Pavel Bucha

Midfielder #20
Age 27 years
Nationality Czechia
Market Value €4M

Career

No transfer history

Pavel Bucha operates as Cincinnati's Bronze-tier squad player. Since arriving from Viktoria Plzeň in early 2024, the Czech midfielder is steadily building his body of work. While he continues to establish his definitive tactical identity, his underlying application highlights a professional ready to answer the call when required.

Across four matchday appearances and 363 minutes of action, Bucha is navigating an emerging phase of his campaign. The limited sample size paints the picture of a midfielder searching for his clinical edge. He carries the WASTEFUL badge, reflecting a struggle to convert his chances in the final third. However, there are highly encouraging signs when the ball is at his feet. His solid Dribbling metrics showcase his ability to progress the play and escape tight spaces under pressure. Despite a quiet statistical return of zero goals and assists, his underlying momentum proves he is on an upward trajectory, gradually finding the rhythm needed to dictate play.

The transfer market clearly believes in his underlying ability. With a valuation standing at €4M and a rising trend, the financial indicators reflect growing confidence in his adaptation. As he settles further into his environment, the stage is set to elevate his broader influence.

Player Rating

Pavel Bucha
40
Rating
100
hot streak
Form
⚡ Skills 22
🎯 Clutch 41
🎨 Style 40
📊 Ability 34
💰 High Premium
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Midfielder

Archetypes earned from what we've seen this season.

Scout Report

Our breakdown of how this player plays, built from this season's match data.

Pavel Bucha is a notable WASTEFUL for FC Cincinnati. Evidence: 0% Conversion Rate.

Player DNA

Are they a specialist or an all-rounder? The shape tells the story.

A developing player working on their overall game.

Pavel Bucha Traits

Percentile rankings show how a player compares to others. 90% means they rank higher than 90% of comparable players.

vs Midfielders

Height 25%
Weight 35%
Experience 71%

vs Major League Soccer

Height 14%
Weight 21%
Experience 67%

Player DNA

Five dimensions that show what kind of player they are

Dribbling: 59 - Ability to beat defenders with close control and skill moves Shooting: 11 - Clinical finishing, shot accuracy, and conversion rate Defense: 41 - Winning duels, tackles, interceptions, and blocks Workrate: 12 - Engine and intensity - total duels and physical commitment Passing: 16 - Vision, key passes, and ability to create chances
Dribbling
Shooting
Defense
Workrate
Passing
Dribbling 59
Shooting 11
Defense 41
Workrate 12
Passing 16
Key Strength 59 Dribbling
Area to Watch 11 Shooting

Match Stats

Match-by-match record for Pavel Bucha this season

Date Fixture League Mins Rating G A FM Score Venue
May 03, 2026 Chicago Fire 2-3 FC Cincinnati Major League Soccer 99' 6.3 - - 100 Soldier Field
Apr 25, 2026 FC Cincinnati 2-0 New York Red Bulls Major League Soccer 61' 8.2 - 1 45 TQL Stadium
Apr 22, 2026 New York City FC 4-4 FC Cincinnati Major League Soccer 98' 6.9 - 1 100 Yankee Stadium
Apr 18, 2026 FC Cincinnati 3-3 Chicago Fire Major League Soccer 98' 7.3 0 0 100 TQL Stadium
Apr 11, 2026 Toronto FC 1-1 FC Cincinnati Major League Soccer 88' 6.3 0 0 69 BMO Field
Apr 04, 2026 New York Red Bulls 4-2 FC Cincinnati Major League Soccer 97' 7.5 1 0 100 Sports Illustrated Stadium
Mar 22, 2026 FC Cincinnati 4-3 CF Montreal Major League Soccer 77' 6.7 0 0 100 TQL Stadium
Mar 15, 2026 New England Revolution 6-1 FC Cincinnati Major League Soccer 0' - 0 0 89 Gillette Stadium
Mar 08, 2026 FC Cincinnati 0-1 Toronto FC Major League Soccer 98' 7.3 0 0 42 TQL Stadium
Feb 28, 2026 Minnesota United FC 1-0 FC Cincinnati Major League Soccer 90' 6.9 0 0 28 Allianz Field
Feb 21, 2026 FC Cincinnati 2-0 Atlanta United FC Major League Soccer 98' 6.2 0 0 35 TQL Stadium

Player Market Value

Track Pavel Bucha's transfer value changes and career value history

Current Value €4.0M
Peak Value €4.0M (Q4'25)
€4.0M €2.0M €0
Q1'18 Q2'18 Q4'18 Q2'19 Q2'19 Q3'19 Q4'19 Q2'20 Q3'20 Q4'20 Q2'21 Q4'21 Q2'22 Q4'22 Q2'23 Q4'23 Q2'24 Q4'24 Q2'25 Q4'25