Patrik Twardzik (born 10 February 1993) is a Czech footballer who plays as a midfielder for German club FC Gütersloh.[1]
 Twardzik with BFC Dynamo in 2018 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 10 February 1993 | ||
| Place of birth | Třinec, Czech Republic | ||
| Height | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | FC Gütersloh | ||
| Number | 18 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –2008 | Rot-Weiß Erfurt | ||
| 2008–2009 | Hertha BSC | ||
| 2009–2012 | Celtic | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2012–2014 | Celtic | 0 | (0) |
| 2013–2014 | → Livingston (loan) | 1 | (0) |
| 2014–2017 | Rot-Weiß Erfurt II | 15 | (1) |
| 2014–2017 | Rot-Weiß Erfurt | 5 | (0) |
| 2017–2018 | Germania Halberstadt | 59 | (11) |
| 2018 | BFC Dynamo | 9 | (0) |
| 2019–2021 | Germania Halberstadt | 48 | (8) |
| 2021–2023 | Rot Weiss Ahlen | 62 | (2) |
| 2023– | FC Gütersloh | 24 | (9) |
| International career | |||
| Czech Republic U17 | 13 | (3) | |
| Czech Republic U19 | 2 | (0) | |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 25 April 2024 | |||
Early life
editTwardzik was born in the Czech Republic but educated in Germany as his father played football there.[citation needed]
Club career
editTwardzik and twin brother Filip started off their careers with Sachsen Leipzig before being signed by Hertha Berlin.[2] On 1 February 2009, they were both signed by Celtic, a week before their 16th birthday.[3] Filip and Patrik both suspended their education when they moved to Celtic.[citation needed] Their mother also moved to Scotland to help them adjust to their new life.[2]
In September 2012, Twardzik signed a contract extension with the club, which will keep him until 2014.[4] After a year, Twardzik joined Scottish Championship side Livingston on loan that will keep him until January.[5] Twardzik made his debut for the club on 23 November 2013, where he set up a goal, in a 5–1 victory over Greenock Morton.[6] After appearing two substitute appearances for the club, Twardzik returned to his parent club.[7] At the end of the season, Twardzik was released by the club upon his expiry of his contract and separating his twin brother.[8]
In November 2014 he joined the reserve team of his youth club FC Rot-Weiß Erfurt.[citation needed]
Twardzik signed for Rot Weiss Ahlen in 2021.[9]
Personal life
editHis twin brother Filip, a midfielder, plays for Bolton. His older brother, Dan, plays for Motherwell as a goalkeeper. His father, René, was also a goalkeeper and played for Sachsen Leipzig.
Career statistics
edit- As of match played 3 February 2018[10]
| Club | Season | League | National Cup | Other | Total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Livingston (loan) | 2013–14 | Scottish Championship | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Rot-Weiß Erfurt | 2015–16 | 3. Liga | 5 | 0 | — | — | 5 | 0 | ||
| Germania Halberstadt | 2017–18 | Regionalliga Nordost | 19 | 3 | 1 | 0 | — | 20 | 3 | |
| Career total | 25 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27 | 3 | ||
References
edit- ^ Patrik Twardzik at kicker (in German)
- ^ a b "Czech siblings Filip & Patrik Twardzik hoping to emulate McStay brothers at Celtic". Daily Record. Media Scotland. 11 December 2009. Retrieved 10 August 2011.
- ^ "Czech twins lured". The Scotsman. Johnston Publishing. 3 February 2009. Archived from the original on 9 February 2009. Retrieved 10 August 2011.
- ^ "Celtic: Twardzik twins win contract extensions". BBC Sport. 25 September 2012. Retrieved 25 June 2014.
- ^ "Patrol Twardzik Czechs In". Livingston FC. 24 November 2013. Archived from the original on 25 June 2014. Retrieved 25 June 2014.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link) - ^ "Greenock Morton 1 - 5 Livingston". BBC Sport. 23 November 2013. Retrieved 25 June 2014.
- ^ "No bids received for Livingston stars Donaldson, McNulty and Scougall". Daily Record. Media Scotland. 9 January 2014. Retrieved 25 June 2014.
- ^ "Academy confirm young players to exit Paradise". Celtic FC. 15 May 2014. Archived from the original on 25 June 2014. Retrieved 25 June 2014.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link) - ^ "RW Ahlen: Papa Patrik Twardzik wide awake against RWE". Die Gloche. 22 March 2022.
- ^ Patrik Twardzik at Soccerway. Retrieved 13 February 2018.
External links
edit- Patrik Twardzik at Soccerbase
