Jan Paluska stats
Czech Republic
Match-by-match stats
J. Paluska
Viktoria PlzeňDefenderBefore the next match
Viktoria Plzeň v Levski Sofia, Thursday
What Levski Sofia allow right centre backs
Position stats20 appearances at RCB against Levski Sofia in their last 20 matches; league average from the First League.
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Odds OutliersJan 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.
Stats by competition
Club and country, 2025/2026.
| 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
Jan Paluska has taken 6 shots with 1 on target (17% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 175 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.4 expected goals (xG), 0.1 of it from shots on target (xGOT). 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 . Jan Paluska has set up 4 shots for teammates, worth 0.6 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 29th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
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
Jan Paluska completes 4 dribbles at a 80% success rate and wins 63 duels .
Defending stats
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
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
vs defendersStrengths
Weaknesses
Viktoria Plzeň squad
S. Fago Lawal
23 yrs#7M. Touré
20 yrs#10
M. Vydra
34 yrs#11B. Faal
23 yrs#23
C. Kabongo23 yrs#25
P. Adu
23 yrs#80
L. Cerv25 yrs#6
D. Visinsky23 yrs#9
A. Sojka23 yrs#12
P. Hrosovsky
34 yrs#17
T. Ladra29 yrs#18
C. Souaré
24 yrs#19
J. Panos18 yrs#20S. Pirgic
23 yrs#36
A. Memić
25 yrs#99
26 yrs
25 yrs
25 yrsPrevious seasons
Per competition, club and country2024/2025
| 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 |
2023/2024
| 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 |
2022/2023
| 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. That shot output is worth 0.43 expected goals (xG) this season.
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 at home against 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 April 6th against Levski Sofia in the Europa League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Viktoria Plzeň vs Levski Sofia match preview.
Teammates at Viktoria Plzeň
Jan Paluska currently plays alongside Tomas Ladra, Jan Paluska, Filip Prebsl, Karel Spacil, Denis Visinsky, Lukas Cerv, Vaclav Jemelka, Cheick Souaré, Prince Adu, Patrik Hrosovsky, Sampson Dweh, Marian Tvrdon, Salim Fago Lawal, Christophe Kabongo, Baboucarr Faal, Denis Vavro, Florian Wiegele, Adam Gabriel, Alexandr Sojka, Merchas Doski, Jiri Panos, Tobias Paliscak, Amar Memić, Viktor Baier, Matej Vydra, Mohamed Touré, Dominik Ťapaj and Stefan Pirgic at Viktoria Plzeň.