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Jan Kuchta (born 8 January 1997) is a Czech professional footballer who plays as a forward for Sparta Prague and the Czech Republic national team.
Key Information
Club career
[edit]Slavia Prague
[edit]Kuchta made his Czech First League debut for Slavia Prague on 8 November 2015 in a game against Bohemians.[2]
In January 2019, he joined Teplice on loan until June 2020.[3]
In February 2020, Kuchta signed for Slovan Liberec on a permanent deal, following a loan move at the club. In July 2020, Kuchta re-signed for Slavia Prague.[4] Kuchta finished the 2020–21 Czech First League as joint top scorer, alongside Adam Hložek with 15 goals.[5] In the final match of the season on 29 May 2021, Kuchta scored his side's winning goal against Dynamo České Budějovice which confirmed an undefeated league season for Slavia, the first time a Czech club reached this milestone since rivals Sparta Prague did so in 2009–10.[6]
Lokomotiv Moscow
[edit]On 12 January 2022, Kuchta signed a contract with Russian Premier League club Lokomotiv Moscow until 2026.[7]
He made his league debut for Lokomotiv on 6 March 2022 against FC Khimki and scored the winning goal in a 3–2 victory. However, he never served a disqualification that he received for getting sent off in his last game for Slavia, and, according to FIFA regulations, was not eligible to play, FC Khimki filed a protest.[8] The protest was denied on 10 March 2022, according to Russian Football Union, Kuchta should have been disqualified for the Russian Cup game Lokomotiv played against Yenisey Krasnoyarsk on 3 March and lost 4–0, as Czech regulations extend disqualifications to Cup games, even though Russian regulations do not, so he was technically disqualified for "one league or Cup game" as opposed to "one league game". Lokomotiv did not provide the document detailing the disqualification to the league, the club claimed they did not receive it during the transfer, and he was allowed by the RFU to play in the Cup game. His disqualification is considered served after that game, even though he actually played in it, as per FIFA regulations. Khimki considered lodging an appeal.[9]
Sparta Prague
[edit]In June 2022, Kuchta joined Sparta Prague on a one-year long loan with an option for a permanent transfer.[10] In his first match for Sparta Prague in the Czech First League (2–1 home loss against Slovan Liberec) he stepped on Liberec goalkeeper Olivier Vliegen's head and received a yellow card, which the referee changed to a red card after he saw video footage. Kuchta was banned for five league matches by LFA Disciplinary Commission.[11] The club with Kuchta appealed his ban,[12] but the appeal was rejected by Appeals Committee on 11 August 2022.[13]
Kuchta helped the club to win its first championship title since 2014.[14]
In June 2023, Sparta exercised the option to buy in the loan contract, signing a multi-year contract with Kuchta.[15]
In May 2024, Kuchta helped the club to win its second championship title in two seasons[16] and domestic cup.[17] He was awarded as the forward of the 2023–24 season by the League Football Association.[18]
Midtjylland
[edit]On 31 August 2024, Kuchta signed a contract with Danish Superliga club Midtjylland until 2028.[19]
Sparta Prague (loan)
[edit]On 15 January 2025, Kuchta joined Sparta Prague on half-year loan deal with option for a permanent transfer.[20]
Sparta Prague
[edit]On 30 May 2025, Kuchta signed a multi-year contract with Sparta Prague.[21]
International career
