Ondřej Čelůstka (born 18 June 1989; ) is a Czech former professional footballer who played as a defender.
He was a member of the Czech Republic national team from 2013 to 2021 and represented the under-21 team at the 2011 UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship.
Club career Early football career Čelůstka began his career with Fastav Zlín, making his professional debut in the Czech First League during the 2007–08 season, and then playing more regularly in the following one. His good performances ensured him a regular place with Czech leading club Slavia Prague, with whom he made fourteen appearances and a goal in the first half of the 2009–10 Czech First League.
On 1 February 2010, Čelůstka signed with Serie A outfit U.S. Città di Palermo on loan, with an option to sign him permanently at the end of season. He was awarded the number #89 jersey from the rosanero. He made his league Serie A debut in 2010, coming as a substitute for Marco Calderoni in the second half during a 3–1 home victory against Bologna.
Trabzonspor
On 8 July 2011, Čelůstka moved to Turkish club Trabzonspor for a transfer fee of €900,000 and signed a five-year contract. The club gave him the number 28 jersey.
During a game against Inter Milan at the San Siro, Čelůstka scored the only goal of the game in a 1–0 away win for Trabzonspor in the 2011–12 UEFA Champions League.
Loan to Sunderland Čelůstka joined English Premier League club Sunderland on a season-long loan deal on 12 August 2013. He made his Premier League debut at the Stadium of Light five days later, hitting a half volley from 30 yards which was saved by Maarten Stekelenburg as the team began the season with a 1–0 defeat to Fulham. Čelůstka was an unused substitute as Sunderland lost 3–1 to Manchester City in the 2014 Football League Cup Final at Wembley Stadium on 2 March.
Later career On 24 August 2014, Čelůstka joined 1. FC Nürnberg of the 2. Bundesliga on a free transfer after being released from Trabzonspor.
On 31 July 2020, Čelůstka joined Sparta Prague of the Czech First League on a free transfer after being released from Antalyaspor.
On 6 July 2023, Čelůstka joined Bodrum of the TFF First League on a free transfer after being released from Sparta Prague.
On 16 June 2025, Čelůstka announced on his social media end of his career due to health reasons.
International career Čelůstka represented the various Czech Republic youth football teams that ranged from U19 until U21. His performances at the 2011 UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship saw him named in the Team of the Tournament. On 15 November 2013, he debuted for the senior team in a 2–0 victory against Canada, scored after just three minutes.
Career statistics Club
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational CupLeague CupContinentalOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsFastav Zlín2007–08Fortuna Liga20————202008–09Fortuna Liga22300———223Total24300———243Slavia Prague2009–10Fortuna Liga13100—90—2212010–11Fortuna Liga28200———282Total41300—90—503Palermo (loan)2009–10Serie A1000———10Trabzonspor2011–12Süper Lig36120—111—4922012–13Süper Lig19060—20—2702013–14Süper Lig———40—40Total55180—171—802Sunderland (loan)2013–14Premier League2103030——2701. FC Nürnberg2014–152. Bundesliga31000———310Antalyaspor2015–16Süper Lig30060———3602016–17Süper Lig34010———3502017–18Süper Lig30010———3102018–19Süper Lig24020———2602019–20Süper Lig24140———281Total1421140———1561Sparta Prague2020–21Fortuna Liga28130—20—331Career total3439280302810040210
International goals Scores and results list Czech Republic's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Čelůstka goal.
+ List of international goals scored by Ondřej ČelůstkaNo.DateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition 1. 15 November 2013 Andrův stadion, Olomouc, Czech Republic 1–0 2–0 Friendly 2. 14 November 2019 Doosan Arena, Plzeň, Czech Republic 2–1 2–1 UEFA Euro 2020 qualification 3. 8 June 2021 Stadion Letná, Prague, Czech Republic 3–1 3–1 Friendly
Honours Sunderland Football League Cup runner-up: 2013–14
Sparta Prague Czech First League: 2022–23
Czech Republic U21 UEFA European Under-21 Championship bronze: 2011
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