Sparta Praha is Prague’s historic football institution, founded in 1893 and shaped by a distinctive visual identity, a central-city home and a long place in Czech sporting culture. The club’s profile brings together its public identity, enduring traditions and wider football setting, placing the team within Prague’s competitive landscape and European reach. Maroon colours, the celebrated S monogram and the Letná setting provide familiar reference points, while the club’s history gives context to its standing in Czech football. The result is a concise portrait of Sparta Praha as a major and enduring sporting institution.
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Sparta Praha Upcoming matches by league
Czech Liga
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- Regular Season - 9
Sigma Olomouc
Sparta Praha
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- Regular Season - 10
Sparta PrahaNo H2HPardubice
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- Regular Season - 11
Baník OstravaNo H2HSparta Praha
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- Regular Season - 12
Sparta PrahaNo H2HSlovácko
UEFA Europa League
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- Group Stage
Ararat-Armenia
Sparta Praha
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- Group Stage
Sparta Praha
Lillestrom
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- Group Stage
Olympiakos Piraeus
Sparta Praha
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- Group Stage
Sparta Praha
Bournemouth
Sparta Praha Last matches by league
Czech Liga
Cup
UEFA Champions League
Friendlies Clubs
UEFA Europa Conference League
Sparta Praha Team Roster
Sparta Praha’s recorded squad contains 34 players: four attackers, 11 defenders, four goalkeepers and 15 midfielders. The listed attackers are J. Braut Brunes, J. Grimaldo, L. Azaka and M. Vojta. Defensive options include A. Ševínský, A. Sørensen, P. Kadeřábek, M. Ryneš and Uchenna Aririerisim, while the midfield group features A. Karabec, M. Jurásek, S. Mannsverk and Santiago Eneme. The goalkeeping section names J. Surovčík, K. Hegyi, Lukas Franc and S. Zajac. The distribution covers all listed playing positions, with midfield the largest group.
position Goalkeeper
position Defender
M. Kotisek
Martin Suchomel
Pavel Kadeřábek
Jakub Martinec
Tobias Kvalvågnes Guddal
Viktor Tamás Vitályos
Emmanuel Uchenna Aririerisim
Adam Ševínský
Loïc Junior Mbe Soh
J. Topic
Ki-Jana Delano Hoever
Jaroslav Zelený
position Midfielder
Santiago Eneme Bocari
Josimar Angelo Alcócer McCook
Jan Feit
Adam Karabec
Matěj Ryneš
John Anthony Mercado Cuero
Andrew Irving
Sivert Heggheim Mannsverk
Patrik Vydra
Ebrima Singhateh
Roman Macek
Matěj Jurásek
H. Sochurek
position Attacker
Jonatan Braut Brunes
L. Azaka
Joao Alberto Grimaldo Ubidia
Matyáš Vojta
Last Sparta Praha Coachs
The most recent recorded coaching appointment is Lubos Loucka, who began on 1 May 2025. The chronology does not confirm him as the current holder, so the coaching record is presented through dated appointments. Lars Friis preceded Loucka from June 2024 to May 2025, following Brian Priske Pedersen’s spell from May 2022 to June 2024. Pavel Vrba led the club from February 2021 to May 2022, while Václav Kotal’s recorded tenure ran from February 2020 to February 2021. The sequence includes successive Czech and Danish appointments.
