Tom�,, Rosick� (pronounced [,,toÌž.maËʃ ,,roÌž.sɪtsËŒkiË] (Tom-aash Ro-sits-ski); born October 4, 1980 in Prague) is a Czech international football player, who currently plays his club football for the English Premier League side Arsenal. He is known for his long range shooting, great control and passing. He is the brother of Ji,,� Rosick�.An attacking midfielder nicknamed 'the Little Mozart', Rosick� is known for his phenomenal work-rate and his eye for a pass, and brilliance to keep the ball.[edit] Borussia Dortmund
He cost Borussia Dortmund �18 million, a Bundesliga record when he arrived from Sparta Prague in 2001. Rosick�'s reputation grew during his time at Dortmund, and during the latter stages of his spell at the club, Dortmund were in substantial financial trouble; they could not hold onto him despite recognising his influence on the team. Press reports linked him with big money transfers to Real Madrid, Atl�tico Madrid, Tottenham, Chelsea and Arsenal. Rosick� expressed a desire for Dortmund to allow him to leave at the end of the 2005–06 season, and the arrival of South African Steven Pienaar was made in preparation for Rosick�'s departure.[edit] Arsenal
On May 23, 2006, Arsenal confirmed that they had signed Rosick� on a long-term contract. The transfer fee was undisclosed but was rumoured to be in the region of �6.8 million due to a get-out clause in his contract at Borussia Dortmund.[1][2] Rosick� took over the number 7 shirt which was formerly worn by Frenchman Robert Pir�s.On August 8, 2006, Rosick� made his competitive debut for Arsenal in their first leg Champions League third round qualifier against Dinamo Zagreb, playing on the left-wing. On 13 September, Rosick� scored his first goal for Arsenal in an away game at Hamburg SV, with a spectacular long-range effort from 30 yards.[3] He scored his first Premiership goal against Wigan Athletic on February 11, 2007. Rosick� was not in his goalscoring form in the 2006–07 season, only hiting the net three times in the Premiership all season.Rosick� is preferred as a left-winger at Arsenal, as some of his play resembles his predecessor of his position, Robert Pires. Both first choice wingers at Arsenal, Hleb and Rosick� have played in the Bundesliga as attacking midfielders, but Arsene Wenger prefers to play both in wide positions, and have full-backs such as Clichy and Eboue overlapping down the wings. While still at an early stage in his career, Tom�,, has gained the nickname(s) of "The Little Mozart" and "The Mozart of Football" for his ability to orchestrate play on the pitch. Rosick� compliments Fabregas in the role of playmaker, but has an excellent right footed shot.Rosick� again started the 2007–08 season deployed as a left midfielder. On August 29 he scored his first competitive goal of the season in a game against his former club Sparta Prague, scoring just after 7 minutes with a low drive from inside the box, following good work from Theo Walcott. Rosick� kept up his good form while playing against Portsmouth F.C. to score his first Premier League goal of the season with a fierce shot from an acute angle. After recovering from a hamstring injury suffered in the Sevilla game, Rosicky made his comeback against Bolton Wanderers in a Premier League match. He combined well with Theo Walcott to score with a neat finish from six yards out, then once again against Wigan Athletic after being put clean through by Nicklas Bendtner. He was on the scoresheet again, this time against Everton with a low drive from the edge of the box in a 4-1 victory.[edit] International career
Rosick� made his international debut in 2000 aged 19, against the Republic of Ireland, and has recorded over 50 caps overall. He played for his country at Euro 2000 and Euro 2004 and helped the side qualify for the 2006 World Cup in Germany. Rosick� shone for his country in the group stages of the qualification campaign, scoring several goals from the penalty spot and setting up Milan Baro,, and Jan Koller in particular with accurate and precise passing. He also scored the winning goal in the second leg of the Czech Republic's play-off against Norway, to ensure qualification for the finals.In the 2006 World Cup finals, Rosick� scored two goals in the Czech Republic's 3–0 victory over the United States in their opening match, on June 12, 2006. The Czech Republic went out at the World Cup in the group stages, with Rosick� forced to move into the attack after injuries to both of the country's star strikers, Jan Koller and Milan Baro,,.At the beginning of the 2006–07 season Rosick� was made captain of the Czech Republic national side, replacing the retiring Pavel Nedv,,d which he has taken up very well, greatly helping the Czech Republic qualify for Euro 2008.
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