Jan Paluska
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Match-by-match stats
Jan Paluska 2025/2026 season stats
As a right center back, Jan Paluska has appeared in 13 Chance Liga matches this season, totalling 1,047 minutes at an average rating of 6.74. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Chance Liga defenders.
Player traits
Percentile vs defenders
Stats by competition
Output across every competition for club and country this season.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Chance Liga | 13 | 1,047 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 24 | 6.74 |
 Europa League | 3 | 248 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6.63 |
 Champions League | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6.53 |
| Total | 17 | 1,385 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 27 | 6.71 |
Champions LeagueAttacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 33 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 17 |
| Shots | 6 | 0.50 | 32 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 0.10 | 31 |
| Shot accuracy | 17.0% | n/a | 27 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 29 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 29 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 25 |
| Shots off target | 4 | 0.34 | 54 |
| Shots blocked | 1 | 0.09 | 31 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 38 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 29 |
| Key passes | 4 | 0.30 | 23 |
| Chances created | 0 | n/a | 11 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.09 | 53 |
Jan Paluska has taken 6 shots with 1 on target (17% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 175 minutes. He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 32nd percentile for shot volume among defenders. Jan Paluska has 0 assists and 4 key passes , creating 1 big chances . His creative output is below average, ranking in the 29th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 451 | 38.80 | 59 |
| Accurate passes | 351 | 30.20 | 58 |
| Pass accuracy | 78.0% | n/a | 48 |
| Long balls won | 22 | 1.89 | 42 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 1 | 0.09 | 27 |
| Backward passes | 42 | 3.61 | 38 |
| Passes (final third) | 76 | 6.53 | 70 |
Jan Paluska has completed 351 of 451 passes at 78% accuracy , plus 1 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 59th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 4 | 0.34 | 52 |
| Dribble attempts | 5 | 0.43 | 36 |
| Dribble success | 0.8% | n/a | 91 |
| Duels won | 63 | 5.42 | 70 |
| Aerials won | 30 | 2.58 | 76 |
| Touches | 672 | 57.80 | 51 |
| Possession lost | 147 | 12.64 | 61 |
| Dribbled past | 5 | 0.43 | 49 |
| Fouls won | 5 | 0.43 | 8 |
| Dispossessed | 3 | 0.26 | 42 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Jan Paluska completes 4 dribbles at a 80% success rate and wins 63 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 24 | 2.06 | 83 |
| Tackles won | 18 | 1.55 | 88 |
| Interceptions | 12 | 1.03 | 49 |
| Clearances | 36 | 3.09 | 32 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 35 | 3.01 | 32 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 1 | 0.09 | 83 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 41 |
Jan Paluska makes 24 tackles and 12 interceptions , adding 36 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 44 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 83rd percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 12 | 1.03 | 41 |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 0.17 | 48 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 43 |
| Fouls per card | 6.00 | n/a | 61 |
| Foul involvements | 17 | 1.46 | 16 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties missed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties won | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties committed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Jan Paluska has committed 12 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 6 fouls.
Positions played
Chance LigaMainly right center back (8 appearances), also at right back (4).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Jan Paluska previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chance Liga | 11 | 920 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 20 | 6.88 |
| Europa League | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.77 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chance Liga | 5 | 283 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 6.83 |
 Europa Conference League | 4 | 271 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 3.75 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 UEFA Youth League | 5 | 450 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1.55 |
About Jan Paluska
Chance Liga 2025/2026 season
This season in the Chance Liga, Jan Paluska has featured across 13 appearances (12 starts), totalling 1047 minutes. Jan Paluska has attempted 6 shots with 1 on target, a 17% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Jan Paluska has created 0 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 4 successful dribbles from 5 attempts (80% success rate). Jan Paluska has contributed 4 key passes and 11 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Jan Paluska has registered 24 tackles (18 won), 12 interceptions, and 36 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 351 from 451 pass attempts, a 78% pass accuracy rate. Jan Paluska has won 63 of 98 total duels.
Discipline
Jan Paluska has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 12 fouls and winning 5.
About Jan Paluska
Jan Paluska is a 21-year-old defender playing for Viktoria Plzeň in the Chance Liga, representing Czech Republic. Jan Paluska is -footed and wears the number 22 shirt. Born on 23 June 2005.
Most recent appearance
Jan Paluska's most recent match was away at Slavia Praha on January 15th. Viktoria Plzeň lost 3-5. Jan Paluska played 90 minutes, registering 1 shot, 2 key passs, 4 tackles with a match rating of 6.44.
Recent matches
- January 15th3-5 lossvsSlavia Praha(90 mins, rating 6.44)
- February 10th0-0 drawvsFenerbahçe(90 mins, rating 7.07)
- November 15th1-2 winatTeplice(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.77)
- September 15th2-0 winvsBaník Ostrava(6 mins, rating 6.42)
- August 30th1-2 winatRoma(68 mins, rating 6.28)
Next fixture
Jan Paluska and Viktoria Plzeň are next in action on February 18th against Slovan Liberec in the Chance Liga. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Viktoria Plzeň vs Slovan Liberec match preview.
Teammates at Viktoria Plzeň
Jan Paluska currently plays alongside Lukas Cerv, Matej Valenta, Tomas Ladra, Mohamed Toure, Stefan Pirgić, Salim Fago Lawal, Florian Wiegele, Cheick Souaré, Matej Vydra, Vaclav Mika, K. Spáčil, Alexandr Sojka, David Krcik, Denis Visinsky, Marian Tvrdon, Viktor Baier, D. Ťapaj, Merchas Doski, Jiri Panos, Sampson Dweh, Sebastian Bohac, Filip Prebsl, Amar Memic, Jan Paluska, Christophe Kabongo, Adam Kadlec, Baboucarr Faal, Vaclav Jemelka, Patrik Hrosovsky and Prince Adu at Viktoria Plzeň.