Lukasz Piszczek
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Łukasz Piszczek (ˈwukaʂ ˈpiʂtʂɛk; born 3 June 1985) is a Polish
footballer who plays for German Bundesliga
club Borussia Dortmund
as a right back, having previously played for Hertha BSC and Zagłębie Lubin. He has been capped
by Poland
at international level.
with whom he won the 2003 Polish youth championship.
In 2004 he became the top scorer (along with Turk Ali Öztürk
) of U-19 European Championships
, after which he was signed by Hertha BSC and immediately loaned out to Zagłębie Lubin. With Zagłębie, he won the league championship during the 2006-07
season. At Zagłębie, he played mainly as a left winger in 4-3-3 formation (with Wojciech Łobodziński on the right wing and Michał Chałbiński in the center), although he has often been utilized as a centre forward. He scored 11 goals in 2006-07 season, being the club's second best scorer after Chałbiński (13 goals).
In the fall of 2007 Hertha recalled the player. He scored his first goal in the Bundesliga
on 26 April 2008 to earn a point against Hannover 96
.
He missed most of the first half of the 2008-09 season as the result of a hip problem that eventually required surgery. He began training again in February 2009 but in March suffered a setback due to a minor knee injury. He returned to Bundesliga action in April. At Hertha, Piszczek initially played as a right midfielder or on the left wing, but in his second season he started to appear as a right back, after injury to Arne Friedrich
. After Friedrich recovered, Piszczek lost his place in the starting line-up, but reclaimed it in 2009-10, when Friedrich moved to centre back position.
On 19 May 2010, he moved to Borussia Dortmund
on a free transfer, signing a contract until June 2013. On 26 July 2011, Piszczek signed a contract extension to keep him at the club until June 2016.
in a friendly versus Estonia
on 3 February 2007. On 6 June 2008, he was added to the Polish squad for Euro 2008, to replace the injured Jakub Błaszczykowski. He made one appearance, coming on a sub against Germany, but was injured in the training session for the next game and took no further part in the tournament.
On 29 July 2011, the PZPN imposed on Piszczek a six-month suspension for participation in the fixing of a 2006 Cracovia match in which he did not play. In September 2011 the suspension was cancelled.
He married his fiancee Ewa in June 2009. The couple's daughter, Sara, was born on March 3, 2011.
Borussia Dortmund
Poles
thumb|right|180px|The state flag of [[Poland]] as used by Polish government and diplomatic authoritiesThe Polish people, or Poles , are a nation indigenous to Poland. They are united by the Polish language, which belongs to the historical Lechitic subgroup of West Slavic languages of Central Europe...
footballer who plays for German Bundesliga
Fußball-Bundesliga
The Fußball-Bundesliga is a professional association football league in Germany. At the top of Germany's football league system, it is the country's primary football competition. It is contested by 18 teams and operates on a system of promotion and relegation with the 2. Bundesliga...
club Borussia Dortmund
Borussia Dortmund
Ballspielverein Borussia Dortmund, commonly BVB, are a German sports club based in Dortmund, North Rhine-Westphalia. Dortmund are one of the most successful clubs in German football history. Borussia Dortmund play in the Bundesliga, the top league of German football...
as a right back, having previously played for Hertha BSC and Zagłębie Lubin. He has been capped
Cap (sport)
In sports, a cap is a metaphorical term for a player's appearance on a select team, such as a national team. The term dates from the practice in the United Kingdom of awarding a cap to every player in an international match of association football...
by Poland
Poland national football team
The Poland national football team represents Poland in association football and is controlled by the Polish Football Association, the governing body for football in Poland...
at international level.
Club career
In 2001 Piszczek joined Gwarek ZabrzeGwarek Zabrze
Szkolny Klub Sportowy Gwarek Zabrze is a Polish football club based in Zabrze. The club are three-time youth champions of Poland, in 2002, 2003 and 2006. The club was established on June 12, 1974...
with whom he won the 2003 Polish youth championship.
In 2004 he became the top scorer (along with Turk Ali Öztürk
Ali Öztürk
Ali Öztürk is a Turkish professional footballer. He currently plays as a striker for Balıkesirspor in the Turkish Second League. He started his career in Altinoluk Belediyespor and then Balıkesir Belediyespor...
) of U-19 European Championships
2004 UEFA European Under-19 Football Championship
The 2004 UEFA European Under-19 Football Championship was held in Switzerland from 13 to 24 July 2004. Players born after 1 January 1985 can participate in this competition...
