Filip Kurto

Filip Kurto (born 14 June 1991) is a Polish professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for the A-League Men club Macarthur FC.

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)
Position(s) Goalkeeper
Team information
Current team
 Macarthur FC
Number 12
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 Dordrecht 32 (0)
2015–2017 Excelsior 11 (0)
2017–2018 Roda JC Kerkrade 0 (0)
2018–2019 Wellington Phoenix 25 (0)
2019–2021 Western United 36 (0)
2021– Macarthur FC 48 (0)
International career
2009 Poland U18 4 (0)
2009–2010 Poland U19 9 (0)
2011 Poland U20 1 (0)
2011 Poland U21 6 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 30 April 2023

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] In July 2009 Kurto signed a new three-year contract with Wisła Kraków.[2] In 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]

Macarthur FC

On 26 October 2021, Kurto signed for Macarthur FC.[7]

International career

Kurto made his debut for the Poland U18 team on 24 March 2009 in a match against Portugal. On 13 August 2009, he played his first match for under-19s.[8]

In August 2010, he earned his first call-up to Poland U20s for the friendly matches against Uzbekistan and Italy.[9]

Statistics
As of 13 June 2023
Club Season Division League Cup Continental Total
Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Promień Opalenica 2008–09 III liga 13040—170
Wisła Kraków 2010–11 Ekstraklasa 20000020
Roda JC 2012–13 Eredivisie 31010—320
2013–14 Eredivisie 34040—380
Total 65050—700
FC Dordrecht 2014–15 Eredivisie 32020—340
Excelsior 2015–16 Eredivisie 11000—110
2016–17 Eredivisie 0000—00
Total 11000—110
Roda JC 2017–18 Eredivisie 0000—00
Wellington Phoenix 2018–19 A-League Men 25010—260
Western United 2019–20 A-League Men 28000—280
2020–21 A-League Men 8000—80
Total 36000—360
Macarthur FC 2021–22 A-League Men 24010—250
2022–23 A-League Men 24030—270
Total 48040—520
Career total 2320160002480

Honours
Wisła Kraków
Macarthur
Individual

References
  1. "Kurto i Jonczyk w Wiśle". wisla.krakow.pl (in Polish). Retrieved 2 March 2009.
  2. "Filip Kurto przedłużył umowę". wisla.krakow.pl. Archived from the original on 19 August 2009. 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. "Phoenix sign former Wanderers keeper Covic for Sydney FC clash". 6 December 2018.
  6. "Wellington Phoenix goalkeeper Filip Kurto joins Western United". Stuff.co.nz. 14 May 2019.
  7. Jackson, Ed (26 October 2021). "Bulls sign Kurto as Federici replacement". Mandurah Mail.
  8. "U-19: Mołdawia 1–0 Polska" (in Polish). 90minut.pl. Retrieved 13 August 2009.
  9. "Powołania na mecze z Uzbekistanem i Włochami". pzpn.pl. Archived from the original on 14 March 2011. Retrieved 10 September 2010.
  10. Harrington, Anna (20 May 2022). "ALM young guns get shot against Barcelona". The Canberra Times. Retrieved 20 May 2022.
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