| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 15 September 1968 | ||
| Place of birth | Genk, Belgium | ||
| Height | 1.84 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Zwartberg | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1985–1988 | Waterschei | 51 | (2) |
| 1988–1989 | Genk | 0 | (0) |
| 1989–1993 | Gent | 127 | (6) |
| 1993–1997 | Club Brugge | 123 | (2) |
| 1997–1999 | Standard Liège | 15 | (0) |
| Total | 316 | (10) | |
| International career | |||
| 1991–1997 | Belgium | 26 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Dirk Medved (born 15 September 1968) is a Belgian retired footballer who played as a defender (right or central).
During his professional career, Genk-born Medved played for K. Waterschei S.V. Thor Genk, K.R.C. Genk, K.A.A. Gent, Club Brugge K.V. – where he was instrumental in the conquest of five domestic trophies, namely the double in 1995–96 – and Standard Liège, totalling 316 games in 14 seasons (ten goals).
He gained 26 caps for Belgium, being chosen for the squad at the 1994 FIFA World Cup, where he played two matches out of four (the national side exited in the round-of-16).
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