Verona 
Empoli 
- 23 February
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CONFIRMED: Jure Balkovec signs for Fatih Karagumruk.
Fatih Karagumruk beats Empoli to sign Jure Balkovec. The defender leaves on a free transfer, ending the rumour of Jure Balkovec moving to Empoli.
CONFIRMED: Jure Balkovec signs for Fatih Karagumruk
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Rumour report
(Latest update: )Empoli's pursuit of Jure Balkovec reaches new heights. Numerous reports indicating a 82% probability of the defender making the switch to his potential new club. Here is why.
- Empoli has often bought players who are approximately the same age as the current age of Jure Balkovec (31).
- Empoli has often bought players whose potential (FT Skill) is comparable to the potential of Jure Balkovec.
- Jure Balkovec is in a favorable situation regarding potential playing time, as there are only a limited number of direct competitors for his position within the current Empoli squad. This significantly increases his chances to prove himself and become a key player on the field.
Transfer Logic score:
Pros
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Comparable age to previously attracted players
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Comparable potential to previously attracted players
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Few direct competitors for position (Giuseppe Pezzella, Liberato Cacace)
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Missing star player in position on team
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Few better competitors for position (Sebastiano Luperto, Giuseppe Pezzella)
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Comparable value to previously attracted players
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Comparable quality to previously attracted players
Cons
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Potential star player in position on team (Giuseppe Pezzella, Liberato Cacace)
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Some potentially better competitors for position (Sebastiano Luperto, Liberato Cacace)
TMW - Empoli, nel mirino il terzino Balkovec dell'Hellas Verona
https://www.tuttomercatoweb.com - ItalianIl mancino di Jure Balkovec potrebbe presto avere nuovi colori. Quelli dell'Empoli, in Serie B, a caccia di un giocatore nel ruolo: terzino ed esterno.
Alternatives of Empoli
| Skill / pot | Player | Team |
ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skill / pot | Player / Team / Position |
ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. |
|
|
59.1
62.5
|
Rafael Fernández |
 Tijuana
|
€1.6M |
|
59.0
59.0
|
Carlos Neva |
 Albacete
|
€0.7M |
|
58.9
62.8
|
Fabricio López |
 San Lorenzo
|
€0.7M |
|
58.7
58.7
|
Fernando Román |
 Aldosivi
|
€0.4M |
|
58.7
69.2
|
Leandro Morgalla |
 Bochum
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€2.8M |
|
58.5
58.5
|
Hernán de la Fuente |
 Instituto
|
€0.3M |
|
58.4
58.4
|
Jan Boril |
 Slavia Praha
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€0.1M |
|
58.3
69.2
|
Joel Godoy |
 Sarmiento
|
€0.9M |
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|---|---|---|---|
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| Jackson Tchatchoua | 05-08-2024 | Report | |
| Lorenzo Montipò | 08-08-2023 | Report | |
| Cyril Ngonge | 24-06-2023 | Report | |
| Ilić | 26-01-2023 | Report | |
| Josh Doig | 18-12-2022 | Report |
Jure Balkovec
D (CL)
Skill: 57.0
Pot: 57.0
Team
Omonia
Omonia
Contracted Until
30 Jun 27
ETV
€0.7M
The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player.
ETV Range
€0.6M – €0.8M
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Who is Jure Balkovec?
Jure Balkovec (SVN) is a a defensive back and currently plays for Omonia. Jure Balkovec is 31 years old (1994/09/09) and he is 185cm tall. His preferred foot is Left. His jersey number is 29. Jure Balkovec has also been used as a wing back, an inverted wing back, a stopper and as a ball winning defender.
Jure Balkovec's current transfer value is between €0.6M and €0.8M. His last transfer was from Fatih Karagumruk to Omonia in 2026.
Jure Balkovec latest transfers and transfer rumours, season statistics and career statistics are available on FootballTransfers.
