Jacob Lensky (born December 16, 1988) is a professional soccer player who plays as a midfielder. Born in Canada, he has represented Canada and the Czech Republic internationally at youth levels.
Club career Youth career Lensky was born in Vancouver, British Columbia and attended Vancouver College. His early soccer career was spent throughout Europe - in Belgium with Anderlecht,The Ones That Got Away: Canada's Lost International Talent Goal.com, December 8, 2010 in the Czech Republic with Sparta Prague and Slavia Prague,Celtic reject blasts Parkhead ‘old school crap’ STV Sport, December 19, 2009 in England with Blackburn Rovers and Scotland with Celtic.SPL transfer window signings BBC Sport, February 1, 2005
Professional career In September 2006, Lensky signed a pre-contract agreement with Dutch side Feyenoord, effective from January 1, 2007.Lensky links up with Feyenoord UEFA.com, January 3, 2007 He made his Eredivisie debut for Feyenoord on February 11, 2007, against Twente.
Lensky announced his retirement from professional soccer in August 2008,REDNATION SPEAKS WITH CANADIAN INTERNATIONAL JACOB LENSKY OF FC UTRECHT Rednation, November 4, 2009 before training with the Vancouver Whitecaps in January 2009. Lensky was also offered a trial with Seattle Sounders FC 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 UtrechtAs teenager Thomas Rogne signs for Celtic, it’s worth remembering that for every Stilian Petrov there is a Jacob Lensky HeraldScotland, January 21, 2010 staying there until late 2011, when he returned to Canada.
He was on trial with Whitecaps FC of MLS until he was released on February 12, 2013.
International career Canada
Lensky was involved with Canada's unsuccessful attempt to qualify for the 2008 Summer Olympics. He played in games against Mexico and Haiti.
Czech Republic
Lensky was a member of the Czech Republic U-21 teamJacob Lensky to play for Czech Republic Red Nation Online, November 5, 2009 and made his debut on March 3, 2010, against Finland.Voetbalnieuws: Lensky verlengt contract bij FC Utrecht met twee jaar Sportweek.nl He made his competitive debut on August 11, 2010, against San Marino.Jacob Lensky UEFA.com
References
External links
Jacob Lensky Voetbal International player profile at goal.com