Marcel Zajac

Marcel Dominik Zajac (born 29 April 1998) is a Canadian professional soccer player who plays as a forward for League1 Ontario club Guelph United.

Marcel Zajac
Personal information
Full name Marcel Dominik Zajac
Date of birth (1998-04-29) 29 April 1998
Place of birth Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Height 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Position(s) Forward
Club information
Current team
 Guelph United
Youth career
Erin Mills SC
Sigma FC
College career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2016–2018 Akron Zips 54 (18)
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2016–2018 Sigma FC 27 (15)
2019–2020 Forge FC 25 (1)
2021 Watra Białka Tatrzańska
2021 Olimpia Elbląg 2 (0)
2022– Guelph United 2 (1)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of April 30, 2022

Early life

Zajac was born in Toronto to Polish parents, and later moved to Mississauga at age three.[1] He began playing soccer at age six with local club Erin Mills SC.[1]

Club career

Sigma FC

While attending the University of Akron, Zajac continued to play with his youth club Sigma FC in the summer in League1 Ontario. In 2016, he made 13 league appearances for Sigma, scoring five goals.[2] The following year, Zajac made six appearances and added three goals.[3] In 2018, he scored a career-high seven goals in eight appearances.[4]

Forge FC

On 8 January 2019, Zajac signed his first professional contract with Canadian Premier League side Forge FC, joining former Sigma FC coach Bobby Smyrniotis and foregoing his final year of NCAA eligibility.[5] He made his professional debut as a substitute in the inaugural CPL match against York9.[6]

Watra Białka Tatrzańska

In March 2021, it was reported that Zajac signed with Watra Białka Tatrzańska of the Polish fifth division.[7]

Olimpia Elbląg

On 9 July 2021, Zajac signed with II liga side Olimpia Elbląg.[8] He left the club by mutual consent on 30 November 2021.[9]

Personal life

Zajac's father Czesław was also a footballer who played professionally in Poland and Canada.[1]

Honours

Club
Forge FC

References
  1. "Marcel Zajac". Canadian Soccer Association. Retrieved 10 July 2021.
  2. "Marcel Zajac 2016". League1 Ontario. Retrieved 28 April 2019.
  3. "Marcel Zajac 2017". League1 Ontario. Retrieved 28 April 2019.
  4. "Marcel Zajac 2018". League1 Ontario. Retrieved 28 April 2019.
  5. "'Standout attacker' Marcel Zajac leaves University of Akron to join Forge FC". Canadian Premier League. 8 January 2019. Retrieved 28 April 2019.
  6. "Marcel Zajac". Soccerway. Retrieved 28 April 2019.
  7. Zubek, Maciej (March 13, 2021). "Pierwszy sprawdzian Watry".
  8. @ZKSOlimpia (9 July 2021). "Marcel ZAJĄC ur. 29 IV 1998 r. w Toronto Grał w najwyższym szczeblu ekstraklasy kanadyjskiej w drużynie HAMILTON FORGE FC przez 1,5 sezonu w sezonie 2019/20 zdobył Mistrzostwo Kanady strzelając 1 bramkę i czterokrotnie asystując. Grał w Reprezentacji Kanady U17 i U21" (Tweet) (in Polish). Retrieved 10 July 2021 – via Twitter.
  9. "ZAJĄC I EL-BOUH OPUSZCZAJĄ OLIMPIĘ ELBLĄG" (in Polish). Olimpia Elbląg. 6 December 2021.


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