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Defensive midfielderCzechiaCzech Liga

David Planka

Squad depthBaník Ostrava · 21 yrsRotation
1.6
Ratingi
17
Seasoni
9.1
Valuei

ratings updated 22 Aug 2026

Profile

Full nameDavid Planka
PositionDefensive midfielder
NationalityCzechia
Age21
Date of birth28 Jul 2005
Shirt number#18
ClubBaník Ostrava
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Defensive midfielderalso played FWD

Season stats

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29
Appearances
2
Goals
4
Assists
1935
Minutes

Domestic-league season · Baník Ostrava.

Performance data · by competition

CompetitionAppsGAMinMatch
Czech Liga292419356.88

Scout report

Squad depthDefensive midfielder

D. Planka is a 21-year-old defensive midfielder at Baník Ostrava, rated 46.8 overall by Field Insider's model, ranking 75th of 320 on scout potential in the Czech Liga and 1716th of 1777 U-23 players tracked. A young player, he has been a fringe squad member this season (30% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 1.3 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Planka.

Judged on this season alone, Planka graded 13 — a workmanlike campaign that ranks 23rd of 51 of the 51 defensive midfielders in the Czech Liga, on 2 goals, 4 assists and 1.302 defensive actions per 90.

We hold a single season for Planka, so there's no year-on-year comparison to draw yet — the read above is this campaign only.

On long-term talent our Rating reads 47, top 34% of the 51 defensive midfielders in the Czech Liga. At 21 Planka is still climbing toward his ceiling, and a market index of 9.1 reflects that trajectory.

Current potentialTop 34% defensive midfielders · Czech LigaCurrent season23rd of 51 defensive midfielders · Czech Liga23rd-best defensive midfielder in the Czech Liga75th in the Czech Liga · potential17th-highest potential defensive midfielder in the Czech Liga1716th-highest potential U-23 tracked
46.8
Ratingi
17th of 51 defensive midfielders
13.3
Seasoni
below regular-starter level
30%
Minutes
limited game time
1.3
Def. actions / 90
light defensive volume

Output in context · Baník Ostrava finished 3rd of 6 · a mid-table side

29
Apps
1.3
Def. / 90
15
Tackles
9
Interceptions
6
Clean sheets

1.3 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — light defensive volume, with 6 clean sheets across 29 appearances. Going forward he chipped in 2 goals and 4 assists — a useful bonus from the back.

Strengths

  • Attacking threat. Chips in from deep: 0.29 goal involvements per 90, useful for a defensive midfielder.

Watch points

  • Game time. Only 30% of available minutes — needs a settled run to prove the level.

Outlook

With a Rating of 46.8, Planka carries the 17th-highest potential of the defensive midfielders in the Czech Liga (top 34%). Defensively he reads as light defensive volume (1.3 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90). At 21 the trajectory points up — potential sits near its ceiling (97/100) and market value should climb as minutes and output follow.

Generated from Field Insider's rating model · AI-written analysis to follow.

Season statistics

Bars = where he ranks among defensive midfielders in the Czech Liga with 600+ minutes this season.

Shooting

Goals2
Shots on target9
Shots14

Passing

Assists4
Pass accuracy86%

Possession

Successful dribbles23
Dribble success39.7%
Fouls won29

Defending

Tackles15
Interceptions9
Blocks2
Fouls committed24

Yellow/red cards

Yellow cards6
Red cards0

Transfer news

No transfer news found for this player.