Sebastian Dzikowski
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | August 23, 2001 | ||
| Place of birth | Calgary, Alberta, Canada | ||
| Height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Vancouver FC | ||
| Number | 44 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Calgary Villains FC | |||
| Calgary Foothills FC | |||
| Cavalry FC | |||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2021– | UBC Thunderbirds | 56 | (26) |
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2024– | Vancouver FC | 1 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of May 12, 2024 | |||
Sebastian Dzikowski (born August 23, 2001) is a Canadian soccer player who plays for Vancouver FC in the Canadian Premier League.
Early life[edit]
Dzikowski played youth soccer with Calgary Villains FC, Calgary Foothills FC, and Cavalry FC U20.[1][2] In June 2013, he played with the Canada West U12 team in the qualification match for the Danone Nations Cup against Canada East.[3]
University career[edit]
In May 2019, Dzikowski committed to attend the University of British Columbia to play for the men's soccer team.[2] However, he only began playing in 2021.[4] On September 11, 2021, he scored his first goal in a victory over the Thompson Rivers WolfPack.[5] On October 21, 2022, he scored a brace in a victory over the UBC Okanagan Heat.[6] He opened the 2023 season with a brace against the UNBC Timberwolves on August 25.[7] On September 16, 2023, he scored a hat trick against the MacEwan Griffins.[8][9] In 2023, he set the UBC single season goals record.[10][11] In 2023, he was named the Canada West Conference Player of the Year[12][13] and the U Sports Player of the Year.[14][15]
Club career[edit]
In April 2024, he signed a U Sports contract with Vancouver FC of the Canadian Premier League.[16][17]
References[edit]
- ^ "Vancouver FC sign Thomas Powell, Sebastian Dzikowski to U SPORTS contracts". Canadian Premier League. April 6, 2024.
- ^ a b Sargeant, Jeff (May 6, 2019). "Four top recruits heading to Point Grey". UBC Thunderbirds.
- ^ White, Ryan (July 12, 2013). "Preteen futbol phenom experiences success on a national stage". CTV News.
- ^ "Sebastian Dzikowski UBC profile". UBC Thunderbirds.
- ^ "T-Birds and WolfPack repeat result in 1-1 draw". UBC Thunderbirds. September 11, 2021.
- ^ McColl, Michael (October 21, 2022). "Shumbusho, Dzikowski both score twice as T-Birds rout Heat to clinch division". UBC Thunderbirds.
- ^ Sargeant, Jeff (August 25, 2023). "Dzikowski leads T-Birds to season opening win".
- ^ "Dzikowski's hat trick paces T-Birds to 6-0 road win vs Griffins". UBC Thunderbirds. September 16, 2023.
- ^ Hills, Jason (September 16, 2023). "Canada West leading scorer Dzikowski scores three as UBC beats MacEwan 6-0". MacEwan Griffins.
- ^ Kerr, Toby (October 7, 2023). "Dzikowski ties T-Birds single season goals record in win at Victoria". UBC Thunderbirds.
- ^ "Dzikowski sets new goal record as T-Birds close out regular season with win over Cascades". UBC Thunderbirds. October 22, 2023.
- ^ Sargeant, Jeff (November 2, 2023). "Sebastian Dzikowski named Player of the Year, Fuerst and Lee also honoured by Canada West". UBC Thunderbirds.
- ^ "MSOC: UBC's Dzikowski named Player of the Year". Canada West Universities Athletic Association. November 2, 2023.
- ^ Sargeant, Jeff (November 8, 2023). "Dzikowski named U SPORTS Player of the Year, Fuerst earns Rookie of the Year". UBC Thunderbirds.
- ^ "Sebastian Dzikowski named 2023 U SPORTS Men's Soccer Player of the Year". U Sports. November 8, 2023.
- ^ "Vancouver FC signs Thomas Powell and Sebastian Dzikowski to U SPORTS contracts". Vancouver FC. April 5, 2024.
- ^ Jacques, John (April 6, 2023). "Vancouver FC Signs Two CPL U-SPORTS Players". Northern Tribune.
External links[edit]
- Sebastian Dzikowski at Soccerway