Full name Jacob Lensky Name Jacob Lensky Playing position Role Soccer player | 2004–2007 Celtic Height 1.77 m Years Team Position Midfielder | |
Date of birth (1988-12-16) December 16, 1988 (age 27) Place of birth Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada | ||
Jacob Lensky
Jacob Lensky (born December 16, 1988) is a Canadian-born Czech professional soccer player.
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Youth career
Lensky was born in Vancouver, British Columbia and attended Vancouver College. His early soccer career was spent throughout Europe - in Belgium with Anderlecht, in the Czech Republic with Sparta Prague and Slavia Prague, in England with Blackburn Rovers and Scotland with Celtic.
Professional career
In September 2006, Lensky signed a pre-contract agreement with Dutch side Feyenoord, effective from January 1, 2007. He made his Eredivisie debut for Feyenoord on February 11, 2007, against Twente.
Lensky announced his retirement from professional soccer in August 2008, before training with the Vancouver Whitecaps in January 2009. Lensky was also offered a trial with Seattle Sounders of Major League Soccer, but he declined.
Lensky returned to professional football in September 2009, when he signed a one-year deal with Dutch side Utrecht staying there until late 2011, when he returned to Canada.
He was on trial with Whitecaps FC of MLS until he was released on February 12, 2013.
Canada
Lensky was involved with Canada's unsuccessful attempt to qualify for the 2008 Summer Olympics. He played in games against Mexico and Haiti.
Czech Republic
Lensky was a member of the Czech Republic U-21 team and made his debut on March 3, 2010 against Finland. He made his competitive debut on August 11, 2010 against San Marino.