17. He later played for FC Slovan Liberec before heading to Germany.

In Germany he signed for TSV 1860 Munich, becoming club captain. Týce suffered a knee injury in 2002, leaving the Bundesliga game against VfL Wolfsburg after having scored a goal. He was later diagnosed with torn ligaments in his right knee. He suffered a similar injury in 2006 with his left knee.

Týce left 1860 Munich in 2007, joining compatriot and former teammate Michal Kolomazník at SpVgg Unterhaching.

International career
Týce captained his nation in the 2000 UEFA European Under-21 Championship, a tournament at which the Czech Republic reached the final before finishing second behind Italy.

Týce was involved in the Czech Republic's participation in the 2000 Summer Olympics tournament as captain. Before the tournament he stated his desire for his country to win a medal in the competition. The team was unsuccessful however, being eliminated at the group stage without winning a match.

He took part in Euro 2004, playing the whole of the group stage match against Germany. It was, however, the only match he participated in during the tournament.

Style of play
He could play as a defender or defensive midfielder. His versatility allowed him to play at left back, right back, or in various positions in the midfield.

Personal life
The son of Marcel and Alena Týce, Roman lived in the village of Černiv and went to primary school in the town of Libochovice until moving to Prague to become involved with Sparta Prague at the age of 13.