Jakub Rzeźniczak

Polish Footballer and Ekstraklasa Champion

Jakub Rzeźniczak - Polish Footballer and Ekstraklasa Champion
Born

October 26th, 1986
38 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Poland

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This Polish footballer played as a defender in the top league of Poland. He started his career with Legia Warsaw, contributing to the team's success in domestic competitions. He played a significant role in Legia Warsaw's victories in the Ekstraklasa, Poland's highest football division, and in the Polish Cup. His professional debut came in 2005, and he became a key player for the club over the years. The player also earned several caps for the Polish national team, participating in international tournaments and contributing to the defensive line.

Winning the Ekstraklasa with Legia Warsaw

Participating in the Polish national team

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