Olaf Kozłowski (born 19 May 2005) is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Swiss Challenge League club Schaffausen. Born in Belgium, he represents Poland as a youth international.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 19 May 2005 | ||
| Place of birth | Brussels, Belgium | ||
| Height | 1.87 m (6 ft 2 in)[1] | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Schaffausen | ||
| Number | 19 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2012–2014 | Eendracht Winnik | ||
| 2014–2022 | Dender | ||
| 2022–2023 | Union SG | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2023–2024 | Triestina | 1 | (0) |
| 2024 | → Pro Vercelli (loan) | 4 | (0) |
| 2024– | Schaffausen | 11 | (0) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2022–2023 | Poland U18 | 7 | (1) |
| 2023 | Poland U19 | 2 | (0) |
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 4 November 2024 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 16 August 2024 | |||
Early life
editKozłowski was born on 19 May 2005 in Brussels, Belgium. He was born to Polish parents. His family are originally from Podlaskie Voivodeship, Poland.[2]
Club career
editIn 2012, Kozłowski joined the youth academy of Belgian side Eendracht Winnik. In 2014, he joined the youth academy of Belgian side Dender. In 2022, he joined the youth academy of Belgian side Union SG. In 2023, he signed for Italian side Triestina.[3] In 2024, he was sent on loan to Italian side Pro Vercelli.[4] After that, he signed for Swiss side Schaffausen.[5]
International career
editKozłowski is a Poland youth international. He is eligible to represent Belgium internationally, having been born in the country. He has played for the Poland U18s and U19s.[6]
Style of play
editKozłowski mainly operates as a central midfielder, but has also played as a forward while at Union.[7]
References
edit- ^ "Olaf Kozlowski" (in Swiss High German). Schaffausen. Retrieved 17 August 2024.
- ^ "Polski talent zagra w liderze belgijskiej ekstraklasy. "Mój styl to połączenie Busquetsa i Pogby"". wp.pl.
- ^ "Olaf Kozłowski w US Triestina Calcio". 90minut.pl (in Polish). 26 July 2023. Retrieved 17 August 2024.
- ^ "Olaf Kozłowski w FC Pro Vercelli 1892". 90minut.pl (in Polish). 31 January 2024. Retrieved 17 August 2024.
- ^ "Olaf Kozłowski w FC Schaffhausen". 90minut.pl (in Polish). 30 June 2024. Retrieved 17 August 2024.
- ^ "Qui est Kozlowski, la nouvelle recrue de l'Union ? "Il est programmé pour faire une grande carrière"". lalibre.be.
- ^ "Zaryzykował, by móc grać dla Polski". laczynaspilka.pl.
External links
edit- Olaf Kozłowski at Soccerway