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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