[edit]Kuchta debuted for the Czech Republic national team on 8 October 2021 in a 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification against Wales.[22] On 19 November 2023, Kuchta with Vladimír Coufal and Jakub Brabec had been kicked out of the Czech Republic's national team camp after they allegedly went out clubbing two days before the UEFA Euro 2024 qualifying Group E against Moldova.[23] He was included in Ivan Hašek's Czech Republic 26-man squad for the UEFA Euro 2024.[24]
Career statistics
[edit]Club
[edit]- As of match played 15 March 2025[25]
| Club | Season | League | National cup[a] | Europe | Total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Slavia Prague | 2015–16 | Czech First League | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 1 | 0 | |
| Bohemians (loan) | 2016–17 | Czech First League | 17 | 0 | 3 | 1 | — | 20 | 1 | |
| 2017–18 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 4 | 0 | |||
| Total | 21 | 0 | 3 | 1 | — | 24 | 1 | |||
| Viktoria Žižkov (loan) | 2017–18 | Czech National Football League | 12 | 4 | — | — | 12 | 4 | ||
| Slovácko (loan) | 2018–19 | Czech First League | 14 | 4 | 2 | 1 | — | 16 | 5 | |
| Teplice (loan) | 2018–19 | Czech First League | 8 | 3 | 0 | 0 | — | 8 | 3 | |
| Slovan Liberec (loan) | 2019–20 | Czech First League | 13 | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | 15 | 3 | |
| Slovan Liberec | 2019–20 | Czech First League | 10 | 4 | 2 | 0 | — | 12 | 4 | |
| Slavia Prague | 2020–21 | Czech First League | 27 | 15 | 3 | 3 | 11[b] | 2 | 41 | 20 |
| 2021–22 | 16 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 8[c] | 3 | 25 | 12 | ||
| Total | 43 | 24 | 4 | 3 | 19 | 5 | 66 | 32 | ||
| Lokomotiv Moscow | 2021–22 | Russian Premier League | 10 | 3 | 1 | 0 | — | 11 | 3 | |
| Sparta Prague (loan) | 2022–23 | Czech First League | 29 | 14 | 4 | 2 | 2[d] | 0 | 35 | 16 |
| Sparta Prague | 2023–24 | Czech First League | 32 | 17 | 2 | 1 | 14[e] | 3 | 47 | 21 |
| 2024–25 | Czech First League | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5[f] | 0 | 8 | 0 | |
| Total | 35 | 17 | 2 | 1 | 19 | 3 | 55 | 21 | ||
| Midtjylland | 2024–25 | Danish Superliga | 9 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5[g] | 0 | 16 | 2 |
| Sparta Prague (loan) | 2024–25 | Czech First League | 7 | 3 | 1 | 0 | — | 8 | 3 | |
| Career total | 204 | 76 | 22 | 10 | 45 | 8 | 271 | 94 | ||
- ^ Includes Czech Cup, Russian Cup, Danish Cup
- ^ Includes one appearance in UEFA Champions League and ten appearances and two goals in UEFA Europa League
- ^ Two appearances in UEFA Champions League, one appearance in UEFA Europa League, five appearances and three goals in UEFA Europa Conference League
- ^ Appearances in UEFA Europa Conference League
- ^ Two appearances in UEFA Champions League, twelve appearances and three goals in UEFA Europa League
- ^ efn
- ^ Appearances in UEFA Europa League
International
[edit]- As of 19 November 2024[26]
| National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Czech Republic | 2021 | 4 | 0 |
| 2022 | 8 | 2 | |
| 2023 | 8 | 1 | |
| 2024 | 7 | 0 | |
| Total | 27 | 3 | |
- Scores and results list Czech Republic's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Kuchta goal.[26]
| No. | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 June 2022 | Sinobo Stadium, Prague, Czech Republic | 1–0 | 2–1 | 2022–23 UEFA Nations League A | |
| 2 | 5 June 2022 | Sinobo Stadium, Prague, Czech Republic | 2–1 | 2–2 | ||
| 3 | 24 March 2023 | Fortuna Arena, Prague, Czech Republic | 3–0 | 3–1 | UEFA Euro 2024 qualifying |
Honours
[edit]FC Slovan Liberec
Slavia Prague
Sparta Prague
Individual
- Czech First League Player of the Month: January 2021
- Czech First League Top goalscorer: 2020–21
- Czech First League Forward of the season: 2023–24[18]
References
[edit]- ^ "Jan Kuchta – Czechia – European Qualifiers". UEFA. Retrieved 17 June 2023.
- ^ "Game Report by Soccerway". Soccerway. 8 November 2015.
