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Amber Cup Tournament
The Amber Cup (also known as the Energa Cup for the 2015 edition) was a Polish indoor football tournament which took place in January, when the Polish football league had a winter break. The tournament which was first held at Hala Gryfia, Słupsk, in 2006, and held annually from 2008 until 2018. In 2016 the competition was held in the Ergo Arena, Gdańsk due to the capacity being much higher than that of Hala Gryfia, with the hall being the venue for the next three editions. After the tournament was cancelled for 2019 it returned again for a final time in January 2020, this time being hosted in Gliwice. Format The tournament is played over 2 days. The first day sees a children's tournament of 16 teams. The teams are split into 4 groups of 4, with the top two teams playing in the knock-out stages. The second day sees the men's teams play. This is a similar format but with only 2 groups. From 2006–2016 the 8 teams were split into groups of 4, and 2017–2018 the 6 teams were ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Słupsk
Słupsk (; ; ) is a city with powiat rights located on the Słupia River in the Pomeranian Voivodeship in northern Poland, in the historical region of Pomerania or more specifically in its part known in contemporary Poland as Central Pomerania () within the wider West Pomerania (). According to Statistics Poland, it has a population of 88,835 inhabitants while occupying , thus being one of the most densely populated cities in the country as of December 2021. In addition, the city is the administrative seat of Słupsk County and the rural Gmina Słupsk, despite belonging to neither. Słupsk had its origins as a Pomeranian settlement in the early Middle Ages. In 1265, it was given city rights. By the 14th century, the city had become a centre of local administration and trade and a Hanseatic League associate. Between 1368 and 1478, it was a residence of the Duchy of Słupsk, Dukes of Słupsk, until 1474 vassals of the Crown of the Kingdom of Poland, Kingdom of Poland. According to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
GKS Katowice
GKS Katowice (; GKS stands for , ) is a Polish professional football club based in Katowice. They currently compete in the Ekstraklasa in the 2024–25 season after gaining promotion from the I liga in 2024. History In 1963 in Katowice a special organizational committee was called with the purpose of uniting all the clubs and sporting organizations of the city into one large club which would encompass many disciplines. In mid-1963 Rapid Wełnowiec and Orzeł Wełnowiec merged, creating Rapid/Orzeł. In 1964 Rapid/Orzeł, Górnik Katowice, Koszutka Katowice, Katowicki Klub Łyżwiarski (Katowice Skating Club), Katowicki Klub Sportowy Górnik, Górniczy Klub Żeglarski Szkwał (a sailing club) amongst other clubs from Katowice merged creating GKS Katowice. Four years later on the 9 August 1968, Dąb Katowice also amalgamated with GKS Katowice. GKS Katowice made its debut in Polish football's top league (now called the Ekstraklasa) on 8 August 1965 when GKS Katowice took on local ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kamil Wilczek
Kamil Antoni Wilczek (Polish pronunciation: ; born 14 January 1988) is a Polish former professional footballer who played as a striker. Wilczek played for Carpi in 2015, before making the move to the danish club Brøndby IF half a year later in January 2016. He became captain of Brøndby in 2019 following the departures of Johan Larsson and Benedikt Röcker. He is also the club's all-time leading Superliga-goalscorer, having scored a total of 71 goals in the competition. After a short stay at Göztepe, he made a highly controversial move to Brøndby's archrivals FC Copenhagen in August 2020, signing a three-year contract. In October 2016, Wilczek won his first cap for Poland, having previously played for the under-21 team. Club career Early career Born in Wodzisław Śląski, Wilczek began his career with local club WSP Wodzisław Śląski, then moved on loan to LKS Silesia Lubomia. He also played for UD Horadada and Elche CF Ilicitano for short periods before moving on ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Miedź Legnica
Miedź Legnica () is a professional football club based in Legnica, Poland, that competes in the I liga, following relegation in 2023. Miedź was founded in 1971. In 2018, Miedź Legnica achieved promotion to the top flight for the first time in club's history. After a three-year absence from the top flight, they were promoted again at the end of the 2021–22 season after winning the league. Players Current squad Out on loan Notable players Had international caps for their respective countries. Players listed in bold represented their countries while playing for Miedź. ;Poland * Grzegorz Bartczak (2013–2020) * Andrzej Bledzewski (2011–2015) * Marcin Burkhardt (2013–2014) * Łukasz Garguła (2015–2019) * Jarosław Gierejkiewicz (1991–1992) * Tomasz Jarzębowski (2010–2011) * Romuald Kujawa (1999–2001) * Wojciech Łobodziński (2012–2019) * Piotr Madejski (2011–2014) * Mariusz Mowlik (2011–2014) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wisła Płock
Wisła Płock Spółka Akcyjna (Wisła Płock S.A.), commonly referred to as Wisła Płock (), is a Polish professional football club based in Płock, Masovian Voivodeship. They will compete in the Ekstraklasa in the 2025–26 season after winning the 2024–25 I liga promotion play-offs. Previous names *1947: ''Elektryczność Płock'' *1950: ''ZS Ogniwo Płock'' (Elektryczność + ZS Ogniwo) *spring 1955: ''ZS Sparta Płock'' (ZS Ogniwo + ZS Sparta) *autumn 1955: ''PKS'' łocki KS''Wisła Płock'' *1963: ''ZKS Wisła Płock'' *1 January 1992: ''ZKS Petrochemia Płock'' *1 July 1999: ''KS Petro Płock'' *27 June 2000: ''Orlen Płock'' *7 June 2002: ''ZKS Wisła Płock'' Honours Domestic * Ekstraklasa **4th place: 2004–05 **5th place: 2003–04, 2017–18 * Polish Cup **Winners: 2005–06 **Runners-up: 2002–03 * Polish Super Cup **Winners: 2006 European record Players Current squad Other players under contract ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Podbeskidzie Bielsko-Biