David Jurásek

David Jurásek is a left-back who earned a move to Benfica in 2023 on the back of strong performances at Slavia Prague, making him one of the few Czech defenders currently operating at a genuine European heavyweight. His attacking instincts and ability to combine along the left flank suit Benfica's possession-based approach, though breaking into consistent first-team minutes in Lisbon has been a challenge. For the Czech national team he is the natural option at left-back, offering more offensive thrust than many of his defensive colleagues. Still only 25, his development at Benfica will be central to how influential he becomes at this World Cup.