Martin Skrtel
| Born | 15 December 1984, Handlova |
| Nationality | |
| Weight | 79 kg |
| Height | 1.86 m |
| Position | Defender/Centre Back |
Martin joined Liverpool in January 2008 with a contract to June 2012 that was extended to June 2014 in August 2010.
Club history
| Team | Joined | Left | Loan / Trialist |
|---|---|---|---|
| HFK Prievidza | 01 Jul 2002 | 01 Jan 2003 | |
| AS Trencin | 01 Jan 2003 | 01 Jul 2004 | |
| Zenit St Petersburg | 01 Jul 2004 | 11 Jan 2008 | |
| Liverpool | 11 Jan 2008 |
Match history
| Date | Against | Score | Venue | Competition | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Oct 2002 | Lithuania | 3-1 | Zalgiris | UEFA U19 | Group 1 Qualifying |
| 14 Oct 2002 | Armenia | 2-1 | Vingis Vilnius | UEFA U19 | Group 1 Qualifying |
| 16 Oct 2002 | Italy | 1-2 | Vingis Vilnius | UEFA U19 | Group 1 Qualifying |
| 09 Jul 2004 | Japan | 1-3 | HIROSHIMA | KIRIN CUP | |
| 11 Jul 2004 | Serbia and Montenegro | 0-2 | FUKUOKA | KIRIN CUP | |
| 17 Aug 2004 | Luxembourg | 1-0 | National SENEC | UEFA U21 | Group 1 |
| 04 Sep 2004 | Russia | 0-4 | Eduard Streltsov Stadium MOSKVA | UEFA U21 | Group 3 |
| 08 Oct 2004 | Latvia | 3-1 | National SENEC | UEFA U21 | Group 3 |
| 29 Mar 2005 | Portugal | 0-1 | National SENEC | UEFA U21 | Group |
| 03 Jun 2005 | Portugal | 1-2 | Municipal RIO MAIOR | UEFA U21 | Group 3 |
| 07 Jun 2005 | Luxembourg | 2-0 | Stade Henri Dunant | UEFA U21 | Group 3 |
| 17 Aug 2005 | Luxembourg | 0-1 | National SENEC | UEFA U21 | Group |
| 03 Sep 2005 | Germany | 2-0 | Tehelne Pole Stadion | International | |
| 07 Sep 2005 | Latvia | 1-1 | Skonto RIGA | World Cup | Europe |
| 08 Oct 2005 | Estonia | 1-0 | Tehelne Pole Stadion | World Cup | Europe |
| 12 Oct 2005 | Russia | 0-0 | Tehelne Pole Stadion | World Cup | Europe |
| 12 Nov 2005 | Spain | 1-5 | Santiago Bernabeu | World Cup | Play Off |
| 16 Nov 2005 | Spain | 1-1 | Tehelne Pole Stadion | World Cup | Play Off |
| 01 Mar 2006 | France | 2-1 | Stade de France | International | |
| 20 May 2006 | Belgium | 1-1 | Antona Malatinskeho | International | |
| 15 Aug 2006 | Malta | 3-0 | Tehelne Pole Stadion | International | |
| 02 Sep 2006 | Cyprus | 6-1 | Tehelne Pole Stadion | UEFA 2008 Qualifying | Group D |
| 06 Sep 2006 | Czech Republic | 0-3 | Tehelne Pole Stadion | UEFA 2008 Qualifying | Group D |
| 11 Oct 2006 | Germany | 1-4 | Tehelne Pole Stadion | European Championship | Group D |
| 15 Nov 2006 | Bulgaria | 3-1 | Pod Dubnom | International | |
| 07 Feb 2007 | Poland | 2-2 | Chapin Stadium | International | |
| 24 Mar 2007 | Cyprus | 3-1 | GS Pancypria Stadium | European Championship | Group D |
| 28 Mar 2007 | Republic of Ireland | 0-1 | Croke Park | European Championship | Group D |
| 06 Jun 2007 | Germany | 1-2 | AOL Arena | European Championship | Group D |
| 13 Oct 2007 | San Marino | 7-0 | Sportova Hala Dubnica | European Championship | Group D |
| 16 Oct 2007 | Croatia | 0-3 | Stadion Kantrida | International | |
| 17 Nov 2007 | Czech Republic | 1-3 | Sparta stadium | European Championship | Group D |
| 20 May 2008 | Turkey | 0-1 | Ataturk Olimpiyat Stadi | International | |
| 06 Sep 2008 | Northern Ireland | 2-1 | Tehelne Pole Stadion | World Cup | Europe Group 3 |
| 10 Sep 2008 | Slovenia | 1-2 | Ljudski vrt Stadion | World Cup | Europe Group 3 |
| 10 Feb 2009 | Ukraine | 2-3 | Tsirion | International | |
| 11 Feb 2009 | Cyprus | 2-3 | Nicosia | International | |
| 28 Mar 2009 | England | 0-4 | Wembley Stadium | International | |
| 01 Apr 2009 | Czech Republic | 2-1 | AXA Arena | World Cup | Europe Group 3 |
| 05 Sep 2009 | Czech Republic | 2-2 | Tehelne Pole Stadion | World Cup | Europe Group 3 |
| 09 Sep 2009 | Northern Ireland | 2-0 | Windsor Park | World Cup | Europe Group 3 |
| 10 Oct 2009 | Slovenia | 0-2 | Tehelne Pole Stadion | World Cup | Europe Group 3 |
| 14 Nov 2009 | USA | 1-0 | Tehelne Pole Stadion | International | |
| 17 Nov 2009 | Chile | 1-2 | Pod Dubnom | International | |
| 29 May 2010 | Cameroon | 1-1 | Woerthersee Stadion | International | |
| 05 Jun 2010 | Costa Rica | 3-0 | Stadion Pasienky | International | |
| 15 Jun 2010 | New Zealand | 1-1 | Royal Bafokeng Stadium | FIFA World Cup | Finals Group F |
