Igor Lewczuk

Polish footballer and center-back

Igor Lewczuk - Polish footballer and center-back
Born

May 30th, 1985
40 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Poland

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Started professional football career in 2003 and played for various clubs in Poland. Gained notable recognition during tenure at Jagiellonia Białystok, contributing to the team's success in the Polish Cup and Polish SuperCup. Also represented the Polish national team in international competitions, showcasing performance in UEFA Euro 2016.

Played for Jagiellonia Białystok

Won Polish Cup and SuperCup

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