# Czech Republic national football team recruitment

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/czech-republic-national-football-team-recruitment
> Updated: 2026-11-06T15:21:48.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

The Czech Republic national football team, under the direction of general director Pavel Nedvěd, is actively exploring the recruitment of players with Czech heritage. 

Initial efforts focused on Paraguayan footballer Allan Wlk, who plays for Lanús in Argentina. While Wlk has expressed interest, his eligibility remains uncertain due to legal complexities regarding the citizenship acquisition process for descendants of emigrants. 

Further recruitment efforts faced a setback when seventeen year old Barcelona talent Orian Goren chose to represent Israel instead of the Czech Republic, despite being offered a spot in the Czech senior squad. Additionally, officials confirmed that Patrik Schick has not been contacted for upcoming November matches, though future opportunities remain possible.

## Timeline

### 2026-11-06: Pavel Nedvěd discusses Czech national team recruitment

Pavel Nedvěd confirmed that Barcelona talent Orian Goren will play for Israel instead of Czechia, while efforts continue to recruit Paraguayan striker Allan Wlk.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pavel-nedvd-discusses-czech-national-team-recruitment

### 2026-10-14: Allan Wlk targeted by Czech Republic national team

Czech Republic national team officials are reportedly scouting Paraguayan striker Allan Wlk, who may be eligible for the squad through his great-grandfather's Czech ancestry.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/allan-wlk-targeted-by-czech-republic-national-team

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