Dariusz Dudka

Polish footballer and defensive midfielder

Dariusz Dudka - Polish footballer and defensive midfielder
Born

December 9th, 1983
41 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Poland

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Played professional football primarily as a defensive midfielder. Started career at Wisła Płock before moving to Wisła Kraków, where he won the Ekstraklasa title. Later, played for Polonia Warsaw and abroad for Auxerre in France. Represented the Polish national team, participating in major tournaments including UEFA Euro 2008.

Won Ekstraklasa with Wisła Kraków

Competed in UEFA Euro 2008

Played for Auxerre in Ligue 1

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