Václav Jemelka

Defender #21
Age 30 years
Nationality Czechia

Career

No transfer history

Václav Jemelka operates as a commanding Silver Wall, proving his worth as a no-nonsense defensive anchor. While he is still building his overarching body of work and emerging into a larger role, his rugged, uncompromising approach to the game makes him an increasingly valuable asset at the heart of the backline. He prefers substance over style, focusing entirely on denial.

The underlying match data confirms his vital status as a certified SQUAD PLAYER. Over his eight appearances, accumulating exactly 592 minutes of competitive action, he has repeatedly stepped up to plug gaps and provide necessary rotation. Rather than relying on flashy interceptions or complex distribution, Jemelka brings a gritty, blue-collar approach to his defensive duties. His standout Workrate is the defining feature of his game, a relentless motor that allows him to track late runners and cover defensive zones tirelessly from the first whistle to the last. While his sample size of minutes is still growing, he maintains a consistent level of form whenever called upon. His lack of attacking output—registering zero goal contributions across his last five outings—is entirely by design. Jemelka's tactical mandate is strictly focused on disrupting opposition rhythm, winning his duels, and securing the defensive third. He is a picture of understated reliability, executing the defensive fundamentals with absolute conviction.

Player Rating

Václav Jemelka
59
Rating
52
steady
Form
⚡ Skills 64
🎯 Clutch 50
🎨 Style 50
📊 Ability 55
Defender

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.

Václav Jemelka is a solid SQUAD PLAYER for Plzen. Evidence: 8.0 Appearances.

Player DNA

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

A specialist who excels in Workrate (88/100) but has room to grow in Shooting.

Václav Jemelka Traits

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

vs Defenders

Height 56%
Weight 34%
Experience 80%

vs UEFA Europa League

Height 62%
Weight 43%
Experience 80%

Player DNA

Five dimensions that show what kind of player they are

Dribbling: 32 - Ability to beat defenders with close control and skill moves Shooting: 5 - Clinical finishing, shot accuracy, and conversion rate Defense: 63 - Winning duels, tackles, interceptions, and blocks Workrate: 88 - Engine and intensity - total duels and physical commitment Passing: 19 - Vision, key passes, and ability to create chances
Dribbling
Shooting
Defense
Workrate
Passing
Dribbling 32
Shooting 5
Defense 63
Workrate 88
Passing 19
Key Strength 88 Workrate
Area to Watch 5 Shooting

Match Stats

Match-by-match record for Václav Jemelka this season

Date Fixture League Mins Rating G A FM Score Venue
Feb 26, 2026 Plzen 1-1 Panathinaikos UEFA Europa League 45' 6.9 - 0 61 Doosan Arena
Feb 19, 2026 Panathinaikos 2-2 Plzen UEFA Europa League 0' - 0 0 90 Olympic Stadium of Athens
Jan 29, 2026 FC Basel 1893 0-1 Plzen UEFA Europa League 90' 7.3 0 0 21 St. Jakob-Park
Dec 11, 2025 Panathinaikos 0-0 Plzen UEFA Europa League 32' 5.6 0 0 31 Olympic Stadium of Athens
Nov 27, 2025 Plzen 0-0 SC Freiburg UEFA Europa League 90' 6.6 0 0 15 Doosan Arena
Nov 06, 2025 Plzen 0-0 Fenerbahçe UEFA Europa League 90' 7.3 0 0 28 Doosan Arena
Oct 23, 2025 AS Roma 1-2 Plzen UEFA Europa League 65' 6.9 0 0 62 Stadio Olimpico
Oct 02, 2025 Plzen 3-0 Malmo FF UEFA Europa League 90' 7.6 0 0 53 Doosan Arena
Sep 25, 2025 Ferencvarosi TC 1-1 Plzen UEFA Europa League 90' 6.3 0 0 58 Groupama Arena
Aug 12, 2025 Plzen 2-1 Rangers UEFA Champions League 90' 7.3 0 0 61 Doosan Arena
Jul 30, 2025 Servette FC 1-3 Plzen UEFA Champions League 90' 8.5 0 0 91 Stade de Genève
Jul 22, 2025 Plzen 0-1 Servette FC UEFA Champions League 90' 6.6 0 0 28 Doosan Arena