Yan Klukowski

Personal information
Full name	Yan Klukowski
Date of birth	January 1, 1987 (1987-01-01) (age 22)
Place of birth	Chippenham, England
Height	6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Playing position	Midfielder
Club information
Current club	Chippenham Town
Youth career
	FC Chippenham Youth
	Bath City
2005–2008	CCSU Blue Devils
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps (Gls)†
2003-2005	Bath City	14 0(0)
2005	Chippenham Town
2007	Ottawa Fury	16 0(1)
2008	Cape Cod Crusaders	14 0(5)
2009	Western Mass Pioneers	12 0(1)
2009–	Chippenham Town
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 27 September, 2009. † Appearances (Goals).

Yan Klukowski (born January 1, 1987 in Chippenham) is an English football player who currently plays for Chippenham Town in the Southern Football League Premier Division.

Contents 1 Career 1.1 Youth and College 1.2 Professional 1.3 International 2 External links 3 References

[edit] Career

[edit] Youth and College

Klukowski was educated at Sheldon School in his hometown of Chippenham in North Wiltshire. His football education began at local youth side FC Chippenham Youth before moving to Bath City. At 18 years of age the forward managed to break into the first team set-up at Bath City, making 14 appearances. Klukowski also earned England Schoolboys caps before a brief stint at Chippenham Town. Despite interest from Bristol Rovers, Klukowski decided to move to the United States by signing a scholarship with Central Connecticut State University.

At CCSU Klukowski was the Northeast Conference Rookie of the Year and was named to the All Conference first team. He was named to the All-NEC First Team and received second team NSCAA/adidas All-North Atlantic Region honors as a sophomore in 2006, while in 2007 he led the NEC in assists and was named to the All-NEC Second Team and the NSCAA/adidas All-North Atlantic Region First Team.

During his college years season Klukowski also played with Ottawa Fury^[1] and the Cape Cod Crusadersin the USL Premier Development League.

[edit] Professional

Klukowski turned professional in 2009 and joined the Western Mass Pioneers of the USL Second Division, where he played 12 times scoring once in the 2-1 win over Wilmington Hammerheads.

Following the conclusion of the USL2 season Klukowski returned to England in an attempt to find a professional club to play for during the 2009-2010 season and beyond. His first trial was provided by Carlisle United who were originally impressed and extended his trial period before deciding against offering him a contract.^[2][3]

Klukowski was then offered a trial with Swindon Town.^[4] While on trial, he had scored twice in a 3-2 win over Swindon Supermarine^[5] and scored once more in a 3-3 draw with Cirencester Town. However, he was not offered a deal at Swindon.

In August 2009, Klukowski joined Chippenham Town.

[edit] International

Klukowski represented Great Britain at World University Games in Bangkok, Thailand in 2006, and was also selected to represent Great Britain university football team for the 2007 Summer Universiade.

[edit] External links

• CCSU bio

[edit] References