Full name Daniel Twardzik Years Team Weight 77 kg Number 12 Height 1.83 m | Playing position Role Footballer Place of birth Germany Name Dan Twardzik Parents Rene Twardzik | |
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Date of birth (1991-04-13) 13 April 1991 (age 24) Siblings Filip Twardzik, Patrik Twardzik Similar People Profiles | ||
Dan twardzik pre hamilton league cup 23 09 2014
Daniel "Dan" Twardzik (born 13 April 1991) is a German footballer of Czech and Polish descent who plays as a goalkeeper. He is currently without a club after leaving Scottish Premiership club Motherwell in January 2016.
Contents
- Dan twardzik pre hamilton league cup 23 09 2014
- Dan twardzik arrives on temporary loan
- Early career
- Motherwell
- International career
- Personal life
- References
Dan twardzik arrives on temporary loan
Early career
Twardzik trained with Bayern Munich as a youngster, and after leaving the German giants in 2009, trained with Scottish club Motherwell. Compensation issues were to kill off any possibility of a move to Fir Park, so he signed on at Karlsruher SC. In 2011, he moved to Italian football with Calcio Como. Having struggled to make an impact there, Twardzik was recruited by Scottish club Aberdeen.
Twardzik did not make a single appearance for the Pittodrie club, as he was used mostly as a back-up to Jamie Langfield. He was released at the end of the 2012–13 season. The following season, Twardzik moved down a division and signed for relegated SPL club Dundee. Again, Twardzik found his first-team opportunities very hard to come by.
After making his return, Twardzik made his debut for Dundee on 25 January 2014, coming on as a substitute against Falkirk, after first choice goalkeeper Kyle Letheren had been sent off. He immediately saved a penalty but couldn't stop Dundee losing 2–0. After spending the reminder of the season being a back-up for Letheren, Twardzik futures appears to be uncertain following the club's promotion to the Scottish Premiership. The fear was later confirmed of Twardzik leaving the club.
Motherwell
With both Lee Hollis and Gunnar Nielsen out injured, Twardzik went on an emergency one-month loan to Motherwell. He made his debut, and indeed his first ever appearance in Scottish football, in a 2–1 win away to Ross County. He made five appearance for the club, Twardzik returned to Dundee when his loan spell with Motherwell had expired. After his loan spell with Motherwell ended, the club attempt to extend his loan for the second time. That didn't happen.
On 23 May 2014, Twardzik returned to Motherwell, signing a two-year contract. Following the move, Twardzik says he aiming to become the first goalkeeper for the second time running. Twardzik re-debut for Motherwell, in the second round of Europa League; first leg, in a 2–2 draw against Icelandic side Stjarnan. However, in the return leg, Twardzik came under criticism when he allowed the opposition team take a lead in extra time, which the match finished 3–2 for Stjaran, eliminating Motherwell in the Europa League. Twardzik started in goal, in the opening game of the season, in a 1–0 win over St Mirren. Since his debut, Twardzik become the first choice goalkeeper, having put in faith by Manager Stuart McCall.
On 26 January 2016, Twardzik left Motherwell by mutual consent.
International career
Despite being of Czech origin, Twardzik also claims German nationality. He made two appearances for the Germany Under 18 team.
Personal life
Twardzik is an older brother to former Celtic twins Filip and Patrik. His father René also played as a goalkeeper. Twardzik speaks five languages and is a fan of travelling.