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PositionDefensive midfielder
NationalityCzechia
Age21
Date of birth28 Jul 2005
Shirt number#18
ClubBaník Ostrava
Defensive midfielder
29
Appearances
2
Goals
4
Assists
1935
Minutes

Domestic-league season · Baník Ostrava.

Performance data · by competition

CompetitionAppsGAMinMatch
Czech Liga292419356.88

Scout report

Elite prospectDefensive midfielder

D. Planka is a 21-year-old defensive midfielder at Baník Ostrava, enjoying a standout season — 2 goals and 4 assists in 29 appearances, a Season grade of 17, top 44% of Czech Liga defensive midfielders. On long-term scout potential he's rated 1.8, ranking 3rd of 327 in the Czech Liga and 2772nd of 2878 U-23 players tracked. A young player, he has been a rotation option (58.1% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 1.21 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 17 — a workmanlike campaign that ranks 24th of 54 of the 54 defensive midfielders in the Czech Liga, on 2 goals, 4 assists and 1.209 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 2, top 2% of the 54 defensive midfielders in the Czech Liga. At 21 Planka is still climbing toward his ceiling, and a market index of 0 reflects that trajectory.

Current potentialTop 2% defensive midfielders · Czech LigaCurrent season24th of 54 defensive midfielders · Czech Liga24th-best defensive midfielder in the Czech Liga3rd in the Czech Liga · potential1st-highest potential defensive midfielder in the Czech Liga2772nd-highest potential U-23 tracked
1.8
Ratingi
1st of 54 defensive midfielders
17
Seasoni
below regular-starter level
58.1%
Minutes
rotation minutes
1.21
Def. actions / 90
light defensive volume

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

1.21
Def. / 90
15
Tackles
9
Interceptions
6
Clean sheets

1.21 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: 0.28 goal involvements per 90, useful for a defensive midfielder.

Watch points

  • Game time. Only 58.1% of available minutes — needs a settled run to prove the level.
  • Defensive numbers. Modest 1.21 defensive actions per 90 for the position.
  • Level. Rates below a nailed-on top-tier starter on our model.

Outlook

With a Rating of 1.8, Planka carries the 1st-highest potential of the defensive midfielders in the Czech Liga (top 2%). Defensively he reads as light defensive volume (1.21 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90), with a bit more on the ball than most in the role. 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.

Transfer news

No transfer news found for this player.