Alex Cisak
Encyclopedia
Aleksander Cisak (born 19 May 1989 in Kraków
, Poland
) is a Polish-Australian footballer currently playing as a goalkeeper for Oldham Athletic
.
, Ashley Chambers
, Eric Odhiambo
and fellow keeper Carl Pentney
, where he was a key member of the side that won the 2006–07 Premier Academy League
winning side.
Cisak signed his first professional contract on 5 May 2007, signing a one year deal alongside Andy King, Max Gradel, Carl Pentney and Eric Odhiambo. He joined Oxford United on 25 September 2007, as a replacement to Chris Tardif
. However on 22 October he returned to Leicester having failed to make a 1st team appearance for Oxford.
On 10 January 2008 he moved on loan again joining Tamworth on loan until the end of the season.
Cisak was named in the match squad for the first time as Leicester beat Crewe Alexandra
2–1 at The Walkers Stadium
, however he was an unused substitute.
On 8 June 2009 Cisak signed a six-month contract extension at Leicester keeping him at the club until December 2009.
2010 after being released by Leicester at the end of the 2009/10 season. He made his debut for the club in a Carling Cup match on 10 August 2010 against Doncaster Rovers. His Football League debut came on 23 October 2010 when he played the full match against Hereford United. He won the ESPN PFA Fans' League Two Player of the Month Award for March 2011.
. Oldham agreed a compensation package with Stanley because, though Cisak was out of contract, they were entitled to some recompense as he was under the age of 24. He made his club competitive debut on the first day of the 2011-12 season, starting the Football League match against Sheffield United
.
or Australia due to holding dual citizenship.
On Monday 6 October 2008 Cisak made his debut for Australia U20
in their 3–1 victory over China
playing the full 90 minutes. On 21 July 2009, Cisak was again called into the Australia U20 squad by manager Jan Versleijen for the game against Argentina U20
. He has since gone on to make an additional three appearances for the Under 20s and was named in the squad for the 2009 FIFA U-20 World Cup
in Egypt.
Accrington Stanley
Kraków
Kraków also Krakow, or Cracow , is the second largest and one of the oldest cities in Poland. Situated on the Vistula River in the Lesser Poland region, the city dates back to the 7th century. Kraków has traditionally been one of the leading centres of Polish academic, cultural, and artistic life...
, Poland
Poland
Poland , officially the Republic of Poland , is a country in Central Europe bordered by Germany to the west; the Czech Republic and Slovakia to the south; Ukraine, Belarus and Lithuania to the east; and the Baltic Sea and Kaliningrad Oblast, a Russian exclave, to the north...
) is a Polish-Australian footballer currently playing as a goalkeeper for Oldham Athletic
Oldham Athletic A.F.C.
Oldham Athletic Association Football Club is an English association football club based at Boundary Park, on Sheepfoot Lane in Oldham, Greater Manchester. The club currently competes in the Football League One, the third tier of the English league...
.
Leicester
Cisak is a product of the Leicester City Youth Academy, where he played alongside the likes of Joe Mattock, Andy King, Max GradelMax Gradel
Max-Alain Gradel is an Ivorian footballer who plays for Saint-Étienne in the French Ligue 1 after joining from Leeds United....
, Ashley Chambers
Ashley Chambers
Ashley Renaldo Chambers is an English footballer who plays for York City as a striker.Chambers started his career with Leicester City, making his first team debut in 2005 at the age of 15 in a League Cup game against Blackpool, which made him the youngest player in the club's history. In 2009 he...
, Eric Odhiambo
Eric Odhiambo
Eric Geno Sije Odhiambo is an English footballer of Tanzanian descent who played most recently as a striker for Bank Asya 1. Lig side Denizlispor...
and fellow keeper Carl Pentney
Carl Pentney
Carl Benjamin Pentney is an English footballer who plays for Hayes & Yeading United as a goalkeeper, on loan from Colchester United .-Leicester City:...
, where he was a key member of the side that won the 2006–07 Premier Academy League
Premier Academy League
The Premier Academy League is the top level of youth football in England. It is contested between the Academy sides of The Premier League and some Football League clubs, including Welsh side Cardiff City...
winning side.
