Patryk Klimala, born on 5 August 1998 and currently aged 26, heralds from Poland. Known for his prowess as a striker, he currently brings his talents to the forefront for Sydney FC, sporting the number 9 jersey. Klimala stands at around 6 foot (1.83m) and weighs in at approximately 11st 13lb (76kg).
Klimala's professional football career kicked off in July 2016 when he joined Jagiellonia Bialystok, a team in Poland's Ekstraklasa. During the 2016 - 2017 season, his debut year, Klimala made three first team appearances in league matches. His 2018 - 2019 season served as a benchmark for his developing prowess, with Klimala contributing a goal in 22 first team appearances. By the 2019 - 2020 season, Klimala significantly increased his tally, scoring seven goals across 17 appearances.
Klimala's career trajectory saw a slight detour in July 2017, when he transferred on loan to Wigry Suwalki in the III Liga. In the 2017 - 2018 season at Wigry Suwalki, Klimala made a strong impression with 27 first team appearances and 13 goals. He returned to Jagiellonia Bialystok in July 2018.
In January 2020, Klimala journeyed to Scotland to join Celtic in the Premiership, with a transfer fee that hovered around £3.5m. Despite the high stakes, his performance remained steady; during the 2019 - 2020 season, Klimala made two first team appearances, and he increased this number to 17 during the 2020 - 2021 season, while also scoring three goals.
Klimala continued his football journey with a transfer from Celtic to New York Red Bulls in the Major League Soccer (MLS) in April 2021, for an undisclosed fee. He hit the ground running, making 29 first team appearances and scoring eight goals in the 2021 season. In the following 2022 season, he made 28 appearances and scored five goals.
Continuing his global football journey, Klimala transferred from New York to Israel, joining the Premier League's Hapoel Be'er Sheva, again for an undisclosed fee, and made his mark with 15 appearances and three goals in the 2022 - 2023 season. Subsequent season saw him contributing one goal in four appearances.
January 2024 saw Klimala return to his native Poland, transferring to Slask Wroclaw in the Ekstraklasa. Despite the shorter duration of this stint, he made a significant impact, with 11 first team appearances in the 2023 - 2024 season.
September 2024 marked a new chapter for Klimala as he transferred to Sydney FC in the A-League. Currently, in the 2024 - 2025 season, Klimala has made 17 appearances and scored eight goals, demonstrating his ability to adapt and perform across various leagues and continents.
