René Twardzik (born 25 June 1970) is a Czech former professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper.

René Twardzik
Personal information
Date of birth (1970-06-25) 25 June 1970 (age 54)
Place of birth Třinec, Czechoslovakia
Position(s) Goalkeeper
Youth career
1978–1986 TZ Třinec
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1986–1987 TZ Třinec 1 (0)
1987–1988 Slavia Prague 0 (0)
1988–1989 VTJ Tábor 16 (0)
1989–1990 VTJ Karlovy Vary 0 (0)
1990–1992 TZ Třinec 0 (0)
1992–1994 Boby Brno 46 (0)
1994–1996 FC Vítkovice 8 (0)
1996–1999 Opava 86 (0)
1999–2001 Sachsen Leipzig 69 (0)
2001–2005 Rot-Weiß Erfurt 124 (0)
2005–2008 Sachsen Leipzig 56 (0)
2018 Rot-Weiß Erfurt 0 (0)
Total 406 (0)
International career
Czechoslovakia U21 4 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Career

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Club career

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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]

Later career

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He became the goalkeeping coach of FC Rot-Weiß Erfurt in July 2010.[4] From September 2018 to November 2018, Twardzik sat on the bench for FC Rot-Weiß Erfurt for five games due to injuries.[5] At the end of January 2020, the club ceased operations due to financial difficulties, and as a result, withdrew from the Regionalliga Nordost. The day after, he was released by the club.[6]

Personal life

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His sons Dan, Filip and Patrik are also all professional footballers.[7] As of 2014 he has lived in Germany for 15 years.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "Profile" (in Czech). FC Zbrojovka Brno. Retrieved 11 June 2014.
  2. ^ "Profile" (in German). Weltfussball.de. Retrieved 11 June 2014.
  3. ^ a b "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. ^ René Twardzik at Soccerway
  6. ^ RWE-Torwarttrainer René Twardzik: „Ich habe mich getäuscht ..., otz.de, 1 February 2020
  7. ^ Hugh Keevins (11 December 2009). "Czech siblings Filip & Patrik Twardzik hoping to emulate McStay brothers at Celtic". Daily Record.