Rafał Gikiewicz


Rafał Gikiewicz is a Polish footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for FC Augsburg.

Career

Club

Gikiewicz was born in Olsztyn. In July 2008, he moved to Jagiellonia Białystok. In August 2010, he was loaned to OKS 1945 Olsztyn on a one-year deal. He returned to Jagiellonia Białystok half a year later.
In January 2011, he joined Śląsk Wrocław on 4.5-year contract.
In April 2014, German club Eintracht Braunschweig announced the signing of Gikiewicz for the 2014–15 season. In August 2016, Gikiewicz transferred to Freiburg.
In June 2018, Gikiewicz moved to Union Berlin signing a two-year contract. The transfer fee paid to Freiburg was reported as €200,000. On 7 October 2018, Gikiewicz scored a 94th-minute equalizer against Heidenheim in the 2. Bundesliga.
On July 1, 2020 he signed with Bundesliga club Augsburg

International

Due to his successful career in Union Berlin, on May 2019 he received his first call-up to the Poland national team for the first time, during the UEFA Euro 2020 qualifying Group G matches against North Macedonia and Israel, but remained unused on the bench.

Personal life

His twin brother Łukasz Gikiewicz is also a footballer.

Career statistics

Club

1 Including Ekstraklasa Cup.

2 Including Polish SuperCup.

3 Including Promotion Games.

Honours

Jagiellonia Białystok
Śląsk Wrocław