Mirosław Szymkowiak

Polish footballer and journalist

Mirosław Szymkowiak - Polish footballer and journalist
Born

November 12th, 1976
48 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Poland

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Played as a midfielder primarily for Wisła Kraków and had spells with several other clubs in Poland and abroad. Made a significant contribution to Wisła's successes during the early 2000s, including championship titles. Competed internationally for the Polish national team, earning multiple caps. After retiring from professional football, transitioned into journalism, providing insights into the sport. Analyses and commentary focus on football developments in Poland and European competitions.

Played for Wisła Kraków

Represented Poland's national football team

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