| Fullname | Nicholas Michal Michalski[1] |
|---|---|
| Birth date | 14 March 2007 (age 19) |
| Birth place | Manchester, England[2] |
| Height | 1.88m |
| Position | Goalkeeper |
| Currentclub | Blackburn Rovers |
| Clubnumber | 35 |
| Youthclubs 1 | Stoke City |
| Youthyears 2 | 2018–2024 |
| Youthclubs 2 | Blackburn Rovers |
| Years 1 | 2024– |
| Clubs 1 | Blackburn Rovers |
| Caps 1 | 0 |
| Goals 1 | 0 |
| Years 2 | 2024 |
| Clubs 2 | →Bamber Bridge (loan) |
| Caps 2 | 9 |
| Goals 2 | 0 |
| Years 3 | 2024 |
| Clubs 3 | →City of Liverpool (loan) |
| Caps 3 | 10 |
| Goals 3 | 0 |
| Nationalyears 1 | 2022 |
| Nationalteam 1 | England U16 |
| Nationalcaps 1 | 1 |
| Nationalgoals 1 | 0 |
| Nationalyears 2 | 2023 |
| Nationalteam 2 | England U17 |
| Nationalcaps 2 | 1 |
| Nationalgoals 2 | 0 |
| Nationalyears 3 | 2024 |
| Nationalteam 3 | England U18 |
| Nationalcaps 3 | 3 |
| Nationalgoals 3 | 0 |
| Nationalyears 4 | 2025– |
| Nationalteam 4 | England U19 |
| Nationalcaps 4 | 3 |
| Nationalgoals 4 | 0 |
| Pcupdate | 02:16, 27 November 2025 (UTC) |
| Ntupdate | 02:16, 27 November 2025 (UTC) |
Nicholas Michal Michalski (born 14 March 2007) is an English professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for club Blackburn Rovers.
Club career
Michalski joined the youth academy of Blackburn Rovers as a U12, after going through Stoke City's academy. On 15 May 2023, he was promoted from their academy and signed his first scholarship deal with Blackburn Rovers.[3] On 18 March 2024, he signed his first professional contract with Blackburn for 2 seasons.[4] On 29 July 2024, he joined Bamber Bridge on a short-term loan in the Northern Premier League.[5] He made 11 appearances with Bamber Bridge, before he was recalled from his loan by Blackburn Rovers on 25 September 2025.[6] On 20 October 2025, he joined City of Liverpool on another short-term loan in the Northern Premier League until January 2025.[7]
On 7 January 2025, Michalski extended his contract with Blackburn for 2 seasons.[8] On 12 August 2025, again he extended his contract with Blackburn Rovers until 2029, with an option to extend for an additional year.[9] That same day he made his senior debut with Blackburn Rovers in a 2–1 EFL Cup loss to Bradford City.[10]
International career
Born in England, Michalski is of Polish descent and holds dual British and Polish citizenship.[2] On 4 October 2024, he was called up to the England U18s for a set of friendlies.[11] In November 2025, he was called up to the England U19s for a set of 2026 UEFA European Under-19 Championship qualification matches.[12]
References
- ^ "SQUAD LIST 2025/26 & U21 REGISTERED CONTRACT PLAYERS". English Football League. 10 September 2025. Retrieved 23 November 2025.
- ^ "PZPN walczył o młody talent, ale sobie nie poradził. "Nic z tego nie wynikło i kontakt ucichł"". Przegląd Sportowy Onet
- ^ "Aston Villa youngster joins Rovers as club announce 13 scholar deals". 15 May 2023. – via www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk.
- ^ "Michalski signs pro deal". rovers.co.uk. 2025-09-22. Retrieved 2025-11-27.
- ^ "Michalski makes Bamber Bridge move". rovers.co.uk. 2025-09-22. Retrieved 2025-11-27.
- ^ "Michalski recalled from Bamber Bridge loan". rovers.co.uk. 2025-09-22. Retrieved 2025-11-27.
- ^ Mail, Harry (20 October 2024). "Blackburn Rovers loan out youngster for the second time this season News"
- ^ "Blackburn Rovers goalkeeper Nick Michalski signs new contract". BBC Sport. 7 January 2025.
- ^ "Nicolas Michalski: England Under-18 goalkeeper agrees new Blackburn deal". BBC Sport. 12 August 2025.
- ^ "Blackburn Rovers 1-2 Bradford City: League One side upset Championship hosts". BBC Sport
- ^ "Nick earns Engand under 18s call up". rovers.co.uk. 2025-09-22. Retrieved 2025-11-27.
- ^ "England squad selected for U19 EURO qualifiers". England Football. 7 November 2025. Retrieved 7 November 2025.