Michael Thurk (born 28 May 1976) is a German former professional footballer who played as a forward.
FSV Mainz 05 from Hessian Oberliga club SV Jügesheim in 1999[2] on advice of Django Mann who already connected a transfer of Abderrahim Ouakili.
In 2005–06, Thurk marked 12 goals, being the third best player who would be eligible to play for Germany.
In the 2009–10 season, Augsburg finished just short of promotion to the Bundesliga with Thurk being the league's top goalscorer.
[3] After departing Heidenheim, Thurk was close to agreeing moves to India and the United States, namely Columbus Crew, but no transfer went through due to his injury problems.