Arkadiusz Milik
Polish footballer, striker for Napoli
Born
February 28th, 1994
31 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Poland
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A professional footballer played as a striker, primarily for Napoli in Serie A. Achieved prominence in European club football with significant contributions to his team's performances. Previously played for Bayer Leverkusen and Ajax, winning the KNVB Cup with Ajax in 2019. Competed at the international level, representing Poland in major tournaments, including UEFA Euros.
Played for Napoli in Serie A
Won KNVB Cup with Ajax in 2019
Represented Poland in UEFA Euro tournaments
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