Plzen, widely known as FC Viktoria Plzeň, is a Czech club founded in 1911. Based in West Bohemia, it plays at Doosan Arena and has developed from a regional institution into a regular contender in Czech football and European competition. This team page brings together the latest recorded squad, coaching timeline, selected movement activity, competition history and a durable profile of the club’s identity, setting and sporting development.
Plzen Upcoming matches by league
Czech Liga
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- Regular Season - 9
Slavia Praha
Plzen
Fortuna Arena -
- Regular Season - 10
PlzenNo H2HMlada Boleslav
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- Regular Season - 11
FK JablonecNo H2HPlzen
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- Regular Season - 12
PlzenNo H2HPardubice
UEFA Europa League
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- League Stage - 1
Plzen
Union St. Gilloise
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- Group Stage
Ferencvarosi TC
Plzen
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- Group Stage
Plzen
Levski Sofia
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- Group Stage
Lillestrom
Plzen
Cup
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- Round of 32
Vysočina Jihlava
Plzen
Plzen Last matches by league
Czech Liga
UEFA Europa League
Cup
Friendlies Clubs
UEFA Champions League
Plzen Team Roster
The latest recorded Plzen squad contains 29 players: seven attackers, ten defenders, three goalkeepers and nine midfielders. The attacking group includes M. Vydra, B. Faal and M. Toure, while Karel Spáčil, Merchas Doski and V. Jemelka are among the listed defenders. Goalkeeping options are D. Ťapaj, F. Wiegele and M. Tvrdoň. In midfield, the roster features D. Višinský, Jiří Maxim Panoš, L. Červ, P. Hrošovský and T. Ladra. The list is recorded and reflects the latest recorded squad.
position Goalkeeper
position Defender
Tobiáš Pališčák
R. Buchner
Denis Vavro
Karel Spáčil
Merchas Ghazi Salih Doski
Petr Kubín
Václav Jemelka
Z. Paidar
Adam Gabriel
Sampson Kargeoh Dweh Jr.
Filip Prebsl
position Midfielder
Lukáš Červ
Denis Višinský
Alexandr Sojka
Patrik Hrošovský
Tomáš Ladra
Cheick Oumar Souaré
Jiří Maxim Panoš
Stefan Pirgić
Amar Memić
position Attacker
Salim Fago Lawal
Mohamed Toure
Matěj Vydra
A. Novak
Baboucarr Faal
Christophe Kabongo
Prince Kwabena Adu
Last Plzen Coachs
Miroslav Koubek is Plzen’s current coach, having begun his present spell on 1 July 2023. The coaching timeline also records Michal Bílek from May 2021 to June 2023 and Adrián Guľa from January 2020 to May 2021. Pavel Vrba led the club from July 2017 to December 2019, while Roman Pivarník’s tenure ran from July 2016 to April 2017. This sequence places Koubek’s appointment within a recent run of Czech and Slovak coaching appointments.
Miroslav Koubek
History
| Coach | Coach country | Coach since | Coach until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miroslav Koubek | Czechia | 1 July 2023 | 1 September 2025 |
| Michal Bílek | Czechia | 1 May 2021 | 1 June 2023 |
| Adrián Gul'a | Slovakia | 1 January 2020 | 1 May 2021 |
| Pavel Vrba | Czechia | 1 July 2017 | 1 December 2019 |
| Roman Pivarník | Slovakia | 1 July 2016 | 2 April 2017 |
| Karel Krejčí | Czechia | 1 August 2015 | 1 June 2016 |
| Miroslav Koubek | Czechia | 1 August 2014 | 1 August 2015 |
| Dušan Uhrin Jr. | Czechia | 1 December 2013 | 1 August 2014 |
| Pavel Vrba | Czechia | 1 October 2008 | 1 December 2013 |
| Jaroslav Šilhavý | Czechia | 1 July 2008 | 1 October 2008 |
| Karel Krejčí | Czechia | 1 April 2008 | 1 June 2008 |
| Michal Bílek | Czechia | 1 July 2006 | 1 September 2006 |
| František Straka | Czechia | 1 April 2006 | 1 May 2006 |
| Miroslav Koubek | Czechia | 1 October 2000 | 1 December 2001 |
Plzen Transfers
The listed arrivals include F. Prebsl and S. Boháč from Karviná, B. Faal from Karpaty, Adrian Zeljković returning from MTK Budapest, D. Suchy returning from České Budějovice, I. Metsoko returning from Spartak Trnava, C. Kabongo returning from Mlada Boleslav and Ricardinho returning from Kairat Almaty. M. Toure, S. Lawal, D. Krčík, P. Hrošovský, D. Ťapaj and A. Sojka are recorded as transfers from KuPS, Istra 1961, Karviná, Genk, Ružomberok and Hradec Králové respectively. J. Šplíchal is listed as a loan arrival. The available entries represent selected movements rather than an exhaustive total, and no fees are recorded.
