JAKUB JANKTO NEWS

Collects point against Juventus Jankto assisted once to go with six crosses (one accurate), two chances created, and two corners in Saturday's 1-2 loss to Juventus.

Impact Jankto wasn't very noticeable throughout the game but racked up stats thanks to set pieces and set up Alberto Dossena with a corner kick, registering his second assist of the season. He had both in the last four matches, adding four shots (one on target), three key passes, and eight crosses (one accurate).

NOVEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dishes assist against Salernitana Jankto won two duels and assisted once to go with one shot (one on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-2 draw against Salernitana.

Impact Jankto played in a very offensive role coming off the bench and had his first goal contribution of the season by hitting Zito Luvumbo in stride with a through ball. He has appeared four times so far, notching two shots (two on target), four crosses (one accurate), and four tackles.

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rides the pine versus Roma Jankto (illness) didn't play in Sunday's 1-4 defeat against Roma.

Impact Jankto returned after a multi-game absence but didn't get minutes. He'll try to unseat Tommaso Augello, Matteo Prati, and Ibrahim Sulemana considering his versatility. He has notched four inaccurate crosses, four tackles, and eight clerances in three matches.

OCTOBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go for Roma contest Jankto (flu) has been included in Cagliari's call-ups for Sunday's match versus Roma.

Impact Jankto needed a couple of weeks to fully shake off an illness and work on his conditioning. He'll be in the mix to start in a pair of roles. He did it twice in three matches before the problem, recording our tackles, eight clearances, and four crosses (one accurate).

OCTOBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Stays out for Milan game Jankto (illness) will remain unavailable for Wednesday's clash with Milan.

Impact Jankto is suffering from the lingering effects of a stomach bug and didn't return to full training before the game. Paulo Azzi and Tommaso Augello both got minutes in the past game.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will skip Atalanta match Jankto will be unavailable versus Atalanta Sunday due to a stomach bug, Cagliari reported.

Impact Jankto will sit this one due to an illness like teammate Andrea Pavoletti. Tommaso Augello or Paulo Azzi, or both, will take care of the left flank Sunday depending on which scheme the coach deploys.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to Serie A Jankto has agreed to a two-year contract with an option with Cagliari after joining from Getafe, the team announced.

Impact Jankot is back in Italy after two years split between Spain and the Czech Republic. He tallied six goals, three assists, 34 chances created, and 81 crosses (14 accurate) in his final campaign at Sampdoria, while he didn't have as much success in other countries. He'll likely end up near the top of Cagliari's pecking order in the midfield at the end of the summer.

JULY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Traffic incident sidelines Czech footballer Jankto

Czech Republic midfielder Jakub Jankto, who recently came out as gay, is taking time away from soccer following a traffic incident

APRIL 20, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Well done Jakub Jankto. Now football has to support its most high-profile gay player Football's recent record on LGBTQ+ issues has been poor. So how will they support Jakub Jankto?

FEBRUARY 13, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Czech soccer player Jakub Jankto comes out as gay

Czech Republic international Jakub Jankto has posted a video on social media saying he is gay

FEBRUARY 13, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Czech international Jankto comes out as gay The Czech Republic international Jakub Jankto has come out as gay. In a video the 27-year-old Sparta Prague midfielder said he is “homosexua...

FEBRUARY 13, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Czech Republic midfielder Jankto moves to Sparta from Getafe PRAGUE (AP) — Czech Republic midfielder Jakub Jankto moved to Sparta Prague on a one-year loan from Getafe, the Czech club said Wednesday. S...

AUGUST 10, 2022 • WINNIPEGFREEPRESS.COM

Czech Republic midfielder Jankto moves to Sparta from Getafe

Czech Republic midfielder Jakub Jankto is moving to Sparta Prague on a one-year loan from Getafe

AUGUST 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Assists before injury Jankto provided one assist and came off with a knock during Sunday's 3-1 loss to Elche.

