Jacob Lensky
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Jacob Lensky is a Canadian
-born Czech professional soccer player who currently plays with Utrecht in the Dutch Eredivisie
.
, British Columbia
and attended Vancouver College
. His early soccer career was spent throughout Europe - in Belgium with Anderlecht
, in the Czech Republic with Sparta Prague and Slavia Prague, in England with Blackburn Rovers
and Scotland with Celtic
.
debut for Feyenoord on 11 February 2007, against Twente
.
Lensky announced his retirement from professional soccer in August 2008, before training with the Vancouver Whitecaps in January 2009. Lensky was also offered a trial with Seattle Sounders
of Major League Soccer
, but he declined.
Lensky returned to professional football in September 2009, when he signed a one-year deal with Dutch side Utrecht which was later extended until June 2012.
and made his debut on 3 March 2010 against Finland
. He made his competitive debut on 11 August 2010 against San Marino
.
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
-born Czech professional soccer player who currently plays with Utrecht in the Dutch Eredivisie
Eredivisie
The Eredivisie is the highest football league in the Netherlands. The league was founded in 1956 two years after the start of professional football in the Netherlands. It is currently ranked the ninth best league in Europe by UEFA....
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Youth career
Lensky was born in VancouverVancouver
Vancouver is a coastal seaport city on the mainland of British Columbia, Canada. It is the hub of Greater Vancouver, which, with over 2.3 million residents, is the third most populous metropolitan area in the country,...
, British Columbia
British Columbia
British Columbia is the westernmost of Canada's provinces and is known for its natural beauty, as reflected in its Latin motto, Splendor sine occasu . Its name was chosen by Queen Victoria in 1858...
and attended Vancouver College
Vancouver College
Vancouver College is an all-boys university-preparatory Catholic school located in the Shaughnessy neighbourhood of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. VC's elementary and secondary programs have a combined population of over 1,000 students. Despite its Catholic denomination, it is open to all...
. His early soccer career was spent throughout Europe - in Belgium with Anderlecht
R.S.C. Anderlecht
Royal Sporting Club Anderlecht, usually known as Anderlecht or RSCA , is a Belgian professional football club based in Anderlecht in the Brussels Capital Region. Anderlecht plays in the Belgian Pro League and is the most successful Belgian football team in European competitions as well as in the...
, in the Czech Republic with Sparta Prague and Slavia Prague, in England with Blackburn Rovers
Blackburn Rovers F.C.
Blackburn Rovers Football Club is an English professional association football club based in the town of Blackburn, Lancashire. The team currently competes in the Premier League, the top tier of English football....
and Scotland with Celtic
Celtic F.C.
Celtic Football Club is a Scottish football club based in the Parkhead area of Glasgow, which currently plays in the Scottish Premier League. The club was established in 1887, and played its first game in 1888. Celtic have won the Scottish League Championship on 42 occasions, most recently in the...
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Professional career
In September 2006, Lensky signed a pre-contract agreement with Dutch side Feyenoord, effective from 1 January 2007. He made his EredivisieEredivisie
The Eredivisie is the highest football league in the Netherlands. The league was founded in 1956 two years after the start of professional football in the Netherlands. It is currently ranked the ninth best league in Europe by UEFA....
debut for Feyenoord on 11 February 2007, against Twente
FC Twente
FC Twente is a Dutch professional football club from the city of Enschede, playing in the Eredivisie. The club was formed in 1965 by the merger of 1926 Eredivisie Champions, Sportclub Enschede and Enschedese Boys...
.
Lensky announced his retirement from professional soccer in August 2008, before training with the Vancouver Whitecaps in January 2009. Lensky was also offered a trial with Seattle Sounders
Seattle Sounders FC
Seattle Sounders FC is an American professional soccer club based in Seattle, Washington. The club competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada. Sounders FC was established in November 2007 as a MLS expansion team, making it the 15th team in...
of Major League Soccer
Major League Soccer
Major League Soccer is a professional soccer league based in the United States and sanctioned by the United States Soccer Federation . The league is composed of 19 teams — 16 in the U.S. and 3 in Canada...
, but he declined.
Lensky returned to professional football in September 2009, when he signed a one-year deal with Dutch side Utrecht which was later extended until June 2012.
International career
Lensky was a member of Czech Republic U-21 teamCzech Republic national under-21 football team
The Czech Republic national under-21 football team is the national under-21 football team of the Czech Republic and is controlled by the Football Association of the Czech Republic...
and made his debut on 3 March 2010 against Finland
Finland national under-21 football team
The Finnish national under-21 football team is the national under-21 football team of Finland. The team qualified for the UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship final tournament in 2009.-UEFA U-21 Championship Record:...
. He made his competitive debut on 11 August 2010 against San Marino
San Marino national under-21 football team
The San Marino U21 team is a feeder team toSan Marino senior team.-Current squad:----...
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External links
- Jacob Lensky Voetbal International
- Jacob Lensky Canada Soccer