Pavel Bucha

Midfielder #20
Age 28 years
Nationality Czechia
Market Value €4.0M

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
Midfielder
Dependable squad player finding rhythm

Archetypes earned from what we've seen this season.

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: 37 - Ability to beat defenders with close control and skill moves Shooting: 80 - Clinical finishing, shot accuracy, and conversion rate Defense: 37 - Winning duels, tackles, interceptions, and blocks Workrate: 24 - Engine and intensity - total duels and physical commitment Passing: 62 - Vision, key passes, and ability to create chances
Dribbling
Shooting
Defense
Workrate
Passing
Dribbling 37
Shooting 80
Defense 37
Workrate 24
Passing 62
Key Strength 80 Shooting
Area to Watch 24 Workrate

Match Stats

Recent appearances across all competitions

Date Fixture League Mins Rating G A FM Score Venue
Oct 18, 2026 FC Cincinnati 0-2 Columbus Crew Major League Soccer 79' 6.4 0 0 26 TQL Stadium
Oct 14, 2026 FC Cincinnati 2-3 New England Revolution Major League Soccer 45' 6.0 0 0 82 TQL Stadium
Oct 10, 2026 Atlanta United FC 1-3 FC Cincinnati Major League Soccer 90' 7.1 0 0 62 Atlanta Stadium
Sep 20, 2026 Houston Dynamo 2-2 FC Cincinnati Major League Soccer 84' 6.3 0 0 94 Shell Energy Stadium
Sep 12, 2026 FC Cincinnati 3-3 Charlotte Major League Soccer 90' 8.2 1 0 100 TQL Stadium
Sep 09, 2026 Philadelphia Union 5-0 FC Cincinnati Major League Soccer 90' 5.4 0 0 66 Subaru Park
Aug 30, 2026 Nashville SC 4-0 FC Cincinnati Major League Soccer 97' 5.9 0 0 62 Geodis Park
Aug 22, 2026 FC Cincinnati 1-1 Seattle Sounders Major League Soccer 17' 6.5 0 0 34 TQL Stadium
Aug 19, 2026 FC Cincinnati 2-1 New York City FC Major League Soccer 76' 6.7 0 0 66 TQL Stadium
Aug 15, 2026 Orlando City SC 1-1 FC Cincinnati Major League Soccer 90' 7.5 1 0 32 Exploria Stadium
Jul 25, 2026 Columbus Crew 2-1 FC Cincinnati Major League Soccer 90' 6.6 0 0 73 Lower.com Field
Jul 22, 2026 FC Cincinnati 4-3 Vancouver Whitecaps Major League Soccer 97' 8.3 2 0 100 TQL Stadium
May 23, 2026 FC Cincinnati 6-2 Orlando City SC Major League Soccer 94' 7.2 0 1 77 TQL Stadium
May 17, 2026 San Diego 3-3 FC Cincinnati Major League Soccer 99' 7.2 0 0 100 Snapdragon Stadium
May 13, 2026 FC Cincinnati 3-5 Inter Miami Major League Soccer 87' 6.6 1 0 100 TQL Stadium
May 09, 2026 Charlotte 2-2 FC Cincinnati Major League Soccer 94' 6.6 0 1 74 Bank of America Stadium
May 03, 2026 Chicago Fire 2-3 FC Cincinnati Major League Soccer 99' 6.3 0 0 100 Soldier Field
Apr 25, 2026 FC Cincinnati 2-0 New York Red Bulls Major League Soccer 61' 8.2 0 1 45 TQL Stadium
Apr 22, 2026 New York City FC 4-4 FC Cincinnati Major League Soccer 98' 6.9 0 1 100 Yankee Stadium
Apr 18, 2026 FC Cincinnati 3-3 Chicago Fire Major League Soccer 98' 7.3 0 0 100 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

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