Jacek Bąk
Polish footballer, World Cup participant
Born
March 24th, 1973
52 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Poland
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This individual played as a central defender and had a significant career in professional football. He started his youth career at Polonia Warsaw and debuted in the Polish Ekstraklasa in 1990. Over the years, he played for various clubs, including Legia Warsaw and Lille OSC. His international career included participation in the 2002 FIFA World Cup, representing Poland. This player was part of the national team during the UEFA Euro 2008 tournament, contributing to the team's defensive strategies and performance on the field.
Played for Legia Warsaw
Competed in the 2002 FIFA World Cup
Participated in UEFA Euro 2008
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