Profile
Season stats
Full career & schedule →Domestic-league season · FC Cincinnati.
Performance data · by competition
| Competition | Apps | G | A | Min | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Major League Soccer | 16 | 1 | 2 | 1365 | 7.11 |
 CONCACAF Champions League | 4 | 3 | 0 | 317 | 6.99 |
 Leagues Cup | 3 | 0 | 0 | 90 | 6.55 |
Scout report
P. Bucha is a 28-year-old defensive midfielder at FC Cincinnati, enjoying a standout season — 4 goals and 5 assists in 51 appearances, a Season grade of 36, top 20% of Major League Soccer defensive midfielders. On long-term scout potential he's rated 35.2, ranking 246th of 513 in the Major League Soccer. An experienced operator, he has been an ever-present (100% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 2.27 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Bucha.
Judged on this season alone, Bucha graded 36 — a strong campaign that ranks top 20% of the 50 defensive midfielders in the Major League Soccer, on 4 goals, 5 assists and 2.268 defensive actions per 90.
Year-on-year, that's a drop on last season (Season 40 → 36).
On long-term talent our Rating reads 35, 27th of 50 of the 50 defensive midfielders in the Major League Soccer. At 28 Bucha is in his prime years, and a market index of 6.6 reflects that trajectory.
Below his 2024/25 peak but holding a solid level — the platform for a return is there.
Output in context · FC Cincinnati finished 8th of 15 · a mid-table side
2.27 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — moderate defensive volume, with 11 clean sheets across 51 appearances. Going forward he chipped in 4 goals and 5 assists — a useful bonus from the back.
Strengths
- Availability. On the pitch for 100% of available minutes — a dependable presence in the XI.
- Attacking threat. Chips in from deep: 0.18 goal involvements per 90, useful for a defensive midfielder.
Watch points
- Level. Rates below a nailed-on top-tier starter on our model.
Outlook
With a Rating of 35.2, Bucha carries the 27th-highest potential of the defensive midfielders in the Major League Soccer of 50. Defensively he reads as moderate defensive volume (2.27 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90). Experienced and reliable, but the value curve is easing (1.2× now → 0.9× projected in three years).
Generated from Field Insider's rating model · AI-written analysis to follow.
Transfer news
No transfer news found for this player.
