Pavel Bucha
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Pavel Bucha 2026 season stats
As a right central midfielder, Pavel Bucha has appeared in 14 Major League Soccer matches this season, totalling 1,213 minutes at an average rating of 6.91. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Major League Soccer midfielders.
Player traits
Percentile vs midfielders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 0.10 | 52 |
| Goal involvements | 6 | 0.45 | 81 |
| Shots | 12 | 0.90 | 41 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 0.30 | 47 |
| Shot accuracy | 33.0% | n/a | 52 |
| Shot conversion | 17.0% | n/a | 76 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.50 | n/a | 79 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0.07 | 48 |
| Shots off target | 4 | 0.30 | 36 |
| Shots blocked | 4 | 0.30 | 48 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 36 |
| Assists | 4 | 0.30 | 86 |
| Key passes | 14 | 1.00 | 49 |
| Chances created | 12 | 0.89 | 64 |
| Big chances created | 2 | 0.15 | 46 |
Pavel Bucha has taken 12 shots with 4 on target (33% accuracy), scoring 2 goals. That is a shot roughly every 101 minutes. He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 41st percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Pavel Bucha has 4 assists and 14 key passes , creating 2 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 101 minutes. His creative output is elite, ranking in the 86th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 574 | 42.60 | 40 |
| Accurate passes | 492 | 36.50 | 43 |
| Pass accuracy | 86.0% | n/a | 53 |
| Long balls won | 16 | 1.19 | 29 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 33 |
| Accurate crosses | 4 | 0.30 | 56 |
| Backward passes | 153 | 11.35 | 78 |
| Passes (final third) | 47 | 3.49 | 17 |
Pavel Bucha has completed 492 of 574 passes at 86% accuracy , plus 4 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 40th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 9 | 0.67 | 64 |
| Dribble attempts | 20 | 1.48 | 64 |
| Dribble success | 0.5% | n/a | 47 |
| Duels won | 49 | 3.64 | 26 |
| Aerials won | 8 | 0.59 | 45 |
| Touches | 780 | 57.90 | 35 |
| Possession lost | 142 | 10.54 | 46 |
| Dribbled past | 11 | 0.82 | 55 |
| Fouls won | 10 | 0.74 | 21 |
| Dispossessed | 19 | 1.41 | 75 |
| Turnovers | 21 | 1.56 | 58 |
Pavel Bucha completes 9 dribbles at a 45% success rate and wins 49 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 24 | 1.78 | 51 |
| Tackles won | 20 | 1.48 | 82 |
| Interceptions | 14 | 1.04 | 52 |
| Clearances | 18 | 1.34 | 59 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 93 | 6.90 | 92 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 1 | 0.07 | 79 |
| Errors led to shot | 2 | 0.15 | 86 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 42 |
Pavel Bucha makes 24 tackles and 14 interceptions , adding 18 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 51 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 51st percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 6 | 0.45 | 5 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0.07 | 16 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 48 |
| Offsides | 0 | n/a | 29 |
| Fouls per card | 6.00 | n/a | 65 |
| Foul involvements | 16 | 1.19 | 4 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties missed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties won | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties committed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Pavel Bucha has committed 6 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 6 fouls.
Positions played
Major League SoccerMainly right central midfielder (8 appearances), also at right wing back (5) and right midfielder (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs midfieldersStrengths
Weaknesses
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22 yrsPavel Bucha previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Major League Soccer | 37 | 3,213 | 3 | 3 | 62 | 51 | 6.95 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 36 | 3,177 | 4 | 2 | 26 | 65 | 7.14 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Chance Liga | 17 | 1,120 | 5 | 0 | 13 | 7 | 5.50 |
 Europa Conference League | 11 | 678 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3.77 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chance Liga | 33 | 2,737 | 3 | 5 | 29 | 24 | 6.43 |
 Champions League | 11 | 904 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 9 | 4.14 |
Champions League| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chance Liga | 31 | 2,567 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Europa Conference League | 4 | 404 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
About Pavel Bucha
Major League Soccer 2026 season
This season in the Major League Soccer, Pavel Bucha has scored 2 goals and 4 assists across 14 appearances (14 starts), totalling 1213 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0.3 assists per 90 minutes. Pavel Bucha has attempted 12 shots with 4 on target, a 33% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Pavel Bucha has created 12 chances including 2 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 9 successful dribbles from 20 attempts (45% success rate). Pavel Bucha has contributed 14 key passes and 13 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Pavel Bucha has registered 24 tackles (20 won), 14 interceptions, and 18 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 492 from 574 pass attempts, a 86% pass accuracy rate. Pavel Bucha has won 49 of 104 total duels.
Discipline
Pavel Bucha has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 6 fouls and winning 10.
About Pavel Bucha
Pavel Bucha is a 28-year-old midfielder playing for Cincinnati in the Major League Soccer, representing Czech Republic. Pavel Bucha is right-footed and wears the number 20 shirt. Born on 11 March 1998.
Most recent appearance
Pavel Bucha's most recent match was away at Kosovo on June 8th. Cincinnati won 2-1. Pavel Bucha played 46 minutes with a match rating of 6.5.
Recent matches
- June 8th2-1 winvsKosovo(46 mins, rating 6.5)
- August 13th6-2 winvsOrlando City(90 mins, 1 assist, rating 7.62)
- September 5th3-3 drawatSan Diego(90 mins, rating 6.56)
- March 28th3-5 lossvsInter Miami(87 mins, 1 goal, rating 6.59)
- April 14th2-2 drawatCharlotte(90 mins, 1 assist, rating 7.13)
Next fixture
Pavel Bucha and Cincinnati are next in action on November 21st against Vancouver Whitecaps in the Major League Soccer. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Cincinnati vs Vancouver Whitecaps match preview.
Teammates at Cincinnati
Pavel Bucha currently plays alongside Pavel Bucha, Gilberto Flores, Evander, Teenage Hadebe, Bryan Ramírez, Gerardo Valenzuela, Ademar Chávez, Tah Anunga, Alvas Powell, Ștefan Chirilă, Tom Barlow, Samuel Gidi, Fabian Mrozek, Kévin Denkey, Miles Robinson, Obinna Nwobodo, Roman Celentano, Kyle Smith, Kristian Fletcher, A. Chirilă, Ayoub Lajhar, Nick Hagglund, Stiven Jimenez, Ender Echenique, Evan Louro, Ayoub Jabbari, Matt Miazga and Kenji Mboma Dem at Cincinnati.