Antoni Klukowski (born 2 April 2007) is a soccer player who plays as a striker for Polish club Pogoń Szczecin. Born in France, he is a Canada youth international.

Antoni Klukowski
Personal information
Full name Antoni Klukowski
Date of birth (2007-04-02) 2 April 2007 (age 17)
Place of birth Lille, France
Height 1.84 m (6 ft 0 in)
Position(s) Striker
Team information
Current team
Pogoń Szczecin
Number 46
Youth career
0000–2017 Escola Varsovia
2017–2018 Mallorca
2019–2020 Atlético Baleares
2021 MKS Polonia Warsaw
2021–2023 Legia Warsaw
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2023– Pogoń Szczecin II 15 (4)
2024– Pogoń Szczecin 0 (0)
International career
2022–2023 Canada U17 6 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 28 July 2024
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 28 July 2024

Early life

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Klukowski was born in Lille, France while his father, Canadian international Michael Klukowski, was playing for Club Brugge in neighbouring Belgium.[1] He subsequently grew up in Warsaw, Poland and Palma de Mallorca, Spain.[1][2]

Club career

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As a youth player, Klukowski joined the youth academy of Spanish side Mallorca. In July 2023, he signed for Polish side Pogoń Szczecin.[3]

International career

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Klukowski is a Canada youth international. He played for the Canada under-17s at the 2022 Copa Mexico de Naciones.[4] He later played for Canada at the 2023 FIFA U-17 World Cup, appearing in all three matches.[5][1]

Style of play

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Klukowski mainly operates as a striker. He is known for his speed.[6]

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Antoni Klukowski". Canadian Soccer Association. Retrieved 29 July 2024.
  2. ^ "Some familiar names on Canada's under-17 team for Mexico tournament". coastreporter.net.
  3. ^ "Antoni Klukowski zawodnikiem Pogoni" (in Polish). Pogoń Szczecin. 8 July 2023. Retrieved 29 July 2024.
  4. ^ "Antoni Klukowski poszedł w ślady ojca i zagrał dla Kanady". tvp.pl.
  5. ^ "Canada announces squad for the FIFA U-17 World Cup Indonesia 2023™". Canadian Soccer Association. 2 November 2023. Retrieved 29 July 2024.
  6. ^ "Pogoń nie kupuje z zewnątrz, tylko przesuwa z rezerw. Kim są nowe twarze w szatni?". wszczecinie.pl.
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