| 20 Jun 2010 | Paraguay | 0-2 | Free State Stadium | FIFA World Cup | Finals Group F |
| 24 Jun 2010 | Italy | 3-2 | Ellis Park | FIFA World Cup | Finals Group F |
| 28 Jun 2010 | Holland | 1-2 | Moses Mabhida Stadium | FIFA World Cup | Round of 16 |
| 11 Aug 2010 | Croatia | 1-1 | BRATISLAVA | International | |
| 03 Sep 2010 | Macedonia | 1-0 | BRATISLAVA | European Championship | |
| 07 Sep 2010 | Russia | 1-0 | Lokomotiv Stadium (Moskva) | European Championship | Group B |
| 08 Oct 2010 | Armenia | 1-3 | YEREVAN | European Championship | |
| 26 Mar 2011 | Andorra | 1-0 | Estadi Comunal | European Championship | Group B |
| 29 Mar 2011 | Denmark | 1-2 | Trnava | International |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
Career stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Full apps | Subs | Goals | Yellows | Reds |
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| 2002 - 2003 | Slovakia | UEFA Under-19 | 3 | 1 |
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| 2004 - 2005 | Slovakia | Kirin Cup | 2 | ||||
| 2004 - 2005 | Slovakia | UEFA Under-21 | 6 |
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| 2005 - 2006 | Slovakia | FIFA World Cup | 5 | ||||
| 2005 - 2006 | Slovakia | International | 3 | ||||
| 2005 - 2006 | Slovakia | UEFA Under-21 | 1 | ||||
| 2005 - 2006 | Zenit St Petersburg | UEFA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2006 - 2007 | Slovakia | European Championship | 6 | 2 |
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| 2006 - 2007 | Slovakia | International | 2 | 1 |
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| 2007 - 2008 | Liverpool | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2007 - 2008 | Liverpool | Premier League | 13 | 1 |
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| 2007 - 2008 | Liverpool | UEFA Champions League | 5 | ||||
| 2007 - 2008 | Slovakia | European Championship | 2 | 1 |
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| 2007 - 2008 | Slovakia | International | 2 |
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| 2007 - 2008 | Zenit St Petersburg | UEFA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2008 - 2009 | Liverpool | FA Cup | 2 | ||||
| 2008 - 2009 | Liverpool | Premier League | 20 | 1 |
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| 2008 - 2009 | Liverpool | UEFA Champions League | 7 |
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| 2008 - 2009 | Slovakia | FIFA World Cup | 3 | 1 |
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| 2008 - 2009 | Slovakia | International | 2 | 1 |
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| 2009 - 2010 | Liverpool | Carling Cup | 1 | 1 |
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| 2009 - 2010 | Liverpool | FA Cup | 1 | 1 |
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| 2009 - 2010 | Liverpool | Premier League | 16 | 3 |
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| 2009 - 2010 | Liverpool | UEFA Champions League | 3 | 1 |
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| 2009 - 2010 | Liverpool | UEFA Europa League | 2 | ||||
| 2009 - 2010 | Slovakia | FIFA World Cup | 7 |
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| 2009 - 2010 | Slovakia | International | 4 |
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| 2010 - 2011 | Liverpool | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2010 - 2011 | Liverpool | Premier League | 38 | 2 |
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| 2010 - 2011 | Liverpool | UEFA Europa League | 7 | 3 |
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| 2010 - 2011 | Slovakia | European Championship | 4 |
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| 2010 - 2011 | Slovakia | International | 2 |
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| 2011 - 2012 | Liverpool | Carling Cup | 3 | 2 |
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| 2011 - 2012 | Liverpool | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2011 - 2012 | Liverpool | Premier League | 21 | 1 |
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Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.