Lubos Loucka
History
| Coach | Coach country | Coach since | Coach until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lubos Loucka | Czechia | 1 May 2025 | |
| 1 July 2024 | |||
| Brian Priske Pedersen | Denmark | 1 May 2022 | 1 June 2024 |
| Pavel Vrba | Czechia | 1 February 2021 | 1 May 2022 |
| Václav Kotal | Czechia | 1 February 2020 | 1 February 2021 |
| Václav Jílek | Czechia | 1 July 2019 | 1 February 2020 |
| Michal Horňák | Czechia | 1 April 2019 | 1 May 2022 |
| Zdeněk Ščasný | Czech Republic | 27 July 2018 | 25 April 2019 |
| Pavel Hapal | Czechia | 1 March 2018 | 1 July 2018 |
| Andrea Stramaccioni | Italy | 1 May 2017 | 1 March 2018 |
| Petr Rada | Czechia | 1 March 2017 | 1 June 2017 |
| Tomáš Požár | Czech Republic | 1 January 2017 | |
| David Holoubek | Czechia | 1 September 2016 | 1 December 2016 |
| Zdeněk Ščasný | Czech Republic | 14 April 2015 | 1 October 2016 |
| Vítězslav Lavička | Czechia | 1 June 2012 | 1 April 2015 |
| Václav Jílek | Czechia | 1 May 2012 | 1 May 2012 |
| Martin Hašek | Czechia | 1 February 2011 | 1 May 2012 |
| 1 October 2008 | 1 December 2011 | ||
| 1 July 2008 | 1 August 2008 | ||
| Vítězslav Lavička | Czechia | 1 June 2008 | 1 October 2008 |
| Michal Bílek | Czechia | 1 September 2006 | 1 May 2008 |
| František Straka | Czechia | 1 March 2004 | 1 December 2004 |
| Vítězslav Lavička | Czechia | 1 July 2000 | 1 May 2002 |
| 1 September 1996 | 1 June 1998 |
Sparta Praha Transfers
The recorded arrivals show a blend of permanent transfers, one loan and several returns from loan, without representing a complete window total. Permanent additions include R. Macek from Mlada Boleslav, J. Braut Brunes from Raków Częstochowa, J. Alcócer from KVC Westerlo, E. Singhateh from FK Jablonec, V. Vitalyos from MTK Budapest, K. Hegyi from West Ham and S. Mannsverk from Ajax. M. Jurásek joined on loan from Norwich. The same arrival listing records returns including V. Birmančević, D. Hollý and A. Karabec, with further loan returns also listed.
Latest player transfers from
| Player | Team from | Transfer type | Transfer date |
|---|---|---|---|
| K. Hoever |
Wolves
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Transfer | 24 August 2026 |
| L. Mbe Soh |
St. Truiden
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Transfer | 24 August 2026 |
| M. Jurásek |
Norwich
|
Loan | 13 August 2026 |
| R. Macek |
Mlada Boleslav
|
Transfer | 30 July 2026 |
| J. Braut Brunes |
Raków Częstochowa
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Transfer | 24 July 2026 |
| J. Braut Brunes |
Raków Częstochowa
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Transfer | 23 July 2026 |
| J. Alcócer |
KVC Westerlo
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Transfer | 3 July 2026 |
| V. Vitályos |
MTK Budapest
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Transfer | 30 June 2026 |
| S. Mannsverk |
Ajax
|
Transfer | 30 June 2026 |
| K. Hegyi |
West Ham
|
Transfer | 30 June 2026 |
| V. Vitalyos |
MTK Budapest
|
Transfer | 30 June 2026 |
| E. Singhateh |
FK Jablonec
|
Transfer | 30 June 2026 |
| J. Vanek |
Kladno
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Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| K. Daněk |
Lask Linz
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Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| M. Ševčík |
Mlada Boleslav
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Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
The recorded departures include permanent transfers, loans and a free-agent move, while the available list is not a complete window total. L. Haraslín moved to Al-Fateh, and permanent transfers also took J. Schánělec to Dukla Praha, A. Rrahmani to Venezia, Imanol García de Albéniz to Eibar, D. Rus to Slovan Liberec, K. Kairinen to AEK Athens FC, E. Krasniqi to Amed, Lukáš Penxa to Zbrojovka Brno, Roman Horák to FK Jablonec and K. Daněk to Lask Linz. Loans included P. Vindahl, J. Kuchta and M. Ševčík, while V. Vorel left as a free agent.
