Libor Radimec is a former Czechoslovak professional footballer who played as a defender. He is noted for his contributions to club football in Czechoslovakia during the 1970s and for representing the Czechoslovakia national team in international competitions.
Early life
Details about Radimec’s early life, including his exact date and place of birth, are variably reported. Some sources list his birth date as 10 March 1950 in Ostrava, then part of Czechoslovakia, while other records do not confirm these specifics.
Club career
Radimec spent the majority of his senior club career with Baník Ostrava, one of the leading teams in the Czechoslovak First League. During his tenure, the club achieved notable domestic success, including winning the league championship in the mid‑1970s. He was regarded as a reliable defensive presence, contributing to the team’s defensive stability.
Later in his career, Radimec transferred abroad to play for FC Rouen in France’s Ligue 2, where he continued to compete at a professional level before retiring from active play.
International career
Radimec earned caps for the Czechoslovakia national football team. Records indicate that he made approximately a dozen appearances between the mid‑1970s and early 1980s. He was selected for the squad that participated in the 1978 FIFA World Cup held in Argentina, though he did not feature prominently in the tournament’s match line‑ups.
Post‑playing career
Following his retirement as a player, Radimec remained involved in football, undertaking coaching and scouting roles at various levels within the Czech football system. Specific details of his managerial appointments and contributions are limited in publicly available sources.
Legacy
Libor Radimec is remembered as part of a generation of Czechoslovak defenders who contributed to the country’s footballing reputation during the 1970s. His involvement with Baník Ostrava during a successful period for the club, as well as his participation in a World Cup squad, are highlighted in historical accounts of Czechoslovak football.
References
- Historical rosters and match reports from the Czechoslovak First League (1970s).
- FIFA archives documenting squad lists for the 1978 World Cup.
- Club records from Baník Ostrava and FC Rouen.
Note: While multiple sources corroborate the general outline of Radimec’s career, precise biographical details such as exact birth date and post‑retirement activities are limited or variably reported.