1. Player Career
Lucie Voňková's professional football journey spanned multiple countries, showcasing her development from a youth player in the Czech Republic to an international striker.
1.1. Club Career
Voňková's club career saw her play for several prominent teams across the Czech Republic, Germany, and the Netherlands, accumulating domestic titles and gaining experience in top European leagues.
1.1.1. Czech Republic
Voňková began her football journey in the youth system of FK Teplice. She then joined Slavia Prague in 2006, where she spent six years developing her skills as a professional. In 2012, she made a significant move to Slavia's rival, Sparta Prague. During her single season with Sparta, she achieved a domestic double, winning both the 1. Liga žen and the Czech Women's Cup in the 2012-13 season. This success also marked her debut in the UEFA Women's Champions League.
1.1.2. Germany
For the 2013-14 season, Voňková transitioned to the German Frauen-Bundesliga, signing with MSV Duisburg. She spent two challenging years there, gradually adapting to the higher quality of the Bundesliga. In 2015, she moved to FF USV Jena, where her goal-scoring frequency increased. On 7 July 2017, Voňková made another significant career move, signing with FC Bayern Munich. During her time with Bayern Munich, the team achieved a runner-up finish in the DFB-Pokal in the 2017-18 season.
1.1.3. Netherlands
In 2019, Voňková joined Ajax in the Dutch Eredivisie, adding another European league to her professional experience.
1.1.4. Retirement
Voňková announced her professional retirement from football in June 2021 at the age of 29. Her decision was made for health reasons, bringing an end to a notable career that spanned over a decade.
1.2. International Career
Voňková was a key player for the Czech Republic women's national football team, serving as captain and becoming one of their leading goal scorers.
1.2.1. National Team Debut and Record
Lucie Voňková made her debut for the Czech Republic women's national football team in a friendly match against Poland on 31 May 2009. By the time of her retirement in June 2021, she had become the captain of the national team, having scored a total of 22 goals in 72 appearances for her country.
2. Honours and Awards
Voňková's career was marked by several team triumphs and individual recognitions, highlighting her impact at both club and international levels.
2.1. Club Honours
Sparta Prague
- 1. Liga žen: 2012-13
- Czech Women's Cup: 2013
Bayern Munich
- DFB-Pokal: Runner-up 2017-18
2.2. Individual Honours
- Czech Footballer of the Year (women): 2016, 2017
- Weltklasse 2013 (international indoor football tournament): Top scorer
3. Personal Life
Lucie Voňková's personal life has been publicly noted for her marriage and family developments.
3.1. Marriage and Family
In September 2018, Voňková married her partner, Claudia van den Heiligenberg, a former Dutch footballer and teammate from FF USV Jena. In March 2021, Voňková announced on social media that van den Heiligenberg was pregnant. Later, on 10 July 2023, Voňková herself announced her own pregnancy on social media, indicating that they would be having their second child together.
4. Statistics
Lucie Voňková's international career statistics highlight her significant contributions as a goal scorer for the Czech Republic women's national team.
4.1. International Competition Goals
The following table details Lucie Voňková's goals scored in official international competitions for the Czech Republic women's national team.
| Competition | Stage | Date | Location | Opponent | Goals | Result | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup | Qualifiers | 2013-10-26 | Strumica | MKD | 2 | 3-1 | 3 |
| 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup | Qualifiers | 2013-11-27 | Fuenlabrada | ESP | 1 | 2-3 | 3 |
| UEFA Women's Euro 2017 | Qualifiers | 2015-09-22 | Tbilisi | GEO | 1 | 3-0 | 3 |
| UEFA Women's Euro 2017 | Qualifiers | 2016-04-12 | Opava | GEO | 1 | 4-1 | 3 |
| UEFA Women's Euro 2017 | Qualifiers | 2016-06-07 | Jablonec | NIR | 1 | 3-0 | 3 |
| 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup | Qualifiers | 2017-09-14 | Tórshavn | FRO | 1 | 8-0 | TBD |
| 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup | Qualifiers | 2017-10-20 | Domžale | SVN | 1 | 4-0 | TBD |