Marek Rodák
Goalkeeper
Profile
- Age: 17 years old (13 December 1996)
- Place of Birth: Košice, Slovakia
- Nationality: Slovakian
- Height: 188.4cm
- Weight: 68.8kg
- Previous Club(s): MFK Košice
Biography
Fulham’s Academy welcomed Slovakian goalkeeper Marek Rodák midway through the 2012/13 season, before signing him permanently in July 2013.
The stopper began his career in his homeland with MFK Košice and was selected for the Slovakia Under-16 side during his time there.
Offered a trial with Fulham, he was put straight into the Under-18 setup despite his tender age and impressed, becoming first-choice for the remainder of the season and even elevating himself to become the goalkeeper for Fulham's successful Dallas Cup campaign with the Under-19s.
He was a vital part of the Under-18 side who claimed their second successive Barclays Premier League title and signed a scholarship deal in July 2013 to keep him in SW6.
Played a key role as Fulham reached the Final of the FA Cup Youth Cup and also played 14 league games in the 2013/14 season.