, after which he was signed by Hertha BSC and immediately loaned out to Zagłębie Lubin. With Zagłębie, he won the league championship during the 2006-07
Ekstraklasa 2006-07
The 2006-07 Ekstraklasa season started on 28 July 2006 and finished on 26 May 2007. Zagłębie Lubin were crowned champions with 62 points.For the second time league was sponsored by cell phone operator Orange and official name for championship was Orange Ekstraklasa 2006/2007.-Corruption:On 12 April...
season. At Zagłębie, he played mainly as a left winger in 4-3-3 formation (with Wojciech Łobodziński on the right wing and Michał Chałbiński in the center), although he has often been utilized as a centre forward. He scored 11 goals in 2006-07 season, being the club's second best scorer after Chałbiński (13 goals).
In the fall of 2007 Hertha recalled the player. He scored his first goal in the Bundesliga
Fußball-Bundesliga
The Fußball-Bundesliga is a professional association football league in Germany. At the top of Germany's football league system, it is the country's primary football competition. It is contested by 18 teams and operates on a system of promotion and relegation with the 2. Bundesliga...
on 26 April 2008 to earn a point against Hannover 96
Hannover 96
Hannoverscher Sportverein von 1896, commonly referred to as Hannover 96, Hannover or simply 96, is a German association football club based in the city of Hanover, Lower Saxony.-Foundation to WWII:...
.
He missed most of the first half of the 2008-09 season as the result of a hip problem that eventually required surgery. He began training again in February 2009 but in March suffered a setback due to a minor knee injury. He returned to Bundesliga action in April. At Hertha, Piszczek initially played as a right midfielder or on the left wing, but in his second season he started to appear as a right back, after injury to Arne Friedrich
Arne Friedrich
Arne Friedrich is a German international football defender, who plays for the German national team....
. After Friedrich recovered, Piszczek lost his place in the starting line-up, but reclaimed it in 2009-10, when Friedrich moved to centre back position.
On 19 May 2010, he moved to Borussia Dortmund
Borussia Dortmund
Ballspielverein Borussia Dortmund, commonly BVB, are a German sports club based in Dortmund, North Rhine-Westphalia. Dortmund are one of the most successful clubs in German football history. Borussia Dortmund play in the Bundesliga, the top league of German football...
on a free transfer, signing a contract until June 2013. On 26 July 2011, Piszczek signed a contract extension to keep him at the club until June 2016.
International career
Piszczek made his first appearance for the Poland national football teamPoland national football team
The Poland national football team represents Poland in association football and is controlled by the Polish Football Association, the governing body for football in Poland...
in a friendly versus Estonia
Estonia national football team
The Estonia national football team represents Estonia in international association football. Team members are selected by the head coach of Estonian Football Association . Estonia play their home matches at the A. Le Coq Arena in Tallinn, Estonia....
on 3 February 2007. On 6 June 2008, he was added to the Polish squad for Euro 2008, to replace the injured Jakub Błaszczykowski. He made one appearance, coming on a sub against Germany, but was injured in the training session for the next game and took no further part in the tournament.
On 29 July 2011, the PZPN imposed on Piszczek a six-month suspension for participation in the fixing of a 2006 Cracovia match in which he did not play. In September 2011 the suspension was cancelled.
Personal life
Łukasz Piszczek was raised in Goczałkowice-Zdrój. His father, the coach of the local football club, decided to bring him to one of the training sessions at the age of about 7-8. His brother, Tomasz, was also involved in football.He married his fiancee Ewa in June 2009. The couple's daughter, Sara, was born on March 3, 2011.
Club
Zagłebie Lubin- Ekstraklasa: 2006-07
Borussia Dortmund
- BundesligaFußball-BundesligaThe Fußball-Bundesliga is a professional association football league in Germany. At the top of Germany's football league system, it is the country's primary football competition. It is contested by 18 teams and operates on a system of promotion and relegation with the 2. Bundesliga...
: 2010–112010–11 Fußball-BundesligaThe 2010–11 Fußball-Bundesliga was the 48th season of the Fußball-Bundesliga, Germany's premier football league. The season started on the weekend of 21 August 2010 with the traditional season opening match involving the defending champions and ended with the last games on 14 May 2011. The winter...
External links
- Bundesliga stats
- Łukasz Piszczek Tactical Formations
- Polish league stats at 90minut.pl
- Polish NT stats at pzpn.pl