Patrik Twardzik Explained

Patrik Twardzik
Birth Date:10 February 1993
Birth Place:Třinec, Czech Republic
Height:1.85 m
Position:Midfielder
Currentclub:FC Gütersloh
Clubnumber:18
Youthyears1:–2008
Youthclubs1:Rot-Weiß Erfurt
Youthyears2:2008–2009
Youthclubs2:Hertha BSC
Youthyears3:2009–2012
Youthclubs3:Celtic
Years1:2012–2014
Clubs1:Celtic
Caps1:0
Goals1:0
Years2:2013–2014
Clubs2:Livingston (loan)
Caps2:1
Goals2:0
Years3:2014–2017
Clubs3:Rot-Weiß Erfurt II
Caps3:15
Goals3:1
Years4:2014–2017
Clubs4:Rot-Weiß Erfurt
Caps4:5
Goals4:0
Years5:2017–2018
Clubs5:Germania Halberstadt
Caps5:59
Goals5:11
Years6:2018
Clubs6:BFC Dynamo
Caps6:9
Goals6:0
Years7:2019–2021
Clubs7:Germania Halberstadt
Caps7:48
Goals7:8
Years8:2021–2023
Clubs8:Rot Weiss Ahlen
Caps8:62
Goals8:2
Years9:2023–
Clubs9:FC Gütersloh
Caps9:24
Goals9:9
Nationalteam1:Czech Republic U17
Nationalcaps1:13
Nationalgoals1:3
Nationalteam2:Czech Republic U19
Nationalcaps2:2
Nationalgoals2:0
Club-Update:25 April 2024

Patrik Twardzik (born 10 February 1993) is a Czech footballer who plays as a midfielder for German club FC Gütersloh.

Early life

Twardzik was born in the Czech Republic but educated in Germany as his father played football there.

Club career

Twardzik and twin brother Filip started off their careers with Sachsen Leipzig before being signed by Hertha Berlin.[1] On 1 February 2009, they were both signed by Celtic, a week before their 16th birthday.[2] Filip and Patrik both suspended their education when they moved to Celtic. Their mother also moved to Scotland to help them adjust to their new life.

In September 2012, Twardzik signed a contract extension with the club, which will keep him until 2014.[3] After a year, Twardzik joined Scottish Championship side Livingston on loan that will keep him until January.[4] 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.[5] After appearing two substitute appearances for the club, Twardzik returned to his parent club.[6] At the end of the season, Twardzik was released by the club upon his expiry of his contract and separating his twin brother.[7]

In November 2014 he joined the reserve team of his youth club FC Rot-Weiß Erfurt.

Twardzik signed for Rot Weiss Ahlen in 2021.[8]

Personal life

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

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueNational CupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Livingston (loan)2013–14Scottish Championship10100020
Rot-Weiß Erfurt2015–163. Liga5050
Germania Halberstadt2017–18Regionalliga Nordost19310203
Career total2532000273

Notes and References

  1. News: Czech siblings Filip & Patrik Twardzik hoping to emulate McStay brothers at Celtic. Media Scotland. Daily Record. 11 December 2009. 10 August 2011.
  2. News: Czech twins lured. Johnston Publishing. The Scotsman. 3 February 2009. 10 August 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20090209043207/http://sport.scotsman.com/celticfc/Czech-twins-lured-as-part.4939048.jp. 9 February 2009. dead.
  3. News: Celtic: Twardzik twins win contract extensions. BBC Sport. 25 September 2012. 25 June 2014.
  4. Web site: Patrol Twardzik Czechs In . Livingston FC . 25 June 2014 . 24 November 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140625204146/http://www.livingstonfc.co.uk/news/news_20131124_1.php . 25 June 2014 . unfit .
  5. News: Greenock Morton 1 - 5 Livingston. BBC Sport. 23 November 2013. 25 June 2014.
  6. News: No bids received for Livingston stars Donaldson, McNulty and Scougall. Media Scotland. Daily Record. 9 January 2014. 25 June 2014.
  7. Web site: Academy confirm young players to exit Paradise . Celtic FC . 25 June 2014 . 15 May 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140625203613/http://www.celticfc.net/news/5887 . 25 June 2014 . unfit .
  8. Web site: RW Ahlen: Papa Patrik Twardzik wide awake against RWE . Die Gloche. 22 March 2022 .