Dominik Kostka MFK Ružomberok Scout Report
Dominik Kostka
Quick Answer
Dominik Kostka is a 30-year-old versatile Czech right-back born in Prague who started out at Bohemians 1905 before gaining experience at various levels in Czechia with Pardubice and Mladá Boleslav, joining MFK Ružomberok as a free agent in 2026. He can play both as a right-back and in midfield. His biggest strength is his positional flexibility and experience; the key thing to track is whether he finds consistency at his new club in the Niké Liga.
Player Info Card
| Full name | Dominik Kostka |
| Date of birth | 4 May 1996 |
| Age | 30 |
| Place of birth | Prague, Czechia |
| Nationality | Czechia |
| Primary position | Right-Back |
| Shirt number | 31 |
| Current club | MFK Ružomberok (2026 (free transfer from Mladá Boleslav)) |
| Contract status | Active contract with the club |
Career History
| Period | Club | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2015-2017 | Bohemians 1905 | Czechia |
| 2017-2019 | Dobrovice / Motorlet Prague / Zbuzany | Czechia — lower leagues |
| 2020 | Gmünd / Slovácko B | Austria/Czechia |
| 2021-2023 | Pardubice | Czechia — 1. Liga |
| 2023-2026 | Mladá Boleslav | Czechia — 1. Liga |
| 2026-present | MFK Ružomberok | Slovakia — free transfer |
Kostka started out at Bohemians 1905 in Prague before playing for lower-league sides Dobrovice, Motorlet Prague and Zbuzany, and matured further through spells at Gmünd and Slovácko B. He found regular football in the Czech top flight with Pardubice between 2021 and 2023, and then with Mladá Boleslav from 2023. He joined MFK Ružomberok as a free agent in 2026, bringing Czech league experience to the club’s back line.
Playing Style & Assessment
Kostka is a positionally flexible profile who can play both right-back and midfield roles, having matured through various levels of Czech football. His experience at multiple clubs points to a capacity for quick adaptation to different systems.
Strengths
- Positional flexibility — Being able to play both right-back and midfield gives the coaching staff tactical variety.
- Czech league experience — Found regular football in the Czech top flight with Pardubice and Mladá Boleslav.
- Career maturity — Experience gained at numerous clubs and levels has built familiarity with top-level competitive environments.
Development Areas
- Age — At 30, he fits a medium-term rather than long-term contribution profile.
- Niké Liga experience — This is his first season in Slovakia’s top flight, so his consistency at this level is being newly tested.
- Career stability — Changing clubs frequently over short periods points to a search for long-term settlement in one system.
Level Projection
Verdict: A versatile right-back with experience at various levels of Czech football; not a direct Süper Lig target, but a medium-term profile whose adaptation to the Niké Liga is worth tracking.
Sporting Director’s Note
| Current level | Experienced versatile defender |
| Primary role | Right-Back |
| Transfer cost | Data insufficient |
| Key strength | Positional flexibility |
| Key risk | Age |
| Scout verdict | Monitor for another period |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Dominik Kostka? A 30-year-old versatile Czech right-back who came through the Bohemians 1905 academy and played for Pardubice and Mladá Boleslav before joining MFK Ružomberok in 2026.
Which positions can Dominik Kostka play? Primarily right-back, but he can also play in midfield when needed.
Sources & Methodology
This report was compiled by cross-referencing Transfermarkt, the club’s official profile page, Wikipedia and accessible football data platforms. Tactical commentary and the level projection are GegenSports editorial assessments.
- Wikipedia — Dominik Kostka
- FotMob — MFK Ružomberok squad and season data
- MFK Ružomberok official squad page
