René Twardzik

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
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

Club career

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

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

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
  1. "Profile" (in Czech). FC Zbrojovka Brno. Retrieved 11 June 2014.
  2. "Profile" (in German). Weltfussball.de. Retrieved 11 June 2014.
  3. "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. [https://www.otz.de/sport/twardzik-ich-habe-mich-getaeuscht-id228301753.html 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.
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