- ^ "ALEX KRÁL PŘESTUPUJE DO SLAVIE, NA HOSTOVÁNÍ PŘICHÁZÍ JAN KUCHTA". FK Teplice. 2 January 2019. Retrieved 12 March 2019.
- ^ "Jan Kuchta re-joins Slavia". SK Slavia Prague. 23 July 2020.
- ^ "Sparta na závěr sezony deklasovala Brno, Slavia porazila Budějovice. Hložek čtyřmi góly dotáhl Kuchtu". Czech Radio (in Czech). 29 May 2021. Retrieved 30 May 2021.
- ^ a b "Slavia - Budějovice 2:1. Mistři bez prohry, trefil se i Kuchta". Blesk (in Czech). 29 May 2021. Retrieved 18 June 2021.
- ^ "ФК "Локомотив" согласовал контракт с Яном Кухтой". FC Lokomotiv Moscow (in Russian). 12 January 2022. Retrieved 12 January 2022.
- ^ ""Химки" подают протест на присуждение поражения "Локо". Все из-за участия в матче Кухты" (in Russian). Sport Express. 6 March 2022.
- ^ "В КДК объяснили, почему не засчитали техническое поражение "Локомотиву"". Championat (in Russian). 10 March 2022.
- ^ "Jan Kuchta přichází na Spartu". AC Sparta Prague (in Czech). 25 June 2022. Retrieved 25 June 2022.
- ^ Dosadil, Pavel (4 August 2022). "Surová hra přišla Kuchtu draho. Kolik kol stráví jen na tribuně?". sport.cz (in Czech). Borgis. Retrieved 4 August 2022.
- ^ "Pět zápasů je moc?! Sparta a Kuchta se odvolali proti trestu". sport.cz (in Czech). Borgis. Czech News Agency. 8 August 2022. Retrieved 8 August 2022.
- ^ Dosadil, Pavel (11 August 2022). "Kuchta má smůlu, milost nedostane. Sparťanský útočník s odvoláním neuspěl". sport.cz (in Czech). Borgis. Retrieved 11 August 2022.
- ^ a b "Sparta v euforii! Remíza na Slovácku odstartovala mistrovské oslavy". Sport.cz (in Czech). Borgis. Czech News Agency. 23 May 2023. Retrieved 23 May 2023.
- ^ "Kuchta se do Ruska vracet nebude. Sparta ho získala na přestup" [Kuchta Won’t Be Returning to Russia. Sparta Got His Transfer]. ČT Sport (in Czech). 14 May 2023. Retrieved 14 May 2023.
- ^ a b "SESTŘIH: Boleslav - Sparta 0:5. Titul pro Letenské! Kuchta dal čtyři góly". Blesk (in Czech). Czech News Center. Czech News Agency. 18 May 2024. Retrieved 19 May 2024.
- ^ a b Neumann, Robert (22 May 2024). "Sparta slaví double! Triumf v nervózním finále trefil Birmančevič". Sport.cz (in Czech). Borgis. Retrieved 23 May 2024.
- ^ a b "Brankářem sezony je Staněk, obráncům vládne Hranáč. Uspěli i dva mistři". League Football Association (Press release) (in Czech). 28 May 2024. Retrieved 29 May 2024.
- ^ Rothausen, Christian (31 August 2024). "Tjekkisk landsholdsbomber er ny FC Midtjylland-spiller". FC Midtjylland (in Danish). Retrieved 31 August 2024.
- ^ Lizec, Jiří (15 January 2025). "Kuchta je oficiálně zpět ve Spartě. Expert: Může být lídr, ale vidím i rizika". Sport.cz (in Czech). Borgis. Retrieved 15 January 2025.
- ^ Mach, Tomáš (30 May 2025). "Definitivní návrat. O Kuchtově budoucnosti je rozhodnuto". Sport.cz (in Czech). Borgis. Retrieved 30 May 2025.
- ^ "Belgie nám pomůže, věří po ztrátě Kuchta. Na debut nezapomene do konce života". Aktuálně.cz (in Czech). 9 October 2021. Retrieved 28 June 2023.
