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Jan Kovac
LB · Left Back #19 Free Agent Semi-Pro · 2nd division

Jan Kovac

📍 Costa Rica · 🎂 21 yrs · 🛡️ FC Schalke 04 (Gelsenkirchen) · 🏆 2. Bundesliga · 💶 €2.6M
Languages: English French
0Goals
0Assists
0Appearances
0Minutes

Current club

FC Schalke 04

Gelsenkirchen, Germany

2. Bundesliga · Semi-Pro · 2nd division

Transfer wishes

Clubs this player aspires to join

  • Shakhtar Donetsk Ukraine · Premier League · Professional
  • Al Ittihad Alexandria Egypt · Egyptian Premier League · Semi-Pro
  • Tottenham Hotspur England · Premier League · Professional

Player Bio

Jan Kovac is a right-footed left back at FC Schalke 04 (Gelsenkirchen). Speaks English, French. Tracked by Sportify's AI scouting network with strong potential and clear ambitions at club level.

CrosserRecovery pace

Key attributes

Pace77
Shooting57
Passing69
Dribbling70
Defending69
Physical72

Player radar

Pace 77 Shooting 57 Passing 69 Dribbling 70 Defending 69 Physical 72

AI Profile Rating

73

Output · style · potential

Attribute breakdown

Pace77
Shooting57
Passing69
Dribbling70
Defending69
Physical72

Season output

0Goals
0Assists
0Appearances
0Minutes
Goals / 900.09
Assists / 900.45
G+A12

📈 Market value trend

Now €2.6M
€919K 2021 €1.3M 2022 €1.9M 2023 €2.2M 2024 €2.6M 2025
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Career History

  • 2024–25
    FC Schalke 0430 apps · 2 goals
  • 2023–24
    FC Schalke 04 II24 apps · 0 goals

Market value

Full market profile
€2.6m ↑ €350k
Foot
Right
Height
179 cm
Agent
—
Contract expiry
—

Transfer history

Date Clubs Fee
Aug 2025 FC Schalke 04 II → FC Schalke 04 Free
Jul 2024 Youth academy → FC Schalke 04 II €1.04m
◆ Sportify AI Analysis

AI Performance & Health

Generated Sep 21, 2026

Full report
Performance score
71
Health status Fit

Fitness index: 96

Injury risk
19% Low

Key insights

  • Development areas: Shooting.
  • Strong fit for Left Back role (fit score 73).
  • No injury history on file — baseline risk model applied.
  • Low injury risk profile based on available data.

Sportify AI Analysis provides data-driven estimates for scouting and performance insight only. It is not medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult qualified medical professionals for health decisions.

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