In the photo, from left, Libor Holík (Trnava) and Ammar Ramadan (DAC) battle for the ball during the first-round match of the championship group in the Niké Liga between FC Spartak Trnava and FC DAC Dunajská Streda in Trnava on Saturday, March 8, 2025. (source: TASR - Lukáš Grinaj)
Ammar Ramadan’s latest goal was anything but typical. The 24-year-old Syrian winger, standing 176 cm tall, climbed highest in the penalty area to head home against Spartak Trnava, his former club, on Saturday night, putting DAC Dunajská Streda in front in a match that ended 1-1. It was his fifth goal in as many matches this spring—an impressive streak that has made him the club’s most reliable attacking weapon.
Ramadan’s rise is all the more crucial given DAC’s shifting dynamics, writes Hospodárske noviny. In the autumn, Matej Trusa was the one carrying the scoring load. Now, it is Ramadan who is stepping up, his form helping to keep DAC coach Branislav Fodrek’s side unbeaten in the second half of the season.
His journey to this point has been anything but straightforward. Born in Idlib, Syria, Ramadan left home at 14 to chase his footballing dreams in Europe. He spent time at Juventus’ academy before moving to Ferencváros Budapest and eventually settling in Slovakia, where he has developed into a key player for DAC.
Since joining in 2022, he has made 82 competitive appearances and found the net 18 times. But for all his technical ability, consistency has often been the missing piece. Even his coach acknowledges it. “His contribution to the team is big,” said Fodrek. “He has always had the talent, but now he is finally producing the numbers.”
Those numbers are attracting attention. Ramadan’s market value has hit a career-high €450,000, and with his contract running until 2026, DAC have a valuable asset on their hands. But if he is to attract serious interest from abroad, he will need to prove himself on a bigger stage—something DAC’s recent European campaigns have failed to provide.
Still, recent history suggests the club knows how to showcase its best talents. Nikola Krstović, Vakoun Bayo and András Schäfer all earned big moves after excelling in Dunajská Streda. If Ramadan continues on this trajectory, he could be next.
