Tibor Slebodník

Tibor Slebodník is a Slovak professional footballer who currently plays for 2. Liga club MFK Dukla Banská Bystrica as a midfielder.

Club career

Slebodník comes from the village of Jánovce, located halfway between Poprad and Spišská Nová Ves. He started playing football in the Spiš metropolis, but at the age of 13 he headed to Tatran Presov. From there he transferred to FK Poprad. In 2020, he joined second division side Žilina B, signing a 2 year-contract.

Slebodník joined Žilina in 2021, being considered as a big talent. He made his Fortuna Liga debut for Žilina against ViOn Zlaté Moravce on 13 February 2021. He came on in the second half, replacing Miroslav Gono and he netted a goal in the 83rd minute. He scored a 96th minute winner in a 2–1 win against FC Spartak Trnava. At his time with Žilina, Slebodník made 39 first-league starts, and played seven matches in the qualifying rounds of the European Conference League, where he managed to score once against Tobol Kostanaj from Kazakhstan.

After his stint loan to Zemplín Michalovce, Slebodník joined fellow league outfit FK Dukla Banská Bystrica. He made his league debut for Dukla in a 4–1 loss against FK Železiarne Podbrezová. He scored his first goal for the club in a 4–2 win over AS Trenčín. At the end of the 2025-2026 season, Dukla were relegated to the 2. Liga. Slebodník scored the winning goal in a 1–0 victory against FC Petržalka, scoring in the first half after a mistake by the opposition’s defense. He finished 3rd in the player of the month for the November part of the 2. Liga season.

Slebodník has been praised for his professional attitude and control of the ball.