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PositionDefensive midfielder
NationalityCzechia
Age26
Date of birth9 Feb 2000
Height182 cm
Shirt number#32
ClubPlzen
Defensive midfielder
22
Appearances
1
Goals
1
Assists
849
Minutes

Domestic-league season · Plzen.

Performance data · by competition

CompetitionAppsGAMinMatch
Czech Liga22118496.67
UEFA Europa League8025067.05
UEFA Champions League200847

Scout report

Squad depthDefensive midfielder

M. Valenta is a 26-year-old defensive midfielder at Plzen, enjoying a standout season — 1 goals and 1 assists in 22 appearances, a Season grade of 10, top 68% of Czech Liga defensive midfielders. On long-term scout potential he's rated 1.3, ranking 182nd of 325 in the Czech Liga. In his prime years, he has been a fringe squad member (27% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 3.39 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Valenta.

Judged on this season alone, Valenta graded 10 — a workmanlike campaign that ranks 36th of 53 of the 53 defensive midfielders in the Czech Liga, on 1 goal, 1 assist and 3.392 defensive actions per 90.

We hold a single season for Valenta, 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 1, 30th of 53 of the 53 defensive midfielders in the Czech Liga. At 26 Valenta is in his prime years, and a market index of 0 reflects that trajectory.

Current potential30th of 53 defensive midfielders · Czech Liga · 22 appsCurrent season36th of 53 defensive midfielders · Czech Liga · 22 apps36th-best defensive midfielder in the Czech Liga182nd in the Czech Liga · potential30th-highest potential defensive midfielder in the Czech Liga
1.3
Ratingi
30th of 53 defensive midfielders
9.6
Seasoni
below regular-starter level
27%
Minutes
limited game time
3.39
Def. actions / 90
moderate defensive volume

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

3.39
Def. / 90
27
Tackles
5
Interceptions
4
Clean sheets

3.39 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — moderate defensive volume, with 4 clean sheets across 22 appearances. Going forward he chipped in 1 goal and 1 assist — a useful bonus from the back.

Strengths

  • Attacking threat. Chips in from deep: 0.21 goal involvements per 90, useful for a defensive midfielder.

Watch points

  • Game time. Only 27% of available minutes — needs a settled run to prove the level.
  • Level. Rates below a nailed-on top-tier starter on our model.

Outlook

With a Rating of 1.3, Valenta carries the 30th-highest potential of the defensive midfielders in the Czech Liga of 53 — though on just 22 appearances this season, so the standing rests on a small sample. Defensively he reads as moderate defensive volume (3.39 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90). In the prime window — at or near peak market value, so the next two seasons are the ones to cash in or build around.

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

Goals1
Shots on target3
Shots7

Passing

Assists1
Pass accuracy83%

Possession

Successful dribbles3
Dribble success42.9%
Fouls won9

Defending

Tackles27
Interceptions5
Fouls committed7

Yellow/red cards

Yellow cards3
Red cards0

Transfer news

No transfer news found for this player.