René Twardzik

René Twardzik
Personal information
Date of birth25 June 1970
Place of birthTřinec, Czechoslovakia
Playing positionGoalkeeper
Youth career
1978–1986TZ Třinec
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps†(Gls)†
1986–1987TZ Třinec1(0)
1987–1988Slavia Prague0(0)
1988–1989VTJ Tábor16(0)
1989–1990VTJ Karlovy Vary0(0)
1990–1992TZ Třinec0(0)
1992–1994Boby Brno46(0)
1994–1996FC Vítkovice8(0)
1996–1999Opava86(0)
1999–2001Sachsen Leipzig69(0)
2001–2005FC Rot-Weiß Erfurt124(0)
2005–2008Sachsen Leipzig56(0)
Total406(0)
National team
Czechoslovakia U214(0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only.
† Appearances (Goals).

René Twardzik (born 15 June 1970) is a Czech former professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper.

Career

Born in Třinec, Twardzik played for TZ Třinec, Slavia Prague, VTJ Tábor, VTJ Karlovy Vary, Boby Brno, FC Vítkovice, Opava, Sachsen Leipzig and FC Rot-Weiß Erfurt.[1][2] Twardzik played four matches for Czechoslovakia U21.[3]

He became the goalkeeping coach of FC Rot-Weiß Erfurt in July 2010.[4]

Personal life

His sons Dan, Filip and Patrik are also all professional footballers.[5] As of 2014 he has lived in Germany for 15 years.[3]

References

  1. ↑ "Profile" (in Czech). FC Zbrojovka Brno. Retrieved 11 June 2014.
  2. ↑ "Profile" (in German). Weltfussball.de. Retrieved 11 June 2014.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 "René Twardzik: Opavu mám v srdci, nikdy na ni nezapomenu" [I have Opava in my heart, I will never forget it]. Deník (in Czech). 8 June 2014. Retrieved 13 June 2014.
  4. ↑ "René Twardzik ist neuer Torwarttrainer des FC Rot-Weiß Erfurt" (in German). Thueringer Allgemeine. 3 July 2010. Retrieved 11 June 2014.
  5. ↑ Hugh Keevins (11 December 2009). "Czech siblings Filip & Patrik Twardzik hoping to emulate McStay brothers at Celtic". Daily Record.