David Jurásek

Czech footballer (born 2000)

David JurásekPersonal information

Full name|  David Jurásek
Date of birth|  (2000-08-07) 7 August 2000 (age 24)
Place of birth|  Uherské Hradiště, Czech Republic
Height|  1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
Position(s)|  Left-back
Team information

Current team

|  TSG Hoffenheim
(on loan from Benfica)
Number|  19
Youth career
2007−2009|  Dolní Němčí
2009–2015|  Slovácko
2015–2020|  Zbrojovka Brno
Senior career*
Years|  Team|  Apps|  (Gls)
2020|  Zbrojovka Brno|  6|  (0)
2020−2021|  Prostějov|  25|  (3)
2021−2022|  Mladá Boleslav|  15|  (1)
2022–2023|  Slavia Prague|  42|  (3)
2022|  Slavia Prague B|  1|  (0)
2023–|  Benfica|  6|  (0)
2024–2025|  → TSG Hoffenheim (loan)|  27|  (0)
International career‡
2017|  Czech Republic U17|  1|  (0)
2021–|  Czech Republic U21|  3|  (0)
2023–|  Czech Republic|  11|  (1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 17:26, 26 April 2025 (UTC)
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 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

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### Early career

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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.[4]

### Slavia Prague

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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.[5]

### Benfica

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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.[6] 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.[7] 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[8] and got subsequently sidelined for a month.[9] 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.[10]

#### Hoffenheim (loan)

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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.[11][12][13] Later that year, on 1 July, he extended his loan contract for another year.[14]

## International career

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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.[15]

On 24 March 2023, Jurásek debuted for the Czech senior team in UEFA Euro 2024 qualifying match against Poland.[16] He scored his first goal in a preparatory friendly match against Malta on 8 June 2024, which ended in a 7–1 victory for the Czechs.[17]

On 28 May 2024, he was selected in the 26-man squad for the UEFA Euro 2024.[18]

## Career statistics

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### Club

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As of match played 26 April 2025[19]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition  Club  | Season  | League  | National cup[a] | League cup[b] | Continental  | Other  | Total

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Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals
Zbrojovka Brno | 2019–20 | Czech National League | 6 | 0 | — | — | — | — | 6 | 0
Prostějov | 2020–21 | Czech National League  | 25 | 3 | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | 26 | 3
Mladá Boleslav | 2021–22 | Czech First League | 15 | 1 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | 17 | 3
Slavia Prague | 2021–22 | Czech First League  | 11 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 11 | 1
2022–23 | Czech First League  | 31 | 2 | 5 | 0 | — | 8[c] | 0 | — | 44 | 2
Total  | 42 | 3 | 5 | 0 | — | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 55 | 3
Slavia Prague B | 2022–23 | Czech National League  | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 0
Benfica | 2023–24 | Primeira Liga | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3[d] | 0 | 1[e] | 0 | 12 | 0
TSG Hoffenheim (loan)  | 2023–24 | Bundesliga | 13 | 0 | — | — | — | — | 13 | 0
2024–25 | Bundesliga  | 14 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — | 5[f] | 0 | — | 21 | 0
Total  | 27 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — | 5 | 0 | — | 34 | 0
Career total  | 122 | 7 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 151 | 9

1. ^ Includes Czech Cup, Taça de Portugal
2. ^ Includes Taça da Liga
3. ^ Appearances in UEFA Europa Conference League
4. ^ Appearances in UEFA Champions League
5. ^ Appearance in Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira
6. ^ Appearances in UEFA Europa League

### International

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As of match played 26 June 2024[20]
Appearances and goals by national team and year  National team | Year | Apps | Goals

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Czech Republic | 2023 | 5 | 0
2024 | 6 | 1
Total | 11 | 1

Scores and results list Czech Republic's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Jurásek goal.[20]
List of international goals scored by David Jurásek  No. | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition

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1. | 7 June 2024 | Untersberg-Arena, Grödig, Austria |  Malta | 3–0 | 7–1 | Friendly

## Honours

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Benfica

* Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira: 2023[21]

Individual

* Czech First League Newcomer of the Season: 2021–22[22]

