Josef Bursik was born on 12 July 2000, making him a tender age of 24. He hails from England and is currently safeguarding the goal for Hibernian Football Club. Standing at 1.87m (6ft 1in) and weighing in at 77kg (12st 1lb), Bursik dons the number 1 jersey, underlining his role as the club's chief shot-stopper.
The goalkeeper initiated his professional journey with AFC Wimbledon in League Two in July 2016, where he enrolled as a trainee. A year later, in July 2017, Bursik moved north to Stoke City, though the details of the transfer remain private.
During his time with the Potters, Bursik got ample opportunities to exhibit his skills. His maiden season of 2020 - 2021 saw him making 15 first team appearances in league matches, followed by 19 appearances in the 2021 - 2022 season and 16 appearances in the 2022 - 2023 season.
In a bid to gather further experience, Bursik embarked on several loan stints. In August 2019, he joined Accrington Stanley in League Two on loan, returning to Stoke City in June 2020. Following a similar blueprint, he transferred to Doncaster Rovers in August 2020, only to make his return to Stoke in November of the same year.
In April 2021, Bursik was loaned out to Peterborough United in League One, returning to his parent club a month later. His last loan spell at Lincoln City in League One began in May 2021 and ended in June 2021. Throughout these loan periods, Bursik kept building his CV, getting valuable minutes under his belt.
His journey took a turn towards Belgium in January 2023, joining Club Brugge in the Pro League for an undisclosed fee. After merely a year and a half, in July 2024, Bursik made his way to Scotland, signing for Hibernian on loan.
In the ongoing 2024 - 2025 season at Hibernian, Bursik has already made 13 first team appearances in league matches. He has also participated in the League Cup 2024 - 2025 for Hibs, making four starts. Certainly, his odyssey through footballing ranks testifies to his expertise and signals a promising future ahead.
