Michal Kukučka (born 12 April 2002) is a Slovak footballer who plays for AS Trenčín in the Fortuna Liga as a goalkeeper.
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Michal Kukučka | ||
Date of birth | (2002-04-12) 12 April 2002 (age 20) | ||
Place of birth | Nové Mesto nad Váhom, Slovakia | ||
Height | 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in) | ||
Position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
Club information | |||
Current team | AS Trenčín | ||
Number | 99 | ||
Youth career | |||
2008–2013 | Nové Mesto nad Váhom | ||
2013–2021 | AS Trenčín | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2021– | AS Trenčín | 37 | (0) |
National team | |||
Slovakia U18 | |||
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 11:51, 14 June 2022 (UTC) |
Kukučka made his unexpected Fortuna Liga debut for AS Trenčín, during a home fixture at na Sihoti, against Spartak Trnava on 6 March 2021. He had to step-in to replace Igor Šemrinec, who had recently tested positive for COVID-19.[1] He managed to keep a clean sheet. In this debut, he won himself a nomination in the official Fortuna Liga Team of the Week. In post-match interviews Kukučka highly praised experiences gained during a trial with A.S. Roma of autumn 2020.[2] Kukučka also appeared in the first round of Fortuna Liga - Championship Group at Tehelné pole against Slovan Bratislava the following week, conceding six times during the 6:2 defeat.[3]
AS Trenčín – current squad | |
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