Wojciech Szczęsny

Football goalkeeper, Juventus FC

Wojciech Szczęsny - Football goalkeeper, Juventus FC
Born

April 18th, 1990
35 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Poland

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A professional football goalkeeper began playing for Legia Warsaw. Achieved international recognition after transferring to Arsenal in 2009, where significant contributions were made in Premier League matches. Later moved to AS Roma and then Juventus FC, earning multiple Serie A titles. Represented the Poland national team in major tournaments, including UEFA Euro 2016 and the FIFA World Cup.

Won FA Cup with Arsenal in 2014

Secured Serie A titles with Juventus

Represented Poland in UEFA Euro 2016

Participated in the FIFA World Cup

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