Latest player transfers from
| Player | Team from | Transfer type | Transfer date |
|---|---|---|---|
| T. Pališčák |
Žilina
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Transfer | 31 August 2026 |
| D. Vavro |
VfL Wolfsburg
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Free agent | 28 August 2026 |
| A. Gabriel |
FC Midtjylland
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Transfer | 27 August 2026 |
| F. Prebsl |
Karviná
|
Transfer | 2 July 2026 |
| S. Boháč |
Karviná
|
Transfer | 1 July 2026 |
| B. Faal |
Karpaty
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Transfer | 30 June 2026 |
| S. PirgiÄ |
Železničar Pančevo
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Transfer | 30 June 2026 |
| Ricardinho |
Kairat Almaty
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Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| M. Jedlička |
Baník Ostrava
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Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| C. Kabongo |
Mlada Boleslav
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Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| J. Bello |
Táborsko
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Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| I. Metsoko |
Spartak Trnava
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Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| D. Suchy |
České Budějovice
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Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| Adrian Zeljković |
MTK Budapest
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Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| M. Toure |
KuPS
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Transfer | 11 February 2026 |
The listed departures include loans for J. Chalupa to Kladno, A. Kadlec to Mlada Boleslav, D. Suchy to Tatran Prešov, F. Ruzicka to Kladno, M. Šilhavý to Malženice, J. Bello to Karviná, I. Metsoko to Dundee Utd and Adrian Zeljković to MTK Budapest. Direct transfers include M. Valenta to Hradec Králové, D. Vašulín to Zbrojovka Brno, M. Jedlička to Baník Ostrava, T. Slončík to Hradec Králové, M. Doubek to Táborsko, Dominik Fišer to Prostějov, L. Hejda to Křimice and M. Havel to Bohemians 1905. Ricardinho left as a free agent, while J. Šplíchal returned from loan. The available entries represent selected movements rather than an exhaustive total, and no fees are recorded.
Latest player transfers to
| Player | Team to | Transfer type | Transfer date |
|---|---|---|---|
| S. Boháč |
Artis
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Transfer | 4 September 2026 |
| D. Krčík |
Pardubice
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Transfer | 2 September 2026 |
| M. Valenta |
Hradec Králové
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Transfer | 30 July 2026 |
| J. Chalupa |
Kladno
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Loan | 30 July 2026 |
| A. Kadlec |
Mlada Boleslav
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Loan | 29 July 2026 |
| D. Suchy |
Tatran Prešov
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Loan | 23 July 2026 |
| F. Ruzicka |
Kladno
|
Loan | 21 July 2026 |
| Ricardinho |
Asteras Tripolis
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Free agent | 14 July 2026 |
| Ricardinho |
Asteras Tripolis
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Free agent | 13 July 2026 |
| M. Šilhavý |
Malženice
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Loan | 13 July 2026 |
| J. Bello |
Karviná
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Loan | 7 July 2026 |
| I. Metsoko |
Dundee Utd
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Loan | 5 July 2026 |
| J. Kucharik |
Písek
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Loan | 30 June 2026 |
| T. Slončík |
Hradec Králové
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Transfer | 30 June 2026 |
| M. Jedlička |
Baník Ostrava
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Transfer | 30 June 2026 |
Transfers Synthesis
Plzen’s recorded movement activity combines direct recruitment, loan administration and the circulation of players returning from temporary spells. The listed arrivals span Czech, Slovak, Finnish and other European clubs, while the same list also contains a loan arrival and several returns from loan. The departures include numerous temporary moves to domestic sides, alongside direct transfers and Ricardinho’s free-agent exit. Some players appear in both directions around the same cycle: Adrian Zeljković is recorded as returning from MTK Budapest before also appearing in the departure list for a loan move, while C. Kabongo and D. Suchy feature in comparable loan-related entries. Because both movement lists are limited extracts rather than complete histories, they indicate the types and timing of activity, not a definitive balance of squad change or spending. No transfer fees are recorded in the listed entries.
