Tomáš Ostrák

Tomáš Ostrák is a Czech midfielder who developed at MFK Frýdek-Místek before joining 1. FC Köln’s academy in 2016. At Köln, he progressed through the U17 and U19 teams and trained with the first team in 2019. He gained senior experience on loan with TSV Hartberg in Austria during the 2019–20 season, then played for MFK Karviná in the Czech First League in 2020–21. Ostrák made his Köln Bundesliga debut as a substitute against VfL Bochum on 28 August 2021, assisting Tim Lemperle in a 2–1 win. In 2022, he moved toward the new St. Louis City project and joined St. Louis City 2 in July. He became part of the first-team setup for the club’s inaugural 2023 MLS season, appearing in 30 matches and scoring three goals. Ostrák has also represented Czechia from under-17 through under-21 level, while offering flexibility as a number 10, winger or deeper midfielder.