On the 12th of July in the year 2000, Josef Bursik was born in England. Standing at 6ft 1in (1.87m) and weighing around 12st 1lb (77kg), the young man is the goalkeeper for Scottish Premiership team Hibernian, proudly wearing the number 1 on his jersey.
Bursik's journey in football began in 2016 when he moved to AFC Wimbledon in the fourth tier of English football as a trainee. He remained there for a year before moving to Stoke City in the Championship in 2017 for an undisclosed fee. His time at Stoke City was productive; in his debut 2020 - 2021 season at Stoke City, Bursik made 15 first team appearances in league matches. Over the next two seasons, he made a total of 35 first team appearances.
A keen believer in progressing his skills, Bursik had numerous loan spells, spending time at Accrington Stanley, Doncaster Rover, Peterbrough United and Lincoln City. His performance at each club was consistent and commendable. At each club, he typically returned to his parent club, Stoke City, upon completion of his loan spells.
In 2023, an interesting development took place. From the familiar grounds of England, Bursik decided to test his mettle in foreign land. He transferred to Club Brugge in the Belgian Pro League for an undisclosed fee.
After his stint in Belgium, Bursik charted a path to Scottish soil. In July 2024, Bursik was transferred on loan to Hibernian in the Scottish Premiership. Bursik's current season at Hibernian, 2024 - 2025, has seen him make 13 first team appearances in league matches. He also participated in the 2024 - 2025 League Cup for Hibernian with four starts, further showcasing his talent between the sticks.
In the grand scheme of things, the various experiences in numerous clubs paints a picture of a goalkeeper steadfast in his pursuit of footballing excellence. Josef Bursik, only 24 years of age, has a promising career ahead of him and a lot more to offer to the beautiful game.
