Filip Kurto

Filip Kurto (born 14 June 1991 in Olsztyn, Poland) is a Polish professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for A-League club Western United.

Filip Kurto
Personal information
Date of birth (1991-06-14) 14 June 1991
Place of birth Olsztyn, Poland
Height 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in)
Playing position(s) Goalkeeper
Club information
Current team
 Western United
Number 1
Youth career
1998–2005 Naki Olsztyn
2005–2006 OKS 1945 Olsztyn
2006–2007 Warmia Olsztyn
2007–2008 Promień Opalenica
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2008 Promień Opalenica 13 (0)
2009–2012 Wisła Kraków 2 (0)
2012–2014 Roda JC Kerkrade 65 (0)
2014–2015 FC Dordrecht 32 (0)
2015–2017 Excelsior 11 (0)
2017–2018 Roda JC Kerkrade 0 (0)
2018–2019 Wellington Phoenix 24 (0)
2019– Western United 12 (0)
National team
2009 Poland U18 4 (0)
2009–2010 Poland U19 9 (0)
2011 Poland U20 1 (0)
2011 Poland U21 6 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 13 October 2019

Club career

Kurto began his career when he was 7 years old at Naki Olsztyn. In 2005, he moved to OKS 1945 Olsztyn youth team. In 2006 Kurto joined Warmia Olsztyn. In 2007, he moved to Promień Opalenica. In the 2008–09 season he played regularly for the Promień first squad in the Polish Third League. In December 2008, he was invited by Wisła Kraków for a trial. In March 2009, he moved to Wisła Kraków.[1] On July 2009 Kurto signed a new three-year contract with Wisła Kraków.[2] On July 2013, Kurto moved to Dutch side Roda JC Kerkrade on a free transfer. In September 2013, Kurto scored an own goal during a 3-3 draw against FC Utrecht in the Eredivisie.[3] He was released in July 2014 and signed with FC Dordrecht later on. After the relegation of FC Dordrecht, Kurto found a new Eredivisie club in Excelsior.

Wellington Phoenix

On 18 July 2018, it was announced that Kurto had signed a two-year deal with New Zealand club Wellington Phoenix who play in the A-League.[4] After consolidating his starting position at the club, on 2 December 2018 Kurto suffered a serious head injury following a collision with Perth Glory striker Andy Keogh.[5]

Western United

On 14 May 2019 it was announced that Kurto was leaving the Phoenix to join new A-League club Western United.[6]

International career

Kurto made his debut for the Poland national under-18 football team on 24 March 2009 in a match against Portugal. On 13 August 2009 he played his first match for Poland national under-19 football team.[7]

In August 2010 he earned his first call-up to Poland national under-20 football team for the friendly matches against Uzbekistan and Italy.[8]

Statistics
(correct as of 14 May 2019)
Club Season League Domestic League Domestic Cups European Cups Total
Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Promień Opalenica 2008–09 III Liga 13040–170
Wisła Kraków (ME) 2008–09 Młoda Ekstraklasa 30––30
2009–10 Młoda Ekstraklasa 90––90
2010–11 Młoda Ekstraklasa 210––210
Wisła Kraków 2010–11 Ekstraklasa 20000020
Wisła Kraków (ME) 2011–12 Młoda Ekstraklasa 130––130
Roda JC 2012–13 Eredivisie 31010–320
2013–14 Eredivisie 34040–380
FC Dordrecht 2014-15 Eredivisie 32020–340
Excelsior 2015-16 Eredivisie 11000–110
2016-17 Eredivisie 0000–00
Roda JC 2017-18 Eredivisie 0000–00
Wellington Phoenix 2018-19 A-League 25010–260
Career total 1940120002060

Honours

Wisła Kraków

References
  1. "Kurto i Jonczyk w Wiśle". wisla.krakow.pl (in Polish). Retrieved 2 March 2009.
  2. "Filip Kurto przedłużył umowę". wisla.krakow.pl. Retrieved 14 July 2009.
  3. "FC Utrecht draw in crazy game: 3–3". FC Utrecht. 28 September 2013. Archived from the original on 3 September 2014. Retrieved 3 September 2014.
  4. "Wellington Phoenix confirm signing of Polish goalkeeper Filip Kurto". Stuff.co.nz. 18 July 2018.
  5. https://www.a-league.com.au/news/phoenix-sign-former-wanderers-keeper-covic-sydney-fc-clash
  6. "Wellington Phoenix goalkeeper Filip Kurto joins Western United". Stuff.co.nz. 14 May 2019.
  7. "U-19: Mołdawia 1-0 Polska" (in Polish). 90minut.pl. Retrieved 13 August 2009.
  8. "Powołania na mecze z Uzbekistanem i Włochami". pzpn.pl. Archived from the original on 14 March 2011. Retrieved 10 September 2010.
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