Patryk Walicki (born 29 May 2003) is a professional

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who plays as a

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for

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club

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, on loan from

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. Born in Belgium, he has represented Poland internationally at youth level.

Club career

On 13 February 2022, Walicki made his debut for

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in a 2–1

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win against

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. On 21 May 2024, after spending the season with

on loan from

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, it was announced Walicki would be joining the ''Les Verts'' permanently on a two-year contract, with an extension option, in July that year. On 3 February 2025, Walicki joined

on loan for the rest of the season.

Style of play

Walicki mainly operates as a midfielder and has received comparisons to Poland international

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Personal life

Walicki's parents are Polish and emigrated to Belgium in their teens. He grew up in

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and has an older brother.

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* * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Walicki, Patryk Living people 2003 births Footballers from Brussels Belgian people of Polish descent Belgian men's footballers Polish men's footballers Men's association football midfielders Poland men's youth international footballers K. Diegem Sport players K Beerschot VA players KAA Gent players Francs Borains players R.F.C. Tournai players Belgian Pro League players Challenger Pro League players Belgian National Division 1 players 21st-century Polish sportsmen 21st-century Belgian sportsmen