Petr Kratky (born 8 October 1981) is a Czech professional football coach and former player who currently the head coach of Indian Super League club Mumbai City.

Petr Kratky
Kratky with Melbourne City in 2021
Personal information
Date of birth (1981-10-08) 8 October 1981 (age 43)
Place of birth Prostejov, Czech Republic
Height 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Position(s) Right-back
Team information
Current team
Mumbai City (head coach)
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2001–2002 Prostějov
2002–2007 Mladá Boleslav
2005–2006Brno (loan)
2007–2008 Slovan Liberec
2008–2013 Slovan Liberec B
Managerial career
2017–2021 Melbourne City (youth)
2021–2023 Melbourne City (assistant)
2023– Mumbai City
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Coaching career

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Melbourne City

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In October 2021, Kratky was promoted to the role of Assistant Coach of A-League side Melbourne City, having previously served as their development coach.[1][2] As assistant coach, he helped to guide the team to consecutive A-League Men's Premiers titles in 2021–22 and 2022–23 seasons. During his tenure, he served as an assistant under managers like Patrick Kisnorbo, Rado Vidosic and Aurelio Vidmar.[3][4]

Mumbai City

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On 9 December 2023, Kratky was appointed as the new head coach of Mumbai City after previous manager Des Buckingham parted ways with the club mid-season to join EFL League One side Oxford United.[5][6][7] His first game ended in a 0–0 draw away to FC Goa on 12 December 2023.[8] His first win came on 20 December 2023, in a fiery 2–1 win over Mohun Bagan SG, which included 11 yellow cards and seven red cards.[9][10]

Managerial statistics

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As of match played 4 May 2024
Managerial record by team and tenure
Team Nat From To Record Ref.
M W D L GF GA GD Win %
Mumbai City   9 December 2023 Present 23 16 3 4 43 20 +23 069.57 [11]
Total 23 16 3 4 43 20 +23 069.57

Honours

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Mumbai City

References

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  1. ^ sachapisani (9 December 2023). "Melbourne City assistant lands top job abroad, premiers welcome back familiar face". A-Leagues. Retrieved 9 December 2023.
  2. ^ "Mumbai set to appoint Melbourne City's Petr Kratky as new coach". The Times of India. 7 December 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 9 December 2023.
  3. ^ "ISL: Mumbai City FC Announce Petr Kratky as New Head Coach Unitl 2024–25 Season". News18. 9 December 2023. Retrieved 9 December 2023.
  4. ^ Guha, Sayantan (8 December 2023). "Who is Petr Kratky, the Czech Republican coach reported to replace Des Buckingham at Mumbai City FC?". www.sportskeeda.com. Retrieved 9 December 2023.
  5. ^ "Des Buckingham leaves Mumbai City for Oxford United". The Times of India. 17 November 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 9 December 2023.
  6. ^ "Mumbai City FC welcomes Petr Kratky as new Head Coach". Mumbai City FC. 9 December 2023. Retrieved 9 December 2023.
  7. ^ jackkovacic (9 December 2023). "Petr Kratky appointed Mumbai City FC Head Coach". Melbourne City. Retrieved 9 December 2023.
  8. ^ https://www.indiansuperleague.com/news/report-fc-goa-mumbai-city-fc-play-out-a-gritty-goalless-draw
  9. ^ https://www.indiansuperleague.com/news/report-mumbai-city-fc-prevail-over-mohun-bagan-sg-in-a-fiesty-encounter
  10. ^ "Watch: Mumbai City FC vs Mohun Bagan SG sees 7 red cards, 11 yellow cards in ill-tempered clash". Firstpost. 21 December 2023.
  11. ^ "Mumbai City FC" Fixtures & Results 2023/2024". WorldFootball.net. Retrieved 16 December 2023.
  12. ^ "Report: Mumbai City FC come from behind to win ISL Cup". Indian Super League. 4 May 2024. Archived from the original on 4 May 2024.