Jani Galik
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.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Jani Galik | ||
| Date of birth | 9 October 1984 | ||
| 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) |
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*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.