Ladislav Krejci

All-time FIFA World Cup appearances: 3

All-time FIFA World Cup goals: 1

FIFA World Cup 2026 appearances: 3

FIFA World Cup 2026 goals: 1

International appearances: 30

International goals: 6

International debut: 24 March 2022 vs Sweden, FIFA World Cup qualifying 2022

Club: Wolverhampton Wanderers FC (ENG)

*data correct up to the conclusion of the FIFA World Cup 2026

Having started out as a left-winger, moulded into a left wing-back and then a left-back. Ladislav Krejci then became accustomed to a back three on the left-side and now he is just an out and out centre-back, showing an intelligence and a versatility that marked him out as the ideal candidate to replace former West Ham United midfielder Tomas Soucek as Czechia captain last year. He was a shining light for a poor and relegated Wolverhampton Wanderers side in the Premier League this season and has started well on an individual note at FIFA World Cup 2026, opening the scoring against Korea Republic in Guadalajara in their opener.