- ^ Leeks, Jacob (19 November 2023). "West Ham star among three banished from national team after "fundamentally violating" rules". Mirror Online. Retrieved 20 November 2023.
- ^ "Nominace reprezentace na přípravný kemp před Euro 2024". Football Association of the Czech Republic (in Czech). Retrieved 12 June 2024.
- ^ Jan Kuchta at Soccerway. Retrieved 23 February 2024.
- ^ a b Jan Kuchta at FAČR (in Czech)
- ^ Čihák, Jiří (1 July 2020). "Liberec - Sparta 1:2, trofej po šesti letech, rozhodla hloupá penalta". iDNES.cz (in Czech). Mafra.
External links
[edit]- Jan Kuchta at the Czech First League
- Jan Kuchta at Soccerway
- Jan Kuchta at FAČR (in Czech)
Jan Kuchta
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Youth career
Jan Kuchta began his youth football journey with MFK Pardubice in 2003, spending two stints there from 2003 to 2005 and again from 2006 to 2007, interspersed with a brief period at TJ Sokol Rosice nad Labem between 2005 and 2006.[1] In 2007, he joined RMSK Cidlina Nový Bydžov, where he continued his development until 2010.[1] At the age of 13, Kuchta moved to the AC Sparta Praha youth academy in 2010, honing his skills as a promising forward over the next three years.[1] In 2013, he transferred to the SK Slavia Praha academy, where he further progressed as a centre-forward until 2015, laying the groundwork for his transition to senior football with the club.[1]Slavia Prague and loans (2015–2020)
Jan Kuchta signed his first professional contract with Slavia Prague in 2015, having progressed through the club's youth academy since 2013.[1] He made his senior debut for Slavia on 8 November 2015, coming on as a substitute for 12 minutes in a 2–2 Czech First League draw against Bohemians 1905 at Eden Arena.[4][9] This lone appearance for the first team that season marked the start of his senior career, though limited opportunities led to a series of loans to build experience as a centre-forward. In the 2016–17 season, Kuchta was loaned to Bohemians 1905 in the Czech First League, where he featured in 21 appearances across all competitions without scoring a goal, primarily providing support in attack and adapting to the demands of top-flight football.[9][10] He remained with Bohemians briefly into the 2017–18 season before moving to Viktoria Žižkov in the Czech National Football League (second tier) on loan in January 2018. There, Kuchta recorded 12 appearances and 4 goals, helping the team in their promotion push while honing his finishing and movement off the ball.[11] Kuchta's development continued with a loan to Slovácko for the second half of the 2018–19 season, during which he made 14 appearances and scored 4 goals in the Czech First League, demonstrating improved goal-scoring instincts in competitive matches.[10][9] In January 2019, he joined Teplice on another loan until the end of the season, contributing 8 appearances and 3 goals across league and cup fixtures, further solidifying his role as a versatile forward capable of linking play.[12][9] These spells allowed Kuchta to gain consistent playing time in the Czech leagues, focusing on physicality and tactical awareness essential for a striker. For the 2019–20 season, Kuchta was loaned to Slovan Liberec, appearing in 27 matches across all competitions and scoring 7 goals (6 in league, 1 in cup).[10] This period emphasized his adaptation to varying defensive setups and contributed to his overall maturation as a professional. In February 2020, the loan transitioned to a permanent transfer to Liberec.Slovan Liberec (2020)
In February 2020, Jan Kuchta's loan spell at Slovan Liberec from Slavia Prague was converted into a permanent transfer on 21 February 2020, marking his first full senior role independent of loans.[4][13] This move solidified his position within the team during the latter part of the 2019–20 Czech First League season, where he had already been contributing since joining on loan in July 2019.[14] During the 2019–20 season overall at Liberec, Kuchta appeared in 27 matches across all competitions, scoring 7 goals. His contributions helped the team maintain competitiveness in the league. In the Czech Cup (MOL Cup), Kuchta featured in 4 matches and netted 1 goal, playing a key role in Liberec's run to the final, where they faced AC Sparta Prague on 1 July 2020 but lost 2–1.[14] Kuchta's time at Liberec concluded in the summer of 2020 when he returned to Slavia Prague on 23 July, ending his brief but impactful permanent stint at the club.[4]Slavia Prague (2020–2022)
