Ireneusz Jeleń
Polish footballer, known for goal-scoring
Born
April 9th, 1981
43 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Poland
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A Polish footballer excelled as a forward, celebrated for contributions to various clubs and the national team. Played prominently in the Polish Ekstraklasa with Odra Wodzisław and Widzew Łódź. Later joined Ligue 1, representing francés clubs like Auxerre, where notable performances were recorded. Contributed to the Polish national team in international competitions, including the UEFA European Championship. Established a reputation for agility and precision in goal-scoring, becoming a prominent figure in Polish football during his career.
Played for Auxerre in Ligue 1
Scored for the Polish national team
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