David Rozehnal

David Rozehnal (born July 5, 1980 in Šternberk, Czech Republic) is a Czech Republic football (soccer) player who plays for the FA Premier League club Newcastle United F.C..

Rozehnal played for the Czech Republic national football team at the 2004 UEFA European Football Championship and all three of their games at the 2006 FIFA World Cup. At club level, he has represented Sigma Olomouc and Club Brugge. He won the title with Brugge in 2005.

Rozehnal impressed at Paris Saint Germain in the 2006-07 season and was named as the club's Player of the Year. He was also selected in the Ligue 1 Team of the Season. His form resulted in reported interest from Borussia Dortmund, Newcastle United F.C. and Sevilla F.C.. Sources close to the defender confirmed that he would favour a move to Newcastle.

On June 22 2007 it was confirmed by the player's agent that a "definite agreement" had been reached for the player to join Newcastle United F.C.. The Czech defender was in Newcastle Upon Tyne on June 25 to complete a medical . Newcastle United confirmed the transfer on June 29 for a fee of £2.9 million.

On August 11 2007, Rozehnal made his debut for Newcastle United against Bolton Wanderers F.C.. Since joining Newcastle, Rozehnal has proven to be calm, quick and composed, and also adds height to the backline. He has become a favourite with the Newcastle fans with his solid performances.