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Yan Klukowski (born 1 January 1987) is an English former professional footballer. He is currently Head of Academy at Forest Green Rovers.
At CCSU, Klukowski was the Northeast Conference Rookie of the Year, playing for the All Conference first team. He was named to the All-NEC first team and received second team NSCAA All-North Atlantic Region honors as a sophomore in 2006. From December 2006 to January 2007, Klukowski played with Chippenham Town, while on holiday from the United States. In 2007, he led the NEC in assists and was named to the All-NEC second team and the NSCAA All-North Atlantic Region first team.
During his college years, Klukowski also played with Ottawa Fury and the Cape Cod Crusaders in the USL Premier Development League.
Following the conclusion of the season, Klukowski returned to England in an attempt to find a professional club to play for during 2009–10 and beyond. His first trial was provided by Carlisle United who were originally impressed and extended his trial period before deciding against offering him a contract. "Klukowski on trial with Carlisle". Sky Sports. 6 July 2009. Retrieved 6 July 2016. "Cumbrians end Klukowski interest". BBC Sport. 13 July 2009. Retrieved 6 July 2016. Klukowski then went on trial with Swindon Town, "Robins looking at duo". Sky Sports. 24 July 2009. Retrieved 6 July 2016. but was not offered a contract. In August 2009, Klukowski rejoined Chippenham Town. He later joined Larkhall Athletic until the end of 2009–10, scoring six goals from eight league appearances. In June 2010, he returned to Bath City on trial in an attempt to earn a contract following their promotion into the Conference Premier.
In July 2010, he went on trial with Forest Green Rovers, before joining the Conference Premier club on 13 August. He scored his first goal for the club in August 2010 in only his second appearance against Wrexham. On 21 January 2011, he was awarded a new contract until the end of 2011–12 by Forest Green, after a number of impressive appearances. After suffering an injury in the latter months of 2010–11, Klukowski was required to have surgery and returned to first-team action at the start of 2011–12. He scored his first goal of the season in a 6–1 away win over Alfreton Town on 20 August 2011, after converting James Rowe's cross. On 31 March 2012, in a home match against Barrow, Klukowski scored his first hat-trick for Forest Green. Klukowski ended 2011–12 as Forest Green's top scorer with 18 goals from 45 appearances.
On 12 June 2012, Klukowski signed a contract extension at Forest Green, keeping him at the club until 2014. On 15 April 2014, two goals in a 2–1 away win over Macclesfield Town saw him overtake Alex Meechan as Forest Green's all-time leading Conference Premier goal scorer, a record that has since been beaten, with a total of 48 league goals for the club. On 28 April 2014, it was revealed that he had turned down the offer of a new contract with Forest Green in the hope he could earn a deal with a Football League club.
On 20 May 2014, Klukowski joined League Two club Newport County on a two-year contract. He made his debut for Newport on the opening day of 2014–15 against Wycombe Wanderers on 9 August 2014 as a second-half substitute. His first goal for Newport came in a 2–1 home defeat against Swindon Town on 23 September 2014 in the first round of the EFL Trophy, with a tap-in from Aaron O'Connor's pass. He was released by Newport on 10 May 2016 at the end of his contract.
On 28 June 2016, Klukowski joined newly relegated National League club York City on a two-year contract. On 21 May 2017, he started as York beat Macclesfield Town 3–2 at Wembley Stadium in the 2017 FA Trophy Final.
On 29 June 2017, Klukowski signed for National League club Torquay United on a contract of undisclosed length, having been allowed to leave York despite having a year left on his contract. He joined National League North club Kidderminster Harriers on 17 November 2017 on a one-month loan.
He was released by Torquay at the end of the 2017–18 season.
On 22 May 2018, Klukowski signed for National League South side Chippenham Town,
Klukowski left the Bluebirds on 17 September 2019. NEWS: YAN KLUKOWSKI DEPARTS., pitchero.com, 17 September 2019 On 27 September, he then joined Hungerford Town. HERRING SECURES DOUBLE SIGNING, hungerfordtown.com, 27 September 2019
On 5 February 2023, following the departure of manager Josh Gowling, Klukowski was appointed interim manager. In May 2023, it was confirmed that Paul Caddis would take over the coaching position from May 1, 2023. NEWS | Paul Caddis Appointed as First Team Manager , herefordfc.co.uk, 20 April 2023 At the same time, Klukowski left the club.
In May 2023, he joined Gloucester City in the role of assistant manager. He left by mutual agreement on 17 September 2023, along with manager Tim Flowers.
In May 2024, Klukowski was hired as Head of Academy at his former club, Forest Green Rovers. Klukowski appointed Head of Academy, fgr.co.uk, 8 May 2024
International career
Klukowski scored with a 35-yard shot on his debut for England schools, in a 3–0 away win over Scotland on 25 February 2005. He represented Great Britain at World University Games in Bangkok, Thailand in 2006. He was also selected to represent the Great Britain university football team at the 2007 Summer Universiade.
Coaching career
On 15 July 2020, Klukowski signed for Hereford as a player-coach under manager Josh Gowling, with whom he played together with at Torquay United. NEWS | Klukowski Takes On Player/Coach Role, herefordfc.co.uk, 15 July 2015 On September 30, 2022, he was promoted to player-assistant coach following the departure of Steve Burr. Klukowski Announced as Assistant Manager , herefordfc.co.uk, 30 September 2022
Personal life
Klukowski is of Polish descent, through his grandfather.
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition Bath City 2003–04 Southern League Premier Division 0 2004–05 Southern League Premier Division 0 Chippenham Town 2005–06 Southern League Premier Division 0 2006–07 Southern League Premier Division 0 Ottawa Fury 2007 USL Premier Development League 1 Cape Cod Crusaders 2008 USL Premier Development League 5 Western Mass Pioneers 2009 USL Second Division 1 Chippenham Town 2009–10 Southern League Premier Division 0 Larkhall Athletic 2009–10 Western League Premier Division 6 Forest Green Rovers 2010–11 (2025). 9781869833701, Tony Williams Publications. ISBN 9781869833701Conference Premier 8 2011–12 (2025). 9781869833770, Tony Williams Publications. ISBN 9781869833770Conference Premier 18 2012–13 Conference Premier 13 2013–14 Conference Premier 13 Newport County 2014–15 League Two 6 2015–16 League Two 2 York City 2016–17 National League 3 Torquay United 2017–18 National League 0 Kidderminster Harriers (loan) 2017–18 National League North 0 Chippenham Town 2018–19 National League South 8 0 1 0 — 0 0 9 0 2019–20 National League South 2 0 0 0 — 0 0 2 0 Hungerford Town 2019–20 National League South 12 1 0 0 — 0 0 12 1 Hereford 2020–21 National League North 10 0 1 0 — 6 0 17 0 2021–22 National League North 15 0 0 0 — 0 0 15 0 2022–23 National League North 3 0 2 1 — 0 0 5 1
Managerial statistics
+ Managerial record by team and tenure Hereford (interim manager) 5 February 2023 1 May 2023
Honours
York City
External links
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