David Strelec, born on 4 April 2001 (age 25), is a Slovak striker now with Middlesbrough. His market value is around £7m, according to Transfermarkt.
His senior development is best traced through Slovan Bratislava, where he found regular football early and produced his strongest league return in 2020-21: nine goals in 25 appearances. That season remains the clearest marker of his progress from promising forward into established first-team player.
At Middlesbrough in 2026-27, Strelec has been used across different competitions, making six appearances in total, including two in the League Cup and three in the Championship play-offs. His club role is still taking shape rather than settled.
He has also remained involved with Slovakia, making seven appearances in European World Cup qualifying this season and scoring twice. His career so far has been built on early productivity at Slovan, a move into English football with Middlesbrough, and steady international involvement.
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