Jakub Nowakowski (footballer)
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 11 October 2001 | ||
| Place of birth | Radom, Poland | ||
| Height | 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Termalica Nieciecza | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2011–2017 | Radomiak Radom | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2017–2023 | Radomiak Radom | 27+ | |
| 2020 | → Bytovia Bytów (loan) | ||
| 2022 | GKS Bełchatów | 0 | (0) |
| 2023– | Termalica Nieciecza | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Jakub Nowakowski is a Polish footballer currently playing as a midfielder for Termalica Nieciecza.
He is best known for the time at his hometown club Radomiak, where he came through the youth academy and won promotions from the third to the top-tier.
Career
[edit]Early athletic achievements
[edit]Nowakowski began with early accomplishments in running before transitioning fully into football, and was raised in a family with a strong interest in football.[1]
Nowakowski's first competitive success came in running rather than football. As a young student, he was part of a school relay team that achieved third place in a national race.[1] Each member ran 1 km, and Nowakowski typically ran the third leg.[1] His team consistently placed highly in regional competitions, and this early achievement earned him his first medal, marking the start of his involvement in organised sports.[1]
Beginnings in football
[edit]Nowakowski was introduced to football by his family. His uncle had played for Radomiak Radom at the third-league level, and his grandfather, a football enthusiast, encouraged Nowakowski's involvement in the sport.[1] He began training around age five or six, initially practicing with an older age group before moving to his own age group under coach Maciej Lesisz.[1] Although he enjoyed playing as a goalkeeper in informal settings, his coaches guided him toward other positions.[1] He transitioned from forward to midfield, where he eventually settled.[1]
Over the years, he collected 14 trophies, primarily Best Player awards, with one for top scorer, demonstrating his inclination for playmaking rather than scoring.[1]
Loan to Bytovia Bytów
[edit]In February 2022, Nowakowski joined Bytovia Bytów on loan, marking his first experience outside of Radomiak.[1] This time Bytovia offered him the opportunity to live independently and initially, he lived in shared housing with other teammates, later moving into his own apartment.[1] His season with Bytovia was his first at a central league level, giving him exposure to a higher level of competition and helping him develop professionally.[1]
Brief Stint with GKS Bełchatów
[edit]Following his time with Bytovia, Nowakowski's former coach Kamil Socha invited him to train with GKS Bełchatów, where he joined pre-season training and participated in friendly matches.[1] However, the club encountered financial issues shortly before the season began and due to these issues, GKS Bełchatów was unable to proceed with the transfer, withdrawing from the league.[1] This development allowed Nowakowski to return to Radomiak, while other players sought new teams, often in lower leagues.[1]
Debut with Radomiak
[edit]Nowakowski made his debut for Radomiak's first team in the Polish Cup against Elana Toruń on 25 September 2019.[2]
On 29 April 2023, Nowakowski made his Ekstraklasa debut in an away match against Górnik Zabrze.[1] Coach Mariusz Lewandowski informed him the day before the game that he would be starting.[1] As he continued to gain playing time in the league, he became a regular player in the top-tier.[1]
Transfer away from Radom to the second tier
[edit]At the end of 2023 it was clear Nowakowski was set to leave Radom, with and was meant to join GKS Tychy,[3] however on 28 June 2023 he joined their second-tier league counterparts Termalica Nieciecza.[4]
Personal life
[edit]Throughout his career, Nowakowski has maintained a strong connection to Radomiak, a team he supported from an early age.[1] As a child, he often attended games with friends, drawn to the energy of the fans and atmosphere in the stands.[1]
One of his favorite players growing up was Nigerian forward Samuelson Odunka, known for his dribbling skills.[1] Nowakowski admired the technical skill and control of the likes of Ronaldinho and Messi, players who influenced him.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v Jakub Radomski (10 November 2022), "Szybko uczył się życia, później upadł jego klub. Dziś Jakub Nowakowski jest nadzieją Radomiaka" [He quickly learned about life, then his club fell apart. Today, Jakub Nowakowski is Radomiak's hope], onet.pl, Przegląd Sportowy
- ^ Puchar Polski: Radomiak pokonał Elanę i awansował do kolejnej rundy! [Polish Cup: Radomiak defeated Elana and advanced to the next round!], Radom24.pl, 25 September 2019
- ^ Szymon Janczyk (22 June 2023), Zwrot akcji w sprawie transferu z Radomiaka. Pomocnik nie dla GKS-u Tychy, Weszło
- ^ Bruk-Bet Termalica Nieciecza (28 June 2023), Jakub Nowakowski zawodnikiem Bruk-Betu Termaliki [Jakub Nowakowski is Bruk-Bet Termalica's player], 90minut.pl
External links
[edit]- Jakub Nowakowski at 90minut.pl (in Polish)