Filip Kurto

Filip Kurto (; born 14 June 1991) is a Polish professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Sydney Olympic in the NPL NSW.

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. In July 2009, Kurto signed a new three-year contract with Wisła. 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. 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. 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.

Western United On 14 May 2019, it was announced that Kurto was leaving the Phoenix to join new A-League club Western United.

Macarthur FC On 26 October 2021, Kurto signed for Macarthur FC.

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.

In August 2010, he earned his first call-up to Poland U20s for the friendly matches against Uzbekistan and Italy.

Career statistics

Honours Wisła Kraków Ekstraklasa: 2010–11

Macarthur Australia Cup: 2022, 2024

Individual A-League Goalkeeper of the Year: 2018–19 A-Leagues All Star: 2022 Mark Viduka Medal: 2024