Michał Masłowski

Polish footballer and midfielder

Michał Masłowski - Polish footballer and midfielder
Born

December 19th, 1989
35 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Poland

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Born in 1989 in Poland, this footballer began his career in the youth system of Znicz Pruszków before moving to Polonia Warsaw. Prominent roles included stints with Pogoń Szczecin and Legia Warsaw. Gained recognition for contributions to the Polish national team, earning caps in various international fixtures. Achieved club success in the Ekstraklasa, Poland's top football division.

Played for Pogoń Szczecin

Competed in Ekstraklasa

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