Patrik Twardzik
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 | 3 | (2) |
| International career | |||
| Czech Republic U17 | 13 | (3) | |
| Czech Republic U19 | 2 | (0) | |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 22 August 2023 | |||
Early life edit
Twardzik was born in the Czech Republic but educated in Germany as his father played football there.
Club career edit
Twardzik 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 edit
His 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.
- ^ . 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.
- ^ . 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.
- ^ . 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