1. Kristopher David Twardek was born on 8 March 1997 and is a Canadian professional soccer player who plays as a winger for Canadian Premier League club Valour FC.
21 Facts About Kris Twardek
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Kris Twardek's father is Czech and his mother is Canadian.
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Kris Twardek began playing with West Carleton SC at the age of five.
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Kris Twardek graduated from the Ottawa South United Academy before signing for English club Millwall.
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In 2013, Kris Twardek joined the academy of English Championship side Millwall and signed his first professional contract with the club in April 2015.
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Kris Twardek went on to make two more appearances for the side before being loaned out to Carlisle United.
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On 5 January 2017, Kris Twardek joined National League side Braintree Town on a 28-day loan.
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Kris Twardek went on to make 12 appearances for the side, as Braintree Town were relegated from the National League at the end of the season after finishing in the bottom four.
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Kris Twardek moved on loan to Carlisle United on 26 January 2018 for the rest of the season.
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Kris Twardek was acknowledged as the club's Player of the Month in July and August 2019.
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Kris Twardek left the club at the end of the 2019 season.
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In November 2019, Kris Twardek signed for Bohemians ahead of the 2020 season.
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On 30 January 2024, it was announced that Kris Twardek had signed a two-year contract, with an option for a third year, with Canadian Premier League club Atletico Ottawa.
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On January 10,2025, Canadian Premier League club Valour FC announced that Kris Twardek had signed a one-year contract with them for 2025, with an option for 2026.
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Kris Twardek is eligible to play for Czech Republic and Canada.
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Kris Twardek went on to make three more appearances for the under-18 side.
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Kris Twardek was named the Canada Soccer U20 Player of the Year in December 2017.
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In May 2018, Kris Twardek was named to Canada's under-21 squad for the 2018 Toulon Tournament.
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Kris Twardek was named to the Canadian U-23 provisional roster for the 2020 CONCACAF Men's Olympic Qualifying Championship on 26 February 2020.
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Kris Twardek was named to the final squad ahead of the rescheduled tournament on 10 March 2021, but pulled out due to injury.
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Kris Twardek was called up to the Canadian senior team for a friendly against El Salvador on 29 September 2017.