During his career, Bílek was mainly associated with Sparta Prague, which he represented on four separate occasions, starting with the first team aged only 17.

[2] On 27 December 1990, Bílek transferred to Spanish club Real Betis, being relegated in his first season, and returning to Sparta after another year.

[citation needed] His debut for Czechoslovakia occurred in 1987 during a friendly match against Poland in Bratislava.

After a brief stint in Costa Rica, he returned home, going on to manage FK Chmel Blšany, FC Viktoria Plzeň and MFK Ružomberok.

[8] He was replaced as national team coach in September 2013 after nearly four years in the role by Josef Pešice.