Filip Mentel (born 2 February 1990) is a Slovak former footballer, who played as a goalkeeper. As well as his native Slovakia, Mentel played club football in Scotland, and spent time in the youth team of Manchester City.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | February 2, 1990 | ||
| Place of birth | Slovakia | ||
| Position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –2007 | FK Inter Bratislava | ||
| 2007–2010 | Manchester City | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2010–2012 | Dundee United | 0 | (0) |
| 2011 | → Clyde (loan) | 11 | (0) |
| 2013 | OFK Dunajská Lužná | ||
| 2014 | Svätý Jur | ||
| 2014–2016 | OFK Dunajská Lužná | ||
| 2016–2017 | MŠK Senec | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Early life
editHe regarded England international David Beckham as his football idol.[1] He joined the youth academy of English Premier League side Manchester City,[2] where he was first-choice goalkeeper for the youth side in 2010.[3] He suffered a knee injury while playing for the club.[4]
Club career
editScotland
editMentel started his career with Scottish side Dundee United, signing a three-year contract in July 2010.[5] In July 2011, he was sent on loan to Scottish side Clyde. He made his debut for Clyde in a 2011–12 Scottish Challenge Cup match against Berwick Rangers, which Clyde lost on penalties.[6] Mentel subsequently left Dundee United in November 2012 without having represented the club in a first-team match.[7]
Return to Slovakia
editIn 2013, Mentel signed for Slovak side OFK Dunajská Lužná. In 2014, he signed for Slovak side ŠK Svätý Jur of the Bratislava regional championship.[8] After that, he returned to Slovak side OFK Dunajská Lužná. In 2016, he signed for Slovak side MŠK Senec.
International career
editMentel represented Slovakia internationally at youth level. He played for his country from the under-15 level,[9] all the way up to the Slovakia national under-21 football team.[10]
Post-playing career
editAfter retiring from professional football, Mentel worked as a goalkeeper coach. After that, he worked as a football commentator.[11]
Personal life
editMentel is the son of Slovak footballer Miroslav Mentel. He met his wife, Katarina, who is also Slovak, while in Dundee. Together they have a daughter and a son.[9]
References
edit- ^ "Filip Mentel kopíruje otca v Manchester City" (in Slovak). sme.sk. 6 February 2006. Retrieved 8 July 2024.
- ^ "Filipa Mentela trápia v Škótsku zranenia: „Stagnujem!"" (in Slovak). aktuality.sk. 24 January 2012. Retrieved 8 July 2024.
- ^ Cassel, Jim (20 April 2010). "Young Blues' long haul". manchestereveningnews.co.uk. Retrieved 8 July 2024.
- ^ Spál, Pavol (23 May 2019). "Bývalý brankár City: Weiss bol najvýnimočnejší hráč juniorky" (in Slovak). sportnet.sk. Retrieved 8 July 2024.
- ^ "Goalkeeper Filip Mentel joins Dundee United". BBC Sport. 8 July 2010. Retrieved 8 July 2024.
- ^ "Clyde boss Jim Duffy hails Mentel deal". dailyrecord.co.uk. 27 July 2011. Retrieved 8 July 2024.
- ^ Kyle, Gregor (22 November 2012). "Dundee United part company with former Manchester City youth goalkeeper Filip Mentel". dailyrecord.co.uk. Retrieved 8 July 2024.
- ^ "Futbalové tímy z pezinského okresu vstupujú do jarnej časti" (in Slovak). sme.sk. 21 March 2014. Retrieved 8 July 2024.
- ^ a b Antol, Miroslav (2 February 2023). "Filip Mentel: Ty máš otca brankára, ty budeš chytať" (in Slovak). sport.sk. Retrieved 8 July 2024.
- ^ McArthur, Euan (10 July 2010). "New Dundee United goalie Filip Mentel wants to return to Manchester City". dailyrecord.co.uk. Retrieved 8 July 2024.
- ^ Ondrišek, Matej (23 August 2019). "Schmeichel bol ku mne sviniar, ale po roku sa to zmenilo, hovorí Slovák, ktorý chytal za ManCity" (in Slovak). dennikn.sk. Retrieved 8 July 2024.