Patrik Twardzik

Patrik Twardzik (born 10 February 1993) is a Czech footballer who currently plays as a midfielder.

Club career

Twardzik was born in Czech Republic but educated in Germany as his father played football there. Twardzik and twin brother Filip started off their careers with Sachsen Leipzig before being signed by Hertha Berlin. On 1 February 2009, they were both signed by Celtic, a week before their 16th birthday. 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. After a year, Twardzik joined Scottish Championship side Livingston on loan that will keep him until January. 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. After appearing two substitute appearances for the club, Twardzik returned to his parent club. At the end of the season, Twardzik was released by the club upon his expiry of his contract and separating his twin brother.

In November 2014 he joined the reserve team of his youth club FC Rot-Weiß Erfurt, where his father currently works as goalkeeping coach.

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.