Czech second-division club SK Artis Brno announced today the signing of defender Dominik Plechatý from Slovan Liberec, bolstering their squad with a seasoned veteran of the Czech top flight [[1]]. The 26-year-old has agreed too a long-term contract through 2029 as Brno aims to strengthen its promotion push. Plechatý brings over 120 appearances in the Czech league, and recent experience as captain for Liberec, to a team currently seeking to climb the league table.
Artis Brno is bolstering its squad with the addition of defender Dominik Plechatý from Slovan Liberec, the Czech second-division club announced January 27, 2026. The 26-year-old has signed a long-term contract with Brno, extending through June 30, 2029.
Plechatý has been a key player for Slovan in recent seasons, eventually earning the captain’s armband. He has made 120 appearances in the Czech top flight, contributing to four goals (1 goal, 3 assists). He scored his only league goal this season in a 4-0 victory over Pardubice, and has featured in 15 matches during the current campaign.
The Prague native has also played for Sparta, Jablonec, and Mladá Boleslav, spending four and a half years with Liberec. A versatile defender, Plechatý is capable of playing as a center-back or on either flank.
✍????SK Artis Brno posiluje obranné řady. Do Brna přichází šestadvacetiletý stoper Dominik Plechatý, který má bohaté zkušenosti z nejvyšší soutěže. V lize působil ve Spartě, Jablonci i Liberci, kde strávil čtyři a půl roku a nosil kapitánskou pásku. S Artisem podepsal smlouvu do 30…. pic.twitter.com/k6cen8jvq6
— SK Artis Brno (@skartisbrno) January 27, 2026
“This is a huge challenge for me,” Plechatý said on the Artis website after signing his contract. “The goal for this season is clear, and I’m here to help Artis reach the league. I considered my departure from Liberec for a long time, but I felt internally that it was time for a change.”
Artis Sporting Director Vlastimil Chytrý expressed his excitement about the experienced addition. “Dominik is a seasoned league player at the peak of his career. He captained Liberec, which clearly demonstrates his quality and character. We are bringing in a ready-made footballer and a leader,” he said.
Plechatý and his statistics (©Livesport)
According to inFotbal.cz, the transfer fee is around 15 million Czech crowns, potentially exceeding 20 million crowns with bonuses. This significant investment signals Artis’s serious ambition to secure promotion to the top division.
