Filip Kiss

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Filip Kiss is a Slovak professional football player who currently plays as a midfielder for the Saudi Arabian professional club Al-Ettifaq and the Slovak national team.

The 27 years has played for clubs like Inter Bratislava, Petržalka, Cardiff City, Haugesund, and Al-Ettifaq. He currently receives an annual salary of $1.5 million from his present club which has boosted his net worth.

Early Life

Filip Kiss was born on 13 October 1990, in Dunajská Streda, Czechoslovakia. He began playing football at the age of 12 joining the youth academy of Inter Bratislava. Talking about his nationality, he is a Slovak Citizen.

Club Career

Filip Kiss began his professional footballing career in 2008, after being promoted from the youth Inter Bratislava. He was immediately transferred to the league's fellow side Petržalka in 2009. He was in the club for a season appearing in 24 games and a goal. He further joined Slovan Bratislava in 2010. His two successive seasons with the club ended up with a total of 30 appearances and 6 goals.

He further made his move to Wales joining the Championship club Cardiff City on 21 July 2011, on a season-long loan. His debut for the club came on 4 August 2012, in a match against Bournemouth coming as a substitute. His first goal for the club came against Derby County on 2 November 2011. He was used as a substitute in the League Cup final against Liverpool, which ended in a 3–2 penalty shootout defeat in which Steven Gerrard and Fernando Torres scored the penalty.

He was again sent on loan to the Scottish Premiership side Ross County on 8 January 2014. His debut for the club came on 11 January 2014, scoring twice in a 3–3 draw against Partick Thistle. His two seasons with the club ended up with a total of 48 appearances and 6 goals. He further joined the Saudi Arabian club Al-Ettifaq in 2017, and still plays for the club.

International Career

Filip Kiss has represented his national side Czechoslovakia in both junior and senior levels in various tournaments. He made his senior international debut on 5 March 2014, in a 3–1 friendly victory over Israel. He has won 12 caps for his national side without a goal. Norbert Gyomber is his national teammate.

Personal Life

Filip Kiss is a married man, he got married to his longterm loving partner Veronika Klechová. His wife Veronika Klechová is also a Slovak professional football player who currently plays as a midfielder for Slovan Bratislava.

The couple tied their knot on 16 July 2014, among their family and friends in his hometown Dunajská Streda, Czechoslovakia. The couple together has a son born in 2015. The couple is living together happily without any negative rumors.

Net Worth and Endorsements

Filip Kiss has an estimated net worth of $4 million in 2017, including all of his properties and earnings. As of 2017, he is receiving an annual salary of $1.5 million from his club in the Saudi-Arabian league.

The only source of his income is from football as he isn't linked with any endorsing brands or advertising agencies. His current market value price is recorded to be $90,000.

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