Daniel Piorkowski
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Daniel Piorkowski (born 12 January 1984) is an Australian footballer.
Club career
Melbourne Knights
His progress as a footballer was delayed by a knee reconstruction, sustained during his playing days with ex NSL club Melbourne Knights FC. Daniel also was a member of the Australian Under 20 Side and missed out on a place in the Under-20 World Cup due to a knee reconstruction.[1]
Melbourne Victory
After signing for Melbourne Victory, Piorkowski made 11 appearances and was signed to a new two-year deal in April 2006.[2] Piorkowski was an important part of the Victory defence during their premiership winning season in 06/07 along with Adrian Leijer and Rodrigo Vargas. He unfortunately injured his knee during the season and did not feature in the finals series.[3][4] On 13 February 2008 he was tabled a new contract by Victory but remained undecided whether to stay with the club.[5] On 13 May 2008 he finally decided to pursue his ambitions of playing in Europe.[6][7][8]
Newcastle Jets
On 13 September 2008 he signed a short deal after a week-long trial to cover injured defender Shaun Ontong.[9][10]
Gold Coast United
On 20 November 2008 he joined Gold Coast United FC on a two-year deal.[11][12]
Honours
Melbourne Victory
Australia U-20
References
External links
- ↑ Top Knights teenager out for season
- ↑ Melbourne duo solid in defence Template:Webarchive
- ↑ Trio reunite in heart of Victory's defence
- ↑ Injury forces Piorkowski out
- ↑ Two sign for Victory but more deals are pendingTemplate:Dead link
- ↑ Piorkowski set to chase European dream Template:Webarchive
- ↑ Piorkowski starts European adventure
- ↑ Piorkowski quits Victory for europe
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- ↑ Jets Sign Up Piorkowski Template:Webarchive
- ↑ Piorkowski Off To Gold Coast Too Template:Webarchive
- ↑ Six more names confirmed for United Template:Webarchive
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- 1984 births
- Living people
- Soccer players from Melbourne
- Men's association football defenders
- A-League Men players
- National Soccer League (Australia) players
- Gold Coast United FC players
- Melbourne Knights FC players
- Melbourne Victory FC players
- Newcastle Jets FC players
- Walsall F.C. players
- Brunswick Juventus FC players
- Australian people of Polish descent
- Australian men's soccer players
- Australia men's under-20 international soccer players
- 21st-century Australian sportsmen
- Expatriate men's footballers in England
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