Cisak signed his first professional contract on 5 May 2007, signing a one year deal alongside Andy King, Max Gradel, Carl Pentney and Eric Odhiambo. He joined Oxford United on 25 September 2007, as a replacement to Chris Tardif
Chris Tardif
Christopher Luke "Chris" Tardif is a former professional footballer, who currently plays for Guernsey F.C. as a goalkeeper.Tardif began his career as a trainee with Portsmouth, turning professional in the 1998 close season...
. However on 22 October he returned to Leicester having failed to make a 1st team appearance for Oxford.
On 10 January 2008 he moved on loan again joining Tamworth on loan until the end of the season.
Cisak was named in the match squad for the first time as Leicester beat Crewe Alexandra
Crewe Alexandra F.C.
Crewe Alexandra Football Club is an English professional football club based in Crewe, Cheshire. Nicknamed The Railwaymen due to the town's links with the rail industry, they currently play in Football League Two, the fourth tier of English football, and are based at the Alexandra Stadium.The club...
2–1 at The Walkers Stadium
Walkers Stadium
The King Power Stadium is a football stadium which hosts home matches of English football club Leicester City. The all-seater stadium, inaugurated in July 2002, holds 32,500 and has the 19th largest stadium capacity in England. The stadium is named after King Power, a company owned by club owner...
, however he was an unused substitute.
On 8 June 2009 Cisak signed a six-month contract extension at Leicester keeping him at the club until December 2009.
Accrington Stanley
Cisak joined Accrington Stanley in JulyAccrington Stanley F.C.
Accrington Stanley is an English association football club from Accrington in Lancashire, in the North West of England, who play in Football League Two, the fourth-highest division in the English football league system....
2010 after being released by Leicester at the end of the 2009/10 season. He made his debut for the club in a Carling Cup match on 10 August 2010 against Doncaster Rovers. His Football League debut came on 23 October 2010 when he played the full match against Hereford United. He won the ESPN PFA Fans' League Two Player of the Month Award for March 2011.
Oldham Athletic
On the 6th of July 2011 Cisak signed a 2 year contract at Oldham AthleticOldham Athletic A.F.C.
Oldham Athletic Association Football Club is an English association football club based at Boundary Park, on Sheepfoot Lane in Oldham, Greater Manchester. The club currently competes in the Football League One, the third tier of the English league...
. Oldham agreed a compensation package with Stanley because, though Cisak was out of contract, they were entitled to some recompense as he was under the age of 24. He made his club competitive debut on the first day of the 2011-12 season, starting the Football League match against Sheffield United
Sheffield United F.C.
Sheffield United Football Club is a professional English football club based in the city of Sheffield, South Yorkshire.They were the first sporting team to use the name 'United' and are nicknamed 'The Blades', thanks to Sheffield's worldwide reputation for steel production...
.
International career
Cisak was eligible to play for either PolandPoland national football team
The Poland national football team represents Poland in association football and is controlled by the Polish Football Association, the governing body for football in Poland...
or Australia due to holding dual citizenship.
On Monday 6 October 2008 Cisak made his debut for Australia U20
Australia national under-20 football team
The Australia national under-20 association football team, more commonly known as the Young Socceroos, is controlled by Football Federation Australia and represents Australia in international Under 20 or youth football competitions....
in their 3–1 victory over China
China national under-20 football team
The China national under-20 football team, also known as the China Youth Team , represents the People's Republic of China in international football competitions in the FIFA U-20 World Cup and the AFC Youth Championship, as well as any other under-20 international football tournaments...
playing the full 90 minutes. On 21 July 2009, Cisak was again called into the Australia U20 squad by manager Jan Versleijen for the game against Argentina U20
Argentina national under-20 football team
The Argentina national under-20 football team is the representative of Argentina in FIFA sponsored tournaments that pertain to that age level....
. He has since gone on to make an additional three appearances for the Under 20s and was named in the squad for the 2009 FIFA U-20 World Cup
2009 FIFA U-20 World Cup
The 2009 FIFA U-20 World Cup, was the 17th U-20 tournament, which was hosted by Egypt from 24 September to 16 October, in the cities of Cairo, Alexandria, Port Said, Suez and Ismaïlia...
in Egypt.
Honours
Leicester City- Premier Academy LeaguePremier Academy LeagueThe Premier Academy League is the top level of youth football in England. It is contested between the Academy sides of The Premier League and some Football League clubs, including Welsh side Cardiff City...
: 2006-07
Accrington Stanley
- League Two, Player of the Month Award, March 2011