## References

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1. ^ a b "Defenzivní talent Jurásek přestoupil do Boleslavi z Prostějova" (in Czech). FK Mladá Boleslav. 16 July 2021. Retrieved 25 February 2022.
2. ^ "Spousta šancí, žádná branka. Zbrojovka remizovala s Duklou" (in Czech). FC Zbrojovka Brno. Retrieved 1 June 2020.
3. ^ "David Jurásek: "Bez Prostějova bych se do Boleslavi vůbec nedostal," usmívá se po přestupu" (in Czech). Prostějovský Večerník. 3 July 2021. Retrieved 25 February 2022.
4. ^ David Jurásek at Soccerway
5. ^ "Fila and Jurásek join Slavia". SK Slavia Praha. 10 February 2022. Retrieved 25 February 2022.
6. ^ Malý, Jan (10 July 2023). "Jurásek už patří Benfice, je jejím druhým nejdražším obráncem v historii". Sport.cz (in Czech). Retrieved 10 July 2023.
7. ^ "Benfica soube mudar para ganhar a Supertaça" [Benfica knew how to change to win Supercup] (in Portuguese). Público. 9 August 2023. Retrieved 17 September 2023.
8. ^ "Benfica: Jurásek saiu lesionado" [Benfica: Jurásek came off injured] (in Czech). A Bola. 15 August 2023. Retrieved 18 September 2023.
9. ^ "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. Retrieved 18 September 2023.
10. ^ Fernandes, Mariana (3 October 2023). "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)]. Observador (in Portuguese).
11. ^ "David Jurásek wechselt auf Leihbasis zur TSG" [David Jurásek is moving to TSG on loan] (in German). TSG 1899 Hoffenheim. 24 August 2023. Retrieved 22 January 2024.
12. ^ "Jurásek out on loan". Benfica. 22 January 2024.
13. ^ "Mercado Benfica (oficial): Jurásek emprestado ao Hoffenheim" [Benfica Market (official): Jurásek loaned to Hoffenheim]. A Bola (in Portuguese). 22 January 2024.
14. ^ "Leihe verlängert – Jurásek bleibt ein weiteres Jahr bei der TSG" (in German). TSG 1899 Hoffenheim. 1 July 2024.
15. ^ "David Jurásek" (in Czech). Football Association of the Czech Republic. Retrieved 25 February 2022.
16. ^ "Třetí nejlepší výkon pod Šilhavým, soudí čtenáři. Exceloval debutant Jurásek". Mladá fronta Dnes (in Czech). Mafra. 25 March 2023.
17. ^ Myšák, Tomáš (8 June 2024). "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 (in Czech).
18. ^ "Nominace reprezentace na přípravný kemp před EURO 2024" [National team nominations for the preparatory camp before EURO 2024] (in Czech). Czech Football Association. 28 May 2024. Retrieved 28 May 2024.
19. ^ David Jurásek at Soccerway
20. ^ a b David Jurásek at National-Football-Teams.com
21. ^ Vaza, Marco (9 August 2023). "Benfica soube mudar para ganhar a Supertaça". Público (in Portuguese).
22. ^ "Nejlepším hráčem ligy je Holeš, trenérem sezony Bílek, cizincem Beauguel" (in Czech). iDnes. 15 May 2022. Retrieved 20 May 2022.

## External links

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* Profile at FC Zbrojovka Brno official site
* David Jurásek at FAČR (in Czech)
* David Jurásek at Soccerway

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TSG 1899 Hoffenheim - current squad

* 1 Baumann (c)
* 2 Hranáč
* 3 Kadeřábek
* 4 Østigård
* 5 Kabak
* 6 Prömel
* 7 Bischof
* 8 Geiger
* 9 Bebou
* 13 Lenz
* 14 Orban
* 15 Gendrey
* 16 Stach
* 17 Tohumcu
* 18 Samassékou
* 19 Jurásek
* 20 Becker
* 21 Bülter
* 22 Prass
* 23 Hložek
* 25 Akpoguma
* 26 Tabaković
* 27 Kramarić
* 28 Micheler
* 29 Touré
* 32 Busk
* 33 Moerstedt
* 34 Nsoki
* 35 Chaves
* 36 Petersson
* 37 Philipp
* 52 Mokwa
* 53 Yardımcı
* Manager: Ilzer

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* e

Czech Republic squad – UEFA Euro 2024

* 1 Staněk
* 2 Zima
* 3 Holeš
* 4 Hranáč
* 5 Coufal
* 6 Vitík
* 7 Barák
* 8 Ševčík
* 9 Hložek
* 10 Schick
* 11 Kuchta
* 12 Douděra
* 13 Chytil
* 14 Provod
* 15 D. Jurásek
* 16 Kovář
* 17 Černý
* 18 Krejčí
* 19 Chorý
* 20 Lingr
* 21 Červ
* 22 Souček (c)
* 23 Jaroš
* 24 Vlček
* 25 Šulc
* 26 M. Jurásek
* Coach: Hašek

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*[Micheler]: Florian Micheler
*[Philipp]: Luca Philipp