Juraj Kucka
Slovan Bratislava

Juraj Kucka

Juraj Kucka of Slovan Bratislava was born in Bojnice, Slovakia on 26 February 1987 (age 37)

Juraj Kucka, born 26 February 1987, is a Slovakian seasoned midfielder currently sporting the number 33 jersey for Slovan Bratislava. Standing at a sturdy 6ft 1in (1.86m) and weighing in at 13st 3lb (84kg), Kucka is a formidable presence on the pitch. He has also represented the Slovakia national team, demonstrating his consistent abilities beyond his club commitments.

Kucka's current market value is estimated to be around £425k, according to Transfermarkt. His contract with Slovan Bratislava is set to draw to a close in about 9 months' time, on 30 June 2025.

In January 2009, Kucka embarked on his journey with Sparta Prague in the First League of the Czech Republic. Across three seasons, he made 45 first team appearances and gave respectable performances, scoring 11 goals in league matches. January 2011 saw him transfer to Genoa in Serie A, Italy, for a fee of around £2.9m. He increased his game time substantially at Genoa, making 122 first team appearances and netting 12 goals over six seasons.

August 2015 saw Kucka transfer from Genoa to AC Milan, another Serie A giant, for a fee of around £2.1m. He performed consistently for two seasons, making a total of 59 appearances and scoring 4 goals. His next transfer took a more exotic turn, as he moved to Trabzonspor in the Süper Lig in Turkey in July 2017, for a fee of around £4.3m. His sojourn in Turkey was a short one, however, spanning just a season and a half, during which he made 33 appearances and scored three goals.

Kucka returned to Serie A in Italy in January 2019, this time donning the Parma jersey, costing the Italian club around £4.3m. His form improved remarkably while at Parma, where he scored 17 goals in 72 appearances over three seasons. An opportunity to experience English football came his way in August 2021, when he transferred on loan to Watford in the Championship, making 26 appearances and scoring once.

Post-loan, in June 2022, Kucka returned to Parma where he continued his impressive form, adding a further 17 goals in 72 appearances. His most recent transfer came about in July 2022, when he moved back to his roots, signing for Slovan Bratislava in the First Football League in Slovakia.

His international exploits have been noteworthy as well, including participation in the Euro 2024 for Slovakia, Euro Qualifiers from 2022 to 2024 where he scored two goals, and in various leagues and qualifiers for Slovan Bratislava. His journey continues for the 2024 - 2025 season with physical presence in two first team appearances so far.

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Centre Midfield
Primary Position
Midfielder
Position
Juraj Kucka
CM
1.86m (6ft 1in)
Height
33
Squad Number
84kg (13st 3lb)
Weight
26 February 1987 (age 37)
Date of Birth
Bojnice
Birthplace
Slovakia 🇸🇰
Country of Birth
Slovan Bratislava
Team
Slovakia 🇸🇰
National Team
£430k (via Transfermarkt)
Market Value
30 June 2025 (8m)
Contract Expires

Season stats

Team
Slovan Bratislava
Slovan Bratislava
First Football League 2024 - 2025
Games
3
Starting
-
Substitute
3
Unused
11
Utilisation
21%
Goals
-
Yellows
-
Reds
-
Team
Slovakia 🇸🇰
Euro 2024
Games
4
Starting
4
Substitute
-
Unused
-
Utilisation
100%
Goals
-
Yellows
1
Reds
-
Team
Slovakia 🇸🇰
Euro Qualifiers 2022 - 2024
Games
9
Starting
8
Substitute
1
Unused
1
Utilisation
90%
Goals
2
Yellows
-
Reds
-
Team
Slovan Bratislava
Slovan Bratislava
Champions League Qualifiers 2024 - 2025
Games
8
Starting
8
Substitute
-
Unused
-
Utilisation
100%
Goals
2
Yellows
1
Reds
-
Team
Slovakia 🇸🇰
Nations League 2024 - 2025
Games
1
Starting
1
Substitute
-
Unused
5
Utilisation
17%
Goals
-
Yellows
-
Reds
-
Team
Slovan Bratislava
Slovan Bratislava
Conference League 2023 - 2024
Games
8
Starting
7
Substitute
1
Unused
-
Utilisation
100%
Goals
2
Yellows
2
Reds
-
Team
Slovan Bratislava
Slovan Bratislava
Champions League 2024 - 2025
Games
1
Starting
1
Substitute
-
Unused
3
Utilisation
25%
Goals
-
Yellows
-
Reds
-

