Artur Boruc
Polish footballer and goalkeeper
Born
February 20th, 1980
45 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Poland
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A goalkeeper, played for various clubs including Celtic, Fiorentina, and Bournemouth. Contributed to the Polish national team, earning over 60 caps and participating in the UEFA Euro Championships. Known for key performances in high-stakes matches, especially during his time with Celtic, where he helped secure multiple Scottish Premier League titles. His career in goalkeeping spanned two decades.
Won the Scottish Premier League with Celtic
Played for Poland in UEFA Euro 2008 and Euro 2016
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