Adam Nawałka

Polish football manager and player

Adam Nawałka - Polish football manager and player
Born

October 23rd, 1956
68 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Poland

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Played as a midfielder in football during the 1970s and 1980s and later became a manager. Managed the Polish national team from 2013 to 2018, leading Poland to the UEFA Euro 2016 quarter-finals. Before coaching, played for clubs including Górnik Zabrze and participated in international competitions.

Managed Poland to the UEFA Euro 2016 quarter-finals

Played for Górnik Zabrze

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