Biography
Who is Juraj Kucka?
Early career and professional start
Juraj Kucka began his professional path in his home country of Slovakia. He debuted for MFK Ružomberok on March 11, 2007, during a Corgoň Liga match. Over his time with that organization, he participated in 49 contests and recorded eight goals.
In January 2009, he moved to the Czech Republic after signing a three-year deal with AC Sparta Prague. His performance there helped the team secure the Czech First League title in the 2009–10 season. He also contributed to their success in the 2010 Czech Supercup.
European club experience
In 2011, Juraj moved to Italy to play for Genoa. He played his first match for them in the Coppa Italia against Inter Milan. Later that year, he scored his initial goal for the club against Lazio. By August 2015, he joined AC Milan for a transfer fee of three million euros.
During his tenure there, he played alongside various talents and helped the squad win the 2016 Supercoppa Italiana. In 2017, he signed with the Turkish club Trabzonspor on a three-year agreement. He eventually returned to Italy in 2019 to join Parma, where he made an immediate impact by assisting two goals during a match against Juventus.
Premier League and Slovak achievements
In August 2021, he transferred to the English side Watford for their Premier League campaign. He scored his first goal for the team during a victory against Everton. Following Watford's relegation, he returned to Slovakia to play for Slovan Bratislava.
This move reunited him with his former national team coach, Vladimír Weiss. In November 2024, he served as the captain for Slovan Bratislava during a Champions League match against his former team, AC Milan. He was also named to the Slovak Super Liga Team of the Season for 2022–23.
International career
Juraj Kucka represented Slovakia on the international stage for many years. He made his senior debut in a friendly against Liechtenstein in November 2008. The national team manager included him in the squad for the 2010 FIFA World Cup, where he played in all three group stage matches.
Throughout his career, he participated in Euro 2016, Euro 2020, and Euro 2024. He celebrated his 100th international appearance in 2023 during a qualification match against Portugal. In March 2025, he formally announced the end of his international playing career citing health concerns.
Birthday and age
Juraj Kucka was born on February 26, 1987, which makes Juraj 39 years old today. That birthday falls under the Pisces sign. Juraj shares the date with 41 other famous people.
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