Neil Hlavaty

Personal information
Full name	Neil Hlavaty
Date of birth	December 27, 1986 (1986-12-27) (age 22)
Place of birth	Lombard, Illinois, United States
Height	5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Playing position	Midfielder
Club information
Current club	Jagiellonia Białystok
Youth career
2005–2007	University of Boston
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps (Gls)†
2007–2008	Cleveland City Stars	015 (0)
2009	Östers IF	012 (0)
2009–Present	Jagiellonia Białystok
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 15 July, 2009. † Appearances (Goals).

Neil Hlavaty (born 27 December 1986, Lombard, Illinois) is an American soccer player who is currently a midfielder for Jagiellonia Białystok. He is of Czech and Polish descent (his father is Czech, mother is Polish)^[1].

[edit] Professional career

In 2007, Hlavaty signed with Cleveland City Stars of the USL Second Division, helping the squad win the league. After the 2007/08 campaign, during which Neil recorded 3 assists in 15 matches, Hlavaty transferred to Swedish outfit Östers IF for six months.^[2] In October 2009, Hlavaty signed with Polish outfit Jagiellonia Białystok.^[3].

[edit] College career

During Hlavaty's junior year at Boston University, Neil was Selected to the National Soccer Coaches' Association of America All-Northeast Region Second Team as well as named America East Midfielder of the Year.^[4] Hlavaty is also a free-kick specialist as he directed every set piece throughout his junior year.^[5] During his sophomore year, Hlavaty started in all of BU's 19 matches and was also selected to the All-America East First Team.^[6]

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