In the summer of 2020, following a successful spell at Slovan Liberec, Jan Kuchta rejoined Slavia Prague on a four-year contract until June 2024.[4] His experience at Liberec, where he scored seven goals in 27 appearances across all competitions during the 2019–20 season, had honed his skills and prepared him for a more central role in Slavia's attack.[15] During the 2020–21 season, Kuchta solidified his position as Slavia's primary centre-forward, starting regularly and demonstrating improved finishing precision.[1] In the Czech First League, he made 27 appearances and scored 15 goals, sharing the top scorer honor with Adam Hložek.[16][17] Across all competitions, including the UEFA Europa League and Czech Cup, he featured in 40 matches and netted 20 goals, contributing significantly to Slavia's undefeated campaign that clinched the Czech First League title.[16][18] In the first half of the 2021–22 season, Kuchta maintained his importance in Slavia's forward line, integrating effectively with the team's high-pressing style and providing consistent goal threats.[1] He recorded 9 goals in 16 Czech First League appearances, along with 3 goals in European competitions such as the UEFA Europa Conference League.[19] His overall performance during this period—totaling 65 appearances and 32 goals across both seasons—highlighted his growth into a reliable striker for the club.[15] Kuchta's tenure at Slavia ended in January 2022 when he transferred to Lokomotiv Moscow for a reported fee of €5 million, signing a four-and-a-half-year deal.[20]Lokomotiv Moscow (2022)
On 12 January 2022, Jan Kuchta joined Lokomotiv Moscow from Slavia Prague on a transfer that reflected his strong scoring form in the previous Czech First League season, where he had been the top scorer with 15 goals.[21][22] He signed a four-and-a-half-year contract running until June 2026.[22] Kuchta made his debut for Lokomotiv on 6 March 2022 in a Russian Premier League match against FC Khimki, where he scored the winning goal in a 3–2 victory.[23] Over the remainder of the season, he appeared in 10 league matches, netting 3 goals and providing 1 assist.[10] In total across all competitions, he played 11 games, scoring 3 goals and recording 2 assists.[24] Kuchta's time at Lokomotiv was curtailed by the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine, which led to widespread disruptions in the Russian Premier League as FIFA permitted foreign players to suspend or terminate their contracts without penalty until 30 June 2022.[25][26] This geopolitical crisis contributed to limited playing opportunities for international talents like Kuchta amid club uncertainties and player departures. He left the club on loan to Sparta Prague on 25 June 2022, with his Lokomotiv contract later terminated in 2023 to facilitate a permanent move.[24][27] Kuchta won no honours during his brief spell at Lokomotiv.Sparta Prague (2022–2024)
In June 2022, shortly after his transfer to Lokomotiv Moscow, Jan Kuchta joined Sparta Prague on a season-long loan from the Russian club, marking his return to Czech football with the rival of his former team Slavia Prague.[28][24] During the 2022–23 season, Kuchta quickly adapted as a key forward, making 35 appearances across all competitions and scoring 16 goals, which helped Sparta secure a strong league position. His contributions included vital strikes that bolstered the team's attack amid the intense Prague derby rivalry. The loan deal included an option to buy, which Sparta exercised in June 2023, signing Kuchta permanently for a reported €2.5 million.[29] In the 2023–24 season, Kuchta solidified his role as Sparta's primary striker, featuring in 42 matches across all competitions and scoring 20 goals. His goal-scoring prowess was instrumental in Sparta clinching the Czech First League title and defeating Viktoria Plzeň 2–1 in the Czech Cup final, securing the domestic double.[30][31] Over his initial two-year spell at Sparta Prague from 2022 to 2024, Kuchta amassed 77 appearances and 36 goals across all competitions, establishing himself as a central figure in the team's offensive line and derby successes.[10]Midtjylland (2024–2025)
