Jani Galik (born 9 October 1984 in Přerov, Czechoslovakia)[1] is a Czech football player who plays midfielder for the Bradenton Academics in the USL Premier Development League.

Jani Galik
Personal information
Full name Jani Galik
Date of birth (1984-10-09) 9 October 1984 (age 40)
Place of birth Přerov, Czechoslovakia
Height 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Position(s) Midfielder
Team information
Current team
Bradenton Academics
Number 10
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2004–2005 Bradenton Academics 30 (1)
2006 New England Revolution 2 (0)
2007 Harrisburg City Islanders 5 (0)
2008–2017 Bradenton Academics 1 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 24 November 2006 (UTC)
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 24 November 2006

Although born in Czechoslovakia, Galik grew up in Sarasota, Florida. After high school, he committed to play college soccer at Florida Atlantic University but never followed through. Instead he attended the IMG Academy in Bradenton where he played two years with the Bradenton Academics, scoring 1 goal in 30 appearances.

On 1 April 2006 he signed a developmental contract with the New England Revolution, but was waived at the end of the season after playing just two games. He signed for Harrisburg City Islanders in 2007, and made 5 appearances in the Islanders' championship-winning season, before returning to Bradenton. He retired on July 1, 2017.

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References

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  1. ^ "Jani Galik". worldfootball.net. Retrieved 24 August 2019.