Leagues Plzen has participated in
The competition record through 2025 lists Czech Liga and Cup as recent active competitions, alongside the UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League and Friendlies Clubs, with entries through 2025. UEFA Europa Conference League participation is recorded from 2021 to 2023 and is presented as historical rather than current. The Super Cup appears only for 2015 and is likewise historical. Together, these entries show a domestic foundation alongside a sustained European competition profile. The domestic entries provide continuity, while the continental entries document Plzen’s repeated presence across Europe.
More about Plzen
Plzen is the team name used for FC Viktoria Plzeň, one of the defining football institutions of West Bohemia. Founded in 1911, the club is rooted in Plzeň and is known for red-and-blue colours, a strong local following and the nickname Viktorka. Its home is Doosan Arena in Štrunc Park near the city centre, an all-seater ground situated close to the confluence of the Mže and Radbuza rivers. The venue connects the modern club with a distinctly civic setting in the heart of the city. Viktoria’s modern rise reshaped its place in Czech football. After a long period as an established side, it won its first national top-flight title in 2011, the year of its centenary. Since then, Plzen has become a regular contender in the Czech First League and a familiar representative in UEFA competition. The recorded competition profile includes the UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa League through 2025, while earlier UEFA Europa Conference League participation is part of the club’s continental story. Red-and-blue vertical stripes remain the clearest visual expression of its identity, echoed by a crest built around a shield, the letter V and the club’s founding year. The club’s sporting model combines experienced domestic players with emerging talent, supported by a dedicated youth academy. That academy is important not only to squad renewal but also to the institution’s long-term sporting and economic sustainability. The club’s private ownership structure associates majority control with Michal Strnad through Palatua a.s.; Adolf Šádek is linked with executive leadership, and Martin Dellenbach is identified as a minority investor. Plzen therefore represents a blend of West Bohemian tradition, domestic ambition, academy development and sustained European visibility.
Last matches statistics for Plzen
| match | shots | Poss. | Pass % | Fouls | Cards | Saves |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Plzen
1 - 3
Slovan Liberec
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1 / 8 |
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82 | 12 | 2 | 8 |
|
Plzen
1 - 1
Zbrojovka Brno
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2 / 13 |
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88 | 13 | 1 | 1 |
|
Teplice
5 - 5
Plzen
|
8 / 18 |
|
86 | 19 | 1 1 | 1 |
|
Plzen
3 - 2
Zlin
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0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
|
FK Crvena Zvezda
3 - 0
Plzen
|
5 / 0 |
|
0% | 6 | 4 | |
|
Plzen
5 - 1
FK Crvena Zvezda
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12 / 0 |
|
0% | 30 | 1 | |
|
Plzen
1 - 1
Slovácko
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4 / 14 |
|
84 | 13 | 4 | 2 |
|
Líšeň
0 - 3
Plzen
|
9 / 18 |
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0% | 9 | 1 | 1 |
|
Hradec Králové
0 - 0
Plzen
|
2 / 7 |
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85 | 9 | 2 1 | 3 |
|
Plzen
2 - 3
Sigma Olomouc
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3 / 21 |
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0% | 10 | - | 1 |
Detailed statistics Plzen
Xtra rating history
Last rating points (most recent matches).
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Warnings Plzen
Passes Plzen
Goalkeeper saves Plzen
Latest start lineups Plzen (XI)
Plzen vs Sigma Olomouc
Czech Liga 2026 - 1560021
Hradec Králové vs Plzen
Czech Liga 2026 - 1559993
Artis vs Plzen
Czech Liga 2026 - 1560011
Plzen vs FK Crvena Zvezda
UEFA Europa League 2026 - 1622633
FK Crvena Zvezda vs Plzen
UEFA Europa League 2026 - 1622632
Teplice vs Plzen
Czech Liga 2026 - 1559983
2018-2019
1st shirt