Pavel Bucha
Czech Republic
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Pavel Bucha 2026 season stats
As a right central midfielder, Pavel Bucha has appeared in 21 Major League Soccer matches this season, totalling 1,770 minutes at an average rating of 6.97. 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 | 5 | 0.30 | 89 |
| Goal involvements | 9 | 0.46 | 82 |
| Shots | 18 | 0.90 | 39 |
| Shots on target | 8 | 0.40 | 58 |
| Shot accuracy | 44.0% | n/a | 80 |
| Shot conversion | 28.0% | n/a | 95 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.63 | n/a | 91 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0.05 | 45 |
| Shots off target | 5 | 0.25 | 25 |
| Shots blocked | 5 | 0.25 | 40 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 32 |
| Assists | 4 | 0.20 | 72 |
| Key passes | 22 | 1.10 | 56 |
| Chances created | 18 | 0.92 | 58 |
| Big chances created | 3 | 0.15 | 47 |
Pavel Bucha has taken 18 shots with 8 on target (44% accuracy), scoring 5 goals. That is a shot roughly every 98 minutes. Those shots are worth 1.1 expected goals (xG), 2.3 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 39th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Pavel Bucha has 4 assists and 22 key passes , creating 3 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 98 minutes. Pavel Bucha has set up 26 shots for teammates, worth 2.3 expected assists (xA). His creative output is strong, ranking in the 72nd percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 836 | 42.50 | 39 |
| Accurate passes | 719 | 36.60 | 43 |
| Pass accuracy | 86.0% | n/a | 53 |
| Long balls won | 21 | 1.07 | 23 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 34 |
| Accurate crosses | 8 | 0.41 | 66 |
| Backward passes | 233 | 11.85 | 85 |
| Passes (final third) | 63 | 3.20 | 13 |
Pavel Bucha has completed 719 of 836 passes at 86% accuracy , plus 8 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 39th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 12 | 0.61 | 53 |
| Dribble attempts | 26 | 1.32 | 56 |
| Dribble success | 0.5% | n/a | 46 |
| Duels won | 70 | 3.56 | 23 |
| Aerials won | 10 | 0.51 | 42 |
| Touches | 1123 | 57.10 | 33 |
| Possession lost | 202 | 10.27 | 41 |
| Dribbled past | 19 | 0.97 | 70 |
| Fouls won | 11 | 0.56 | 11 |
| Dispossessed | 23 | 1.17 | 67 |
| Turnovers | 26 | 1.32 | 61 |
Pavel Bucha completes 12 dribbles at a 46% success rate and wins 70 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 39 | 1.98 | 59 |
| Tackles won | 32 | 1.63 | 89 |
| Interceptions | 17 | 0.86 | 44 |
| Clearances | 25 | 1.27 | 57 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 133 | 6.76 | 94 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 1 | 0.05 | 78 |
| Errors led to shot | 2 | 0.10 | 81 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 41 |
Pavel Bucha makes 39 tackles and 17 interceptions , adding 25 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 45 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 59th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 17 | 0.86 | 19 |
| Yellow cards | 3 | 0.15 | 31 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 48 |
| Offsides | 0 | n/a | 26 |
| Fouls per card | 5.67 | n/a | 54 |
| Foul involvements | 28 | 1.42 | 8 |
| 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 17 fouls and received 3 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 5.7 fouls.
Positions played
Major League SoccerMainly right central midfielder (10 appearances), also at right wing back (9) and right midfielder (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs midfieldersStrengths
Weaknesses
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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 5 goals and 4 assists across 21 appearances (20 starts), totalling 1770 minutes. That works out to 0.3 goals and 0.2 assists per 90 minutes. Pavel Bucha has attempted 18 shots with 8 on target, a 44% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 1.14 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Pavel Bucha has created 18 chances including 3 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 12 successful dribbles from 26 attempts (46% success rate). Pavel Bucha has contributed 22 key passes and 22 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Pavel Bucha has registered 39 tackles (32 won), 17 interceptions, and 25 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 719 from 836 pass attempts, a 86% pass accuracy rate. Pavel Bucha has won 70 of 153 total duels.
Discipline
Pavel Bucha has received 3 yellow cards this season, committing 17 fouls and winning 11.
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 Nashville SC on January 16th. Cincinnati lost 4-0. Pavel Bucha played 90 minutes, registering 1 key pass, 2 tackles with a match rating of 6.41.
Recent matches
- January 16th4-0 lossatNashville SC(90 mins, rating 6.41)
- October 7th1-1 drawvsSeattle Sounders(17 mins, rating 6.35)
- July 21st2-1 winvsNew York City(90 mins, rating 7.23)
- August 6th1-1 drawatOrlando City(90 mins, 1 goal, rating 7.39)
- July 11th4-2 winvsSJ Earthquakes(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.61)
Next fixture
Pavel Bucha and Cincinnati are next in action on February 4th against DC United in the Major League Soccer. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Cincinnati vs DC United match preview.
Teammates at Cincinnati
Pavel Bucha currently plays alongside Samuel Gidi, Evan Louro, Roman Celentano, Obinna Nwobodo, David Doudera, Julián Malatini, Ayoub Jabbari, Bryan Ramírez, Ayoub Lajhar, Ademar Chávez, Kévin Denkey, Ender Echenique, Miles Robinson, Kristian Fletcher, Tom Barlow, Gerardo Valenzuela, Nick Hagglund, Teenage Hadebe, A. Chirilă, Ștefan Chirilă, Kyle Smith, Stiven Jimenez, Tah Anunga, Fabian Mrozek, Alvas Powell, Pavel Bucha, Evander, Matt Miazga and Kenji Mboma Dem at Cincinnati.