Impact Jankto provided an assist early during Sunday's match, before coming off with an injury during the second half. The midfielder only made six starts and 14 appearances and showed himself to be a minimal fantasy option in the 2022/23 campaign. Jankto will need to have an extremely impressive pre-season to have any chance of breaking into the starting XI.

MAY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sent off against Bilbao Jankto received a straight red card while on the bench in the 90th minute of Friday's draw against Athletic Bilbao.

Impact Jankto will be suspended for the Mallorca game after the international break on April 2. He has started in just two La Liga games for Getafe since September.

MARCH 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Logs assist during start Jankto logged one assist across 81 minutes during a 4-3 loss Saturday against Atletico Madrid.

Impact Jankto logged his first assist across the 2021-22 La Liga. A lack of starts indicates why he is not recording assists. Across the Getafe team's last 23 league games, Jankto started four times and will remain an unfavorable backup to left-back Mathias Olivera.

FEBRUARY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Back from injury Jankto (ankle) returned from his injury last match and remains an option going forward.

Impact Jankto played four minutes against Athletic and it looks like he's working up his fitness to be able to play a full 90 again. While he may not start before the break, it looks like he'll be fully fit and healthy once come January, if not sooner.

DECEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Out six weeks Jankto (ankle/calf) will be out around six weeks, according to Matteo Moretto of Calciomercato.

Impact Jankto subbed off in evident pain, holding his lower leg, and it appears that it will be a lengthy time out for the midfielder. Vitolo came on for the midfielder, and could have a stable spot in the starting XI until Jankto is able to return.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off injured against Rayo Jankto was subbed out of Saturday's defeat against Rayo Vallecano in the 14th minute after suffering an ankle injury.

Impact Jankto had just recovered from an ankle knock suffered during the interantional break a few weeks ago, but he may have re-aggravated it as he left Saturday's game on a stretcher. Getafe next plays Atletico Madrid on Tuesday.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Elche Jankto (ankle) is in the starting XI for Monday's match against Elche.

Impact Jankto picked up an apparently ankle injury over the break, but he used the few extra days to recover and is starting Monday. In his prior start against Barcelona, he totaled one shot and two crosses in 90 minutes on the left wing.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up ankle issue Jankto picked up an ankle issue last week and is considered a doubt for Czech Republic's match on Wednesday.

Impact Jankto's status for the Sept. 13 against Elche could be in doubt, but he'll get a few extra days to train with the team, which could help. The winger started Getafe's last match and went a full 90, producing one shot and a chance created in a tough spot against Barcelona.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Plays second half in loss Jankto put one shot off target during the second half of Monday's 1-0 loss to Sevilla.

Impact Jankto didn't get much time to prove what he can do, but after scoring six time last season, he could be a capable threat from the wings. It will be worth seeing if he gets a starting chance in the coming trip to Barcelona.

AUGUST 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Moves to Getafe Jankto has transferred to Getafe on a permanent deal from Sampdoria, the clubs announced.

Impact Jankto leaves Sampdoria after three solid years and is coming off his most productive season yet. He tallied six goals, three assists, 39 shots and 34 chances created in 35 appearances (29 starts) in the most recent campaigns. He will be hoping to keep up those numbers in La Liga.

AUGUST 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rested in second half Tuesday Jankto was taken off at the break of Tuesday's match against England after producing two chances with two crosses.

Impact Jankto wasn't risked in the second half Tuesday with Czech Republic already guaranteed a spot in the knockout rounds. That said, he's yet to play more than 74 minutes in a match, which limits his overall fantasy value. Still, with a split role on set pieces, he's been active on the wing, producing seven chances and 16 crosses in three matches.

JUNE 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sends seven crosses in draw Friday Jankto had one shot (off target), two chances created, seven crosses (four accurate) and two corners in Friday's 1-1 draw to Croatia.

Impact Jankto remains very active for his team through two matches and delivered another solid stat haul. He's taken a shot in each affair while mounting five chances created and whopping 14 crosses already and set pieces also help him increase his numbers.

JUNE 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE