Filip Kurto (Polish: [ˈfi.lip ˈkur.tɔ];[1] born 14 June 1991) is a Polish professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Sydney Olympic in the NPL NSW.[2]
Club career
Kurto began his career when he was seven years old at Naki Olsztyn. In 2005, he moved to OKS 1945 Olsztyn's 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 fourth tier. In December 2008, he was invited by Wisła Kraków for a trial. In March 2009, he moved to Wisła Kraków.[3] In July 2009, Kurto signed a new three-year contract with Wisła.[4] 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.[5] 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, playing in the A-League.[6] 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.[7]
Western United
On 14 May 2019, it was announced that Kurto was leaving the Phoenix to join new A-League club Western United.[8]
Macarthur FC
On 26 October 2021, Kurto signed for Macarthur FC.[9]
On 29 September 2024, Kurto became the first goalkeeper to win the Mark Viduka Medal, awarded to the best player in the Australia Cup final.
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.[10]
In August 2010, he earned his first call-up to Poland U20s for the friendly matches against Uzbekistan and Italy.[11]
Career statistics
- As of match played 24 April 2026
| Club | Season | League | National cup[a] | Continental | Total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Promień Opalenica | 2008–09 | III liga, gr. C | 13 | 0 | 4 | 0 | — | 17 | 0 | |
| Wisła Kraków | 2010–11 | Ekstraklasa | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Roda JC | 2012–13 | Eredivisie | 31 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 32 | 0 | |
| 2013–14 | Eredivisie | 34 | 0 | 4 | 0 | — | 38 | 0 | ||
| Total | 65 | 0 | 5 | 0 | — | 70 | 0 | |||
| FC Dordrecht | 2014–15 | Eredivisie | 32 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — | 34 | 0 | |
| Excelsior | 2015–16 | Eredivisie | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 11 | 0 | |
| 2016–17 | Eredivisie | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | ||
| Total | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 11 | 0 | |||
| Roda JC | 2017–18 | Eredivisie | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | |
| Wellington Phoenix | 2018–19 | A-League Men | 25 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 26 | 0 | |
| Western United | 2019–20 | A-League Men | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 28 | 0 | |
| 2020–21 | A-League Men | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 8 | 0 | ||
| Total | 36 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 36 | 0 | |||
| Macarthur FC | 2021–22 | A-League Men | 24 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 25 | 0 | |
| 2022–23 | A-League Men | 24 | 0 | 3 | 0 | — | 27 | 0 | ||
| 2023–24 | A-League Men | 28 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5[b] | 0 | 34 | 0 | |
| 2024–25 | A-League Men | 25 | 0 | 5 | 0 | — | 34 | 0 | ||
| 2025–26 | A-League Men | 19 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 7[b] | 0 | 29 | 0 | |
| Total | 120 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 145 | 0 | ||
| Career total | 304 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 341 | 0 | ||
- ↑ Includes Polish Cup, KNVB Cup, Australia Cup
- 1 2 Appearances in AFC Champions League Two
Honours
Wisła Kraków
Macarthur
Individual
- A-League Goalkeeper of the Year: 2018–19
- A-Leagues All Star: 2022[12]
- Mark Viduka Medal: 2024
References
- ↑ https://www.instagram.com/reel/DPhsB_JD30Q/?igsh=MTdmeW51em84aXdtdg==
- ↑ "KURTO SIGNS". Sydney Olympic Official Instragram. Retrieved 3 July 2026.
- ↑ "Kurto i Jonczyk w Wiśle". wisla.krakow.pl (in Polish). Archived from the original on 7 July 2009. Retrieved 2 March 2009.
- ↑ "Filip Kurto przedłużył umowę". wisla.krakow.pl. Archived from the original on 19 August 2009. Retrieved 14 July 2009.
- ↑ "FC Utrecht draw in crazy game: 3–3". FC Utrecht. 28 September 2013. Retrieved 3 September 2014.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) - ↑ "Wellington Phoenix confirm signing of Polish goalkeeper Filip Kurto". Stuff.co.nz. 18 July 2018. Archived from the original on 30 May 2019. Retrieved 18 July 2018.
- ↑ "Phoenix sign former Wanderers keeper Covic for Sydney FC clash". 6 December 2018. Archived from the original on 16 June 2024. Retrieved 8 January 2019.
- ↑ "Wellington Phoenix goalkeeper Filip Kurto joins Western United". Stuff.co.nz. 14 May 2019. Archived from the original on 16 June 2024. Retrieved 14 May 2019.
- ↑ Jackson, Ed (26 October 2021). "Bulls sign Kurto as Federici replacement". Mandurah Mail. Archived from the original on 16 June 2024. Retrieved 26 October 2021.
- ↑ "U-19: Mołdawia 1–0 Polska" (in Polish). 90minut.pl. Archived from the original on 16 June 2024. Retrieved 13 August 2009.
- ↑ "Powołania na mecze z Uzbekistanem i Włochami". pzpn.pl. Archived from the original on 14 March 2011. Retrieved 10 September 2010.
- ↑ Harrington, Anna (20 May 2022). "ALM young guns get shot against Barcelona". The Canberra Times. Archived from the original on 2 October 2022. Retrieved 20 May 2022.
External links
- Filip Kurto at Voetbal International[dead link] (in Dutch)
- Filip Kurto at Soccerway