Jan Furtok
Football player and manager
Born
March 9th, 1962
63 years ago
Died
2024
1 years ago — 62 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Poland
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Played for various clubs, including Widzew Łódź and KS Włókniarz, during a career that spanned the 1980s and 1990s. Transitioned to management after retiring from playing, taking roles in Polish clubs to guide newer generations of players. Had a brief stint in the Polish national team.
Played in the Polish national team
Managed multiple Polish football clubs
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