On 31 August 2024, Jan Kuchta transferred from Sparta Prague to FC Midtjylland in the Danish Superliga for a reported fee of €2.7 million, signing a four-year contract until June 2028. The move was influenced by his prior success at Sparta, where he had established himself as a key forward, prompting interest from the ambitious Danish club seeking to bolster their attacking options ahead of the 2024–25 season.[32] During the first half of the 2024–25 season, Kuchta made 16 appearances across all competitions for Midtjylland, scoring 2 goals. In the Superliga, he featured in 9 matches, netting 1 goal while accumulating 549 minutes, primarily as a substitute. He also appeared in 2 Danish Cup games, scoring once, and 5 Europa League qualifiers without finding the net. His limited output reflected a subdued integration into the squad, with no assists recorded.[10] Kuchta faced notable challenges adapting to Midtjylland's high-pressing 3-4-3 system, which emphasized physical intensity and quick transitions, differing from the more possession-oriented Czech league.[33] He struggled to receive sufficient service as a central striker, often isolated in build-up play, and cited the demanding physical style of Danish football as a hurdle, particularly during European fixtures where Midtjylland competed in the Europa League group stage.[33] These issues contributed to his limited impact, with observers noting he failed to meet expectations despite the club's investment.[34] On 15 January 2025, after just over four months, Kuchta departed Midtjylland to rejoin Sparta Prague on a loan deal until the end of the season, with an option for a permanent transfer.[5] The early exit underscored the unsuccessful stint, as he sought a return to familiar surroundings to regain form.[33]Sparta Prague (2025–present)
In January 2025, Kuchta rejoined Sparta Prague on a half-season loan from Midtjylland, with an option for a permanent transfer. During this period, spanning the second half of the 2024–25 season, he made 20 appearances across all competitions and scored 8 goals, contributing to the team's domestic campaign.[15][10] The loan arrangement proved successful, leading Sparta Prague to exercise the purchase option on 29 May 2025, securing Kuchta on a multi-year permanent contract as a centre-forward wearing jersey number 10.[35] His prior experience with the club from 2022–2024 provided immediate familiarity with the squad and tactics. The permanent transfer was completed on 1 July 2025 for €2 million. As of November 2025, his estimated market value stands at €4 million, reflecting his established role in the team's title defense efforts in the Czech First League.[1][3] As of November 2025, in the ongoing 2025–26 season, Kuchta has featured in 23 matches across all competitions and netted 7 goals (4 in league, 3 in UEFA Conference League qualifiers), bolstering Sparta's attack in both domestic and European fixtures.[15][10] Notably, he participated in the UEFA Conference League league phase match against Raków Częstochowa on 6 November 2025, entering as a substitute in the 62nd minute during a 2–1 victory that advanced Sparta's group standing.[36]International career
Youth international career
Jan Kuchta began his youth international career with the Czech Republic, gaining initial exposure at lower age-group levels during his formative years at Slavia Prague's youth academy. While detailed records for U17 and U18 appearances remain limited in public sources, he progressed to more prominent youth squads, reflecting his development as a forward.[37] Kuchta earned call-ups to the Czech Republic U19 team in 2014–2016, where he made 6 appearances and scored 3 goals in qualifiers and friendlies, honing his skills alongside club loans that enhanced his physical and tactical readiness for international play. By 2017–2018, he represented the U20 side, making 4 appearances and scoring 1 goal, including matches against teams like Italy in friendlies. These outings paralleled his loan experiences, providing crucial competitive experience against international opposition.[38][37] In 2018, Kuchta made 1 appearance for the U21 team, with no goals in limited opportunities during European Championship qualifiers, marking the culmination of his youth international phase. This progression facilitated his smooth transition to the senior national team in 2021.[37]Senior international career
Kuchta made his senior international debut for the Czech Republic on 8 October 2021, coming on as a substitute in a 2–2 draw against Wales during a 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifier. As of November 2025, he has earned 33 caps and scored 5 goals for the national team.[2] His first international goal came on 2 June 2022 in a 2–1 UEFA Nations League victory over Switzerland, where he opened the scoring in the 11th minute with a clinical finish.[39] Three days later, on 5 June 2022, Kuchta netted his second goal in a 2–1 Nations League win against Spain, chipping the goalkeeper after a long ball to equalize in the second half. His third goal arrived on 24 March 2023 during a 3–1 UEFA Euro 2024 qualifying triumph over Poland, striking in the 64th minute to seal the result after an early lead. He scored his fourth and fifth goals in subsequent international fixtures, including World Cup qualifiers in 2024 and 2025.[40] Kuchta was selected for the Czech Republic's 26-man squad for UEFA Euro 2024 under coach Ivan Hašek, where he featured as a substitute in group stage matches against Portugal and Turkey. On 19 November 2023, ahead of a crucial Euro 2024 qualifier against Moldova, Kuchta was removed from the national team camp along with teammates Vladimir Coufal and Jakub Brabec for breaching disciplinary rules by visiting a nightclub in Olomouc.[41] Kuchta typically wears the number 11 shirt and continues to contribute as a versatile forward in World Cup qualifiers, Nations League fixtures, and friendlies, drawing on his strong club form at Slavia Prague prior to his debut.[42]Career statistics
Club
Jan Kuchta's club career statistics encompass appearances, goals, and assists across league, national cup, and European competitions, as aggregated below by major club periods up to November 18, 2025. The data reflect his contributions in senior first-team matches only.[43][10]| Club Period | Competition Type | Appearances | Goals | Assists | Yellow Cards | Red Cards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Early career and loans (2015–2019) | League | 43 | 6 | 2 | 8 | 0 |
| National Cup | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Europe | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Total | 48 | 7 | 2 | 8 | 0 | |
| Slovan Liberec (2019–2020) | League | 23 | 6 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| National Cup | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Europe | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Total | 27 | 7 | 0 | 5 | 0 | |
| Slavia Prague (2020–2022) | League | 43 | 24 | 5 | 7 | 1 |
| National Cup | 6 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | |
| Europe | 18 | 6 | 7 | 3 | 0 | |
| Total | 67 | 32 | 13 | 11 | 1 | |
| Lokomotiv Moscow (2022) | League | 10 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| National Cup | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Europe | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Total | 11 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | |
| Sparta Prague (2022–2024) | League | 61 | 31 | 9 | 7 | 1 |
| National Cup | 8 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | |
| Europe | 26 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 0 | |
| Total | 95 | 41 | 19 | 15 | 1 | |
| Midtjylland (2024–2025) | League | 13 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| National Cup | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| Europe | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Total | 16 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | |
| Sparta Prague (2025–present) | League | 15 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| National Cup | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Europe | 8 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | |
| Total | 23 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 0 | |
| Career Total | League | 208 | 75 | 22 | 30 | 3 |
| National Cup | 24 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 0 | |
| Europe | 55 | 16 | 17 | 10 | 0 | |
| Grand Total | 287 | 99 | 43 | 43 | 3 |
International
Jan Kuchta made his senior international debut for the Czech Republic on 8 October 2021, coming on as a substitute in a 2–2 draw against Wales during the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.[44] As of 18 November 2025, he has accumulated 33 caps and 5 goals for the national team.[44] During UEFA Euro 2024, Kuchta appeared in two group stage matches, substituting in the 2–1 loss to Portugal and the 2–1 defeat to Turkey, but did not score.[44] The following table summarizes his appearances and goals by year:| Year | Appearances | Goals |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 4 | 1 |
| 2022 | 8 | 2 |
| 2023 | 8 | 1 |
| 2024 | 7 | 0 |
| 2025 | 6 | 1 |
| Total | 33 | 5 |
| Competition | Appearances | Goals |
|---|---|---|
| FIFA World Cup qualifiers | 6 | 1 |
| UEFA European Championship qualifiers | 7 | 1 |
| UEFA Nations League | 13 | 2 |
| UEFA Euro 2024 | 2 | 0 |
| International friendlies | 5 | 1 |
| Total | 33 | 5 |
