Marek Saganowski
Polish footballer and UEFA Cup champion
Born
October 31st, 1978
46 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Poland
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A Polish footballer played as a forward, contributing to various clubs in Poland and abroad. Began professional career at Widzew Łódź before moving to clubs like ŁKS Łódź and FC Nantes. Gained recognition during tenure at Polonia Warsaw and made significant contributions to the Polish national team. Achieved success in the UEFA Cup with Sevilla in 2006, demonstrating skills that led to multiple appearances for the national team in international competitions.
Won UEFA Cup with Sevilla in 2006
Played for Polonia Warsaw
Represented Poland in international matches
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