Pavel Kuka

• Full name: Pavel Kuka
• Date of birth: 26 September 1968
• Place of birth: Prague, Czechoslovakia (now Czech Republic)
• Nationality: Czech
• Position: Striker / Forward
• Height: Approximately 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in)

Club Career (highlights)

• Dukla Prague — Early professional years and breakthrough in Czech domestic football.
• Slavia Prague — Important domestic spell; established himself as a top Czech forward.
• 1. FC Kaiserslautern (Germany) — Successful period in the Bundesliga; notable performances and goalscoring in the 1990s.
• Other clubs — Had spells at several other clubs in Germany and Czech Republic during his career.

International Career (Czech Republic)

• National team: Czechoslovakia (earlier) and later the Czech Republic
• Caps (Czech Republic): Around 63 (for the Czech Republic combined with Czechoslovakia caps higher)
• Goals (Czech Republic): Around 22 international goals (combined tallies with Czechoslovakia vary by source)
• Major tournaments: Key member of the Czech Republic squad that reached the UEFA Euro 1996 final (runners-up) and a contributor in qualification and tournament play through the 1990s.

Playing style

• Target striker with good aerial ability and physical presence.
• Known for strong finishing, intelligent positioning in the box, and ability to hold up play.
• Reliable penalty and set-piece threat at times for club and country.

Notable achievements

• Important contributor to the Czech Republic's successful Euro 1996 campaign (silver medallists).
• Successful spells in the Bundesliga, earning recognition outside his home country.
• Remembered as one of the prominent Czech forwards of the 1990s era.

After retirement

• Moved into roles related to football, including occasional coaching, scouting, or club roles (specific positions varied over time).

Sources and exact statistics may vary by record (caps/goals for Czechoslovakia vs. Czech Republic). The summary above covers Pavel Kuka's career highlights and profile.