Bartosz Kapustka

Polish footballer and national team player

Bartosz Kapustka - Polish footballer and national team player
Born

December 23rd, 1996
28 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Poland

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Played professional football in Poland and abroad, primarily as a midfielder. Began career with Cracovia, making a notable impact in the Polish Ekstraklasa. Transferred to Leicester City in 2016, participating in the English Premier League. Additionally, represented the Poland national team, notably during UEFA Euro 2016, contributing to the squad's advancement to the quarter-finals.

Played for Cracovia in Poland

Transferred to Leicester City in 2016

Participated in UEFA Euro 2016

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