Oliver Velich
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 12 June 2001 | ||
| Place of birth | Lázně Bělohrad, Czech Republic | ||
| Height | 1.87 m (6 ft 2 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Striker | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Zbrojovka Brno | ||
| Number | 9 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2007–2015 | SK Lázně Bělohrad | ||
| 2016–2019 | Jablonec | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2019–2025 | Jablonec | 15 | (0) |
| 2019–2025 | →→ Jablonec B | 78 | (21) |
| 2020–2022 | → Varnsdorf (loan) | 39 | (4) |
| 2024–2025 | → Varnsdorf (loan) | 13 | (5) |
| 2025– | Zbrojovka Brno | 4 | (2) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 7 August 2025 | |||
Oliver Velich (born 12 June 2001) is a Czech professional footballer who plays as a striker for FC Zbrojovka Brno.
Club career
He started playing football in his hometown of Lázně Bělohrad, from where he moved to FK Jablonec at the age of 15.
Jablonec
Velich began his professional career with FK Jablonec, a club competing in the Czech First League. He played mainly in the reserve team playing in the Bohemian Football League. Velich made his debut in the first team on 6 October 2019 in a home match against Slavia Prague. He replaced Miloš Kratochvíl in the 87th minute.[1]
Loan to Varnsdorf
In order to gain more playing time, Velich was loaned out to FK Varnsdorf in the Czech National Football League. During his time there, he became a regular starter and contributed with strong performances up front, showcasing his physicality and goal-scoring instinct.
Zbrojovka Brno
His performances at the end of the 2024–25 season earned him a transfer to Zbrojovka Brno. At Brno, he established himself as a promising striker, making regular appearances and playing a key role in the club's attacking line.[2]
Style of play
Velich is known for his physical presence, aerial ability, and finishing skills in the box. Coach Martin Svědík values him for his hard work, intensity and direct approach to the goal.[3]
Personal life
His sister Charlotte plays basketball for Italian Serie A1 side Brixia Basket. He is a fan of Bayern Munich and admires Robert Lewandowski. [4]
References
- ^ Bergman, Martin. "Oliver Velich zažil první ligový start!" (in Czech). FK Jablonec. Retrieved 8 October 2019.
- ^ Tručka, Jakub. "Z Brna až do Bayernu? Velich hodlá napodobit sestru, Zbrojovka lovila u Pelty". Deník (in Czech). Retrieved 7 August 2025.
- ^ Machálek, René. "Kanonýr Velich měl nabito, sestupu ale nezabránil. Teď chce s Brnem zamířit mezi elitu". eFotbal.cz (in Czech). Retrieved 19 June 2025.
- ^ Tručka, Jakub. "Dříč, co se učí od Lewandowského. Chceme ukázat, kdo je v Brně doma, říká Velich". Deník (in Czech). Retrieved 7 August 2025.