David Jurásek Explained

David Jurásek
Fullname:David Jurásek
Birth Date:2000 8, df=yes
Birth Place:Uherské Hradiště, Czech Republic
Height:1.83 m
Position:Left-back
Currentclub:TSG Hoffenheim
(on loan from Benfica)
Clubnumber:19
Youthyears1:2007−2009
Youthclubs1:Dolní Němčí
Youthyears2:2009–2015
Youthclubs2:Slovácko
Youthyears3:2015–2020
Youthclubs3:Zbrojovka Brno
Years1:2020
Clubs1:Zbrojovka Brno
Caps1:6
Goals1:0
Years2:2020−2021
Clubs2:Prostějov
Caps2:25
Goals2:3
Years3:2021−2022
Clubs3:Mladá Boleslav
Caps3:15
Goals3:1
Years4:2022–2023
Clubs4:Slavia Prague
Caps4:42
Goals4:3
Years5:2022
Clubs5:Slavia Prague B
Caps5:1
Goals5:0
Years6:2023–
Clubs6:Benfica
Caps6:6
Goals6:0
Years7:2024–
Clubs7:TSG Hoffenheim (loan)
Caps7:13
Goals7:0
Nationalyears1:2017
Nationalteam1:Czech Republic U17
Nationalcaps1:1
Nationalgoals1:0
Nationalyears2:2021–
Nationalteam2:Czech Republic U21
Nationalcaps2:3
Nationalgoals2:0
Nationalyears3:2023–
Nationalteam3:Czech Republic
Nationalcaps3:11
Nationalgoals3:1
Club-Update:17:43, 18 May 2024 (UTC)
Nationalteam-Update:26 June 2024

David Jurásek (born 7 August 2000) is a Czech professional footballer who plays as a left-back for Bundesliga club TSG Hoffenheim, on loan from Primeira Liga club Benfica. He also represents the Czech Republic national team.

Club career

Early career

Jurásek began his career in the academy at Dolní Němčí, later moving to Slovácko and then to Zbrojovka Brno.[1]

He made his professional debut for Zbrojovka Brno in a 0–0 draw against Dukla Prague on 1 July 2020, replacing Ondřej Vaněk as a substitute in the final minute.[2] After six Czech National Football League appearances for the club, Jurásek signed for Prostějov in July 2020. At Prostějov, Jurásek made 25 league appearances, scoring three times, before signing for Czech First League club Mladá Boleslav in July 2021.[1] Upon joining Mladá Boleslav, Jurásek told Prostějov-based newspaper Prostějovský Večerník that his time in the second tier with Prostějov had been instrumental in earning a move to Mladá Boleslav.[3] On 21 August 2021, Jurásek made his debut in the Czech First League, starting in a 3–1 win against Teplice.

Slavia Prague

On 10 February 2022, following one goal and two assists in 15 league games, Slavia Prague announced Jurásek and fellow Mladá Boleslav teammate Daniel Fila had signed for the club, with the pair both signing contracts until June 2026.[4]

Benfica

On 10 July 2023, Jurásek signed a five-year contract with Portuguese side Benfica, in a deal totalling €14 million. His release clause was set at €80 million.[5] He made his debut for the club on 9 August, in the Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira coming off the bench to replace Mihailo Ristić at half-time in a 2–0 win over rivals Porto.[6] Five days later, Jurásek made his first start for Benfica and Primeira Liga debut in a 3–2 loss away at Boavista. At the end of the match, he suffered an ankle injury[7] and got subsequently sidelined for a month.[8] Jurásek made his UEFA Champions League debut on 3 October 2023, coming on as a substitute in the 79th minute of a 1–0 loss away at Inter Milan, in the competition's group stage.[9]

Hoffenheim (loan)

On 22 January 2024, Benfica sent Jurásek on loan to Bundesliga club TSG Hoffenheim until the end of the season, with an optional buy-clause reported to be €11 million, which could rise to €12 million with add-ons.[10] [11] [12] Later that year, on 1 July, he extended his loan contract for another year.[13]

International career

On 4 April 2017, Jurásek made his debut for the Czech Republic's under-17 side, playing in a 4–1 win against Belgium. Four years later, he earned his second youth cap for the Czech Republic, representing the under-21 team in a 3–0 victory against Kosovo.[14]

On 24 March 2023, Jurásek debuted for the Czech senior team in UEFA Euro 2024 qualifying match against Poland.[15] He scored his first goal in a prepatory friendly match against Malta on 8 June 2024, which ended in a 7–1 victory for the Czechs.[16]

On 28 May 2024, he was selected in the 26-man squad for the UEFA Euro 2024.[17]

