| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Nicholas Michal Michalski[1] | ||
| Date of birth | (2007-03-14) 14 March 2007 | ||
| Place of birth | Manchester, England[2] | ||
| Height | 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) | ||
| Position | Goalkeeper | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Blackburn Rovers | ||
| Number | 35 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Stoke City | |||
| 2018–2024 | Blackburn Rovers | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2024– | Blackburn Rovers | 0 | (0) |
| 2024 | →Bamber Bridge (loan) | 9 | (0) |
| 2024 | →City of Liverpool (loan) | 10 | (0) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2022 | England U16 | 1 | (0) |
| 2023 | England U17 | 1 | (0) |
| 2024 | England U18 | 3 | (0) |
| 2025– | England U19 | 3 | (0) |
|
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 02:16, 27 November 2025 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals as of 02:16, 27 November 2025 (UTC) | |||
Nicholas Michal Michalski (born 14 March 2007) is an English professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for 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" (PDF). English Football League. 10 September 2025. Retrieved 23 November 2025.
- ^ a b "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. 22 September 2025. Retrieved 27 November 2025.
- ^ "Michalski makes Bamber Bridge move". rovers.co.uk. 22 September 2025. Retrieved 27 November 2025.
- ^ "Michalski recalled from Bamber Bridge loan". rovers.co.uk. 22 September 2025. Retrieved 27 November 2025.
- ^ 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. 22 September 2025. Retrieved 27 November 2025.
- ^ "England squad selected for U19 EURO qualifiers". England Football. 7 November 2025. Retrieved 7 November 2025.
External links
- Nicholas Michalski at Soccerway
- Bamber Bridge Profile
- City of Liverpool Profile