Latest player transfers to
| Player | Team to | Transfer type | Transfer date |
|---|---|---|---|
| D. Hollý |
FK Jablonec
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Loan | 31 August 2026 |
| G. Kuol |
FK Jablonec
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Loan | 27 August 2026 |
| V. Birmančević |
Ferencvarosi TC
|
Transfer | 27 August 2026 |
| A. Sørensen |
FC Copenhagen
|
Transfer | 21 August 2026 |
| A. Sørensen |
FC Copenhagen
|
Transfer | 20 August 2026 |
| I. Tuci |
Olimpija Ljubljana
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Transfer | 16 August 2026 |
| I. Tuci |
Olimpija Ljubljana
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Transfer | 15 August 2026 |
| R. Mokrovics |
Vysočina Jihlava
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Loan | 11 August 2026 |
| L. Haraslín |
Al-Fateh
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Transfer | 11 August 2026 |
| P. Vindahl |
Sampdoria
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Loan | 10 August 2026 |
| J. Kuchta |
Legia Warszawa
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Loan | 9 August 2026 |
| P. Rodriguez |
Pohronie
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Loan | 5 August 2026 |
| O. Lilling |
Dukla Praha
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Transfer | 23 July 2026 |
| O. Lilling |
Dukla Praha
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Transfer | 23 July 2026 |
| J. Tošnar |
Příbram
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Transfer | 22 July 2026 |
Transfers Synthesis
Sparta Praha’s recorded movement presents a changing squad picture. The incoming side combines permanent transfers, a loan from Norwich and a substantial group of players returning from temporary spells. The outgoing side contains a mixture of permanent moves, loans and one free-agent departure. Several exits involve players moving to clubs in Czech football or elsewhere in Europe, while the arrivals draw from Czech, Belgian, Hungarian, English, Dutch and Polish pathways shown in the entries. The contrast is notable: incoming activity includes both new registrations and the restoration of loaned players, whereas departures include L. Haraslín, A. Rrahmani and K. Kairinen alongside other loans. Because both lists are partial, they describe the shape of recorded movement rather than a complete balance. No fee or net-spend conclusion is supported by the available entries.
Leagues Sparta Praha has participated in
The recent recorded competition set includes the Czech Liga and Cup, both logged through 2025, plus Friendlies Clubs and the UEFA Europa Conference League, also recorded through 2025. These entries indicate Sparta Praha’s domestic and recent European competition footprint without proving a specific 2026 fixture list. The UEFA Champions League entry runs from 2014 to 2024 and is historical in this context, while the UEFA Europa League record runs from 2014 to 2023 and is also historical. The competition record spans domestic league and cup football, continental tournaments and friendly activity.
More about Sparta Praha
Sparta Praha is a Prague football club founded in 1893 and one of the defining institutions of Czech football. The club is also known as AC Sparta Praha, while English-language references often use Sparta Prague. Its long history crosses the Czechoslovak and Czech eras, and Sparta is historically regarded as the country’s most successful club, with a sustained presence near the top of the domestic game. That continuity gives Sparta a national importance that extends beyond any single season. Home matches are played at epet ARENA, the sponsored name of the historic Letná Stadium in Prague’s Letná district. The ground stands close to the city centre and Letná Park, and its compact setting is closely associated with the club’s match-day atmosphere. Maroon is the traditional home colour, supported by white and black in the classic visual identity. The circular badge centres on the distinctive white S, framed by the club name and traditional colours, while Spartan and Iron Sparta imagery reinforces themes of strength, endurance and competitive character. Sparta’s cultural place is also defined by the Prague rivalry with Slavia Prague. The derby is a major fixture in Czech sporting life and helps explain why the club carries such visibility in the capital. The Strahov academy is an important part of the wider football structure, supporting the club’s tradition of developing young players alongside experienced professionals and international recruits. The club operates under private ownership, with Daniel Křetínský serving as majority shareholder and president. That model supports a high-performance environment shaped by domestic expectations and ambitions in European football. Sparta’s recorded competition history includes the Czech Liga, domestic cup football, the Champions League, Europa League and Europa Conference League, reflecting a broad ecosystem that connects local identity with continental exposure.
Last matches statistics for Sparta Praha
| match | shots | Poss. | Pass % | Fouls | Cards | Saves |
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Zbrojovka Brno
3 - 1
Sparta Praha
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6 / 14 |
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86 | 6 | - | 3 |
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Sparta Praha
3 - 1
Zlin
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4 / 12 |
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89 | 14 | 1 | 1 |
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Sparta Praha
2 - 1
Lyon
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3 / 9 |
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87 | 11 | 2 | 4 |
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Mlada Boleslav
2 - 0
Sparta Praha
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0 / 12 |
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91 | 14 | 4 | 2 |
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Lyon
3 - 0
Sparta Praha
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1 / 6 |
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83 | 14 | 1 1 | 8 |
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Sparta Praha
4 - 1
Teplice
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0 / 0 |
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0% | 0 | - | 0 |
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Líšeň
0 - 4
Sparta Praha
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9 / 12 |
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85 | 18 | - | 0 |
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Sparta Praha
0 - 3
Slavia Praha
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5 / 22 |
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87 | 13 | 2 | 2 |
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Hradec Králové
2 - 1
Sparta Praha
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6 / 12 |
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88 | 11 | 4 | 3 |
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Viktoria Žižkov
0 - 5
Sparta Praha
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0 / 0 |
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0% | 0 | - | 0 |
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