Career statistics

Club

Club!rowspan="2"
SeasonLeagueNational cupLeague cupContinentalOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Zbrojovka Brno2019–20Czech National League6060
Prostějov2020–21Czech National League25310263
Mladá Boleslav2021–22Czech First League15122173
Slavia Prague2021–22Czech First League111111
2022–23Czech First League3125080442
Total423508000553
Slavia Prague B2022–23Czech National League1010
Benfica2023–24Primeira Liga6010103010120
TSG Hoffenheim (loan)2023–24Bundesliga130130
Career total10879210110101309

International

Appearances and goals by national team and year!National team!!Year!!Apps!!Goals
Czech Republic202350
202461
Total111

Scores and results list Czech Republic's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Jurásek goal.

List of international goals scored by David Jurásek! No. !! Date !! Venue !! Opponent !! Score !! Result !! Competition
1. 7 June 2024 Untersberg-Arena, Grödig, Austria 3–0 7–1 Friendly

Honours

Benfica

2023[18]

Individual

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Defenzivní talent Jurásek přestoupil do Boleslavi z Prostějova. 16 July 2021. 25 February 2022. FK Mladá Boleslav. cs.
  2. Web site: Spousta šancí, žádná branka. Zbrojovka remizovala s Duklou . FC Zbrojovka Brno. 1 June 2020. cs.
  3. Web site: David Jurásek: "Bez Prostějova bych se do Boleslavi vůbec nedostal," usmívá se po přestupu . Prostějovský Večerník. 3 July 2021. 25 February 2022. cs.
  4. Web site: Fila and Jurásek join Slavia . SK Slavia Praha. 10 February 2022. 25 February 2022.
  5. Web site: Malý. Jan. Jurásek už patří Benfice, je jejím druhým nejdražším obráncem v historii. Sport.cz. 10 July 2023. 10 July 2023. cs.
  6. Web site: Benfica soube mudar para ganhar a Supertaça . Benfica knew how to change to win Supercup . 9 August 2023. 17 September 2023. Público. pt.
  7. Web site: Benfica: Jurásek saiu lesionado. Benfica: Jurásek came off injured. A Bola. 15 August 2023. 18 September 2023. cs.
  8. Web site: Jurásek lesionou-se frente ao Boavista e já é conhecido o tempo de paragem. Jurásek got injured against Boavista and stopping time is already known. O Jogo. 15 August 2023. 18 September 2023.
  9. Web site: Mariana. Fernandes. Di María, a cara de uma equipa que gastou tudo para pagar uma fatura demasiado alta (a crónica do Inter Milão-Benfica). Di María, the face of a team that spent everything to pay a bill that was too high (the Inter Milan-Benfica chronicle) . 3 October 2023. Observador. pt.
  10. Web site: David Jurásek wechselt auf Leihbasis zur TSG . David Jurásek is moving to TSG on loan . 24 August 2023. 22 January 2024. TSG 1899 Hoffenheim. de.
  11. Web site: Jurásek out on loan. Benfica. 22 January 2024.
  12. News: Mercado Benfica (oficial): Jurásek emprestado ao Hoffenheim. Benfica Market (official): Jurásek loaned to Hoffenheim. A Bola. 22 January 2024. pt.
  13. Web site: Leihe verlängert – Jurásek bleibt ein weiteres Jahr bei der TSG . TSG 1899 Hoffenheim . de . 1 July 2024 .
  14. Web site: David Jurásek. Football Association of the Czech Republic. 25 February 2022. cs.
  15. News: Třetí nejlepší výkon pod Šilhavým, soudí čtenáři. Exceloval debutant Jurásek. Mladá fronta Dnes. Mafra. 25 March 2023. cs.
  16. News: Tomáš. Myšák. První gól za reprezentaci? Piloval jsem to se snoubenkou, řekl Jurásek po zápase s Maltou. Co ho v nominaci překvapilo?. First goal for the national team? "I worked it out with my fiancee", Jurásek said after the match with Malta. What surprised him in the national team?. Ruik.cz. 8 June 2024. cs.
  17. News: 28 May 2024 . Nominace reprezentace na přípravný kemp před EURO 2024 . National team nominations for the preparatory camp before EURO 2024 . cs . Czech Football Association . 28 May 2024.
  18. Web site: Marco. Vaza. Benfica soube mudar para ganhar a Supertaça. Público. 9 August 2023. pt.
  19. Web site: Nejlepším hráčem ligy je Holeš, trenérem sezony Bílek, cizincem Beauguel. iDnes. cs. 2022-05-15. 2022-05-20.