CHARLOTTE 鈥 Charlotte FC has signed centre-back Jan Soboci艅ski.
The 21-year-old Polish international arrives from 艁KS 艁贸d藕 of Poland鈥檚 I Liga. Soboci艅ski, a left-footed central defender, represented his country in the 2019 U-20 World Cup.
鈥淲e are thrilled to add to a young, promising player like Jan to our inaugural roster,鈥 said Charlotte FC Sporting Director Zoran Krneta. 鈥淗e boasts valuable experience for club and country, and offers a unique skill set for a player of his age. We look forward to watching him progress even more over the next year.鈥
Soboci艅ski joined the youth ranks at 艁贸d藕 in 2015, and was loaned to Polish third-division side Gryf Wejherowo for first-team experience in 2017-18. Upon returning to 艁贸d藕 the following season, he became a first-team regular.
Soboci艅ski has recorded a total of 89 domestic appearances, and has registered six goals. He has represented Poland at youth level 16 times, most recently in the U21 team.
鈥淚t鈥檚 an honor to have a place on Charlotte FC鈥檚 inaugural roster and to be a part of the club鈥檚 history,鈥 says Soboci艅ski. 鈥淚 look forward to playing in Major League Soccer and cannot wait to call Charlotte home.鈥
Soboci艅ski will occupy one of Charlotte FC鈥檚 eight international roster slots.
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