Career stats

Team
Slovan Bratislava
Slovan Bratislava
Season 2024 - 2025
Country
Slovakia 🇸🇰
Games
3
Goals
-
Team
Watford
Watford
Season 2021 - 2022
Country
England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿
Games
26
Goals
1
Team
Parma
Parma
Season 2020 - 2021
Country
Italy 🇮🇹
Games
28
Goals
7
Team
Parma
Parma
Season 2019 - 2020
Country
Italy 🇮🇹
Games
26
Goals
6
Team
Parma
Parma
Season 2018 - 2019
Country
Italy 🇮🇹
Games
18
Goals
4
Team
Trabzonspor
Trabzonspor
Season 2018 - 2019
Country
Turkey 🇹🇷
Games
8
Goals
-
Team
Trabzonspor
Trabzonspor
Season 2017 - 2018
Country
Turkey 🇹🇷
Games
25
Goals
3
Team
AC Milan
AC Milan
Season 2016 - 2017
Country
Italy 🇮🇹
Games
30
Goals
3
Team
AC Milan
AC Milan
Season 2015 - 2016
Country
Italy 🇮🇹
Games
29
Goals
1
Team
Genoa
Genoa
Season 2015 - 2016
Country
Italy 🇮🇹
Games
1
Goals
-
Team
Genoa
Genoa
Season 2014 - 2015
Country
Italy 🇮🇹
Games
34
Goals
2
Team
Genoa
Genoa
Season 2013 - 2014
Country
Italy 🇮🇹
Games
11
Goals
2
Team
Genoa
Genoa
Season 2012 - 2013
Country
Italy 🇮🇹
Games
33
Goals
3
Team
Genoa
Genoa
Season 2011 - 2012
Country
Italy 🇮🇹
Games
26
Goals
2
Team
Genoa
Genoa
Season 2010 - 2011
Country
Italy 🇮🇹
Games
17
Goals
-
Team
Sparta Prague
Sparta Prague
Season 2010 - 2011
Country
Czech Republic 🇨🇿
Games
13
Goals
3
Team
Sparta Prague
Sparta Prague
Season 2009 - 2010
Country
Czech Republic 🇨🇿
Games
20
Goals
5
Team
Sparta Prague
Sparta Prague
Season 2008 - 2009
Country
Czech Republic 🇨🇿
Games
12
Goals
3
Team
MFK Ružomberok
MFK Ružomberok
Season 2008 - 2009
Country
Slovakia 🇸🇰
Games
18
Goals
3
Team
MFK Ružomberok
MFK Ružomberok
Season 2007 - 2008
Country
Slovakia 🇸🇰
Games
24
Goals
5
Team
MFK Ružomberok
MFK Ružomberok
Season 2006 - 2007
Country
Slovakia 🇸🇰
Games
6
Goals
-

Transfers

Team
Slovan Bratislava
Slovan Bratislava
1 July 2022
From
Parma
Parma
Type
Free Transfer
Team
Parma
Parma
1 June 2022
From
Watford
Watford
Type
Returned from loan
Team
Watford
Watford
6 August 2021
From
Parma
Parma
Type
Loan
Team
Parma
Parma
15 January 2019
From
Trabzonspor
Trabzonspor
Type
Fee (£4.3m)
Team
Trabzonspor
Trabzonspor
7 July 2017
From
AC Milan
AC Milan
Type
Fee (£4.3m)
Team
AC Milan
AC Milan
28 August 2015
From
Genoa
Genoa
Type
Fee (£2.1m)
Team
Genoa
Genoa
7 January 2011
From
Sparta Prague
Sparta Prague
Type
Fee (£2.9m)
Team
Sparta Prague
Sparta Prague
1 January 2009
Type
Signed

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