Nicholas Michalski
FullnameNicholas Michal Michalski[1]
Birth date14 March 2007 (age 19)
Birth placeManchester, England[2]
Height1.88m
PositionGoalkeeper
CurrentclubBlackburn Rovers
Clubnumber35
Youthclubs 1Stoke City
Youthyears 22018–2024
Youthclubs 2Blackburn Rovers
Years 12024–
Clubs 1Blackburn Rovers
Caps 10
Goals 10
Years 22024
Clubs 2Bamber Bridge (loan)
Caps 29
Goals 20
Years 32024
Clubs 3City of Liverpool (loan)
Caps 310
Goals 30
Nationalyears 12022
Nationalteam 1England U16
Nationalcaps 11
Nationalgoals 10
Nationalyears 22023
Nationalteam 2England U17
Nationalcaps 21
Nationalgoals 20
Nationalyears 32024
Nationalteam 3England U18
Nationalcaps 33
Nationalgoals 30
Nationalyears 42025–
Nationalteam 4England U19
Nationalcaps 43
Nationalgoals 40
Pcupdate02:16, 27 November 2025 (UTC)
Ntupdate02:16, 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

  1. ^ "SQUAD LIST 2025/26 & U21 REGISTERED CONTRACT PLAYERS". English Football League. 10 September 2025. Retrieved 23 November 2025.
  2. ^ "PZPN walczył o młody talent, ale sobie nie poradził. "Nic z tego nie wynikło i kontakt ucichł"". Przegląd Sportowy Onet
  3. ^ "Aston Villa youngster joins Rovers as club announce 13 scholar deals". 15 May 2023. – via www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk.
  4. ^ "Michalski signs pro deal". rovers.co.uk. 2025-09-22. Retrieved 2025-11-27.
  5. ^ "Michalski makes Bamber Bridge move". rovers.co.uk. 2025-09-22. Retrieved 2025-11-27.
  6. ^ "Michalski recalled from Bamber Bridge loan". rovers.co.uk. 2025-09-22. Retrieved 2025-11-27.
  7. ^ Mail, Harry (20 October 2024). "Blackburn Rovers loan out youngster for the second time this season News"
  8. ^ "Blackburn Rovers goalkeeper Nick Michalski signs new contract". BBC Sport. 7 January 2025.
  9. ^ "Nicolas Michalski: England Under-18 goalkeeper agrees new Blackburn deal". BBC Sport. 12 August 2025.
  10. ^ "Blackburn Rovers 1-2 Bradford City: League One side upset Championship hosts". BBC Sport
  11. ^ "Nick earns Engand under 18s call up". rovers.co.uk. 2025-09-22. Retrieved 2025-11-27.
  12. ^ "England squad selected for U19 EURO qualifiers". England Football. 7 November 2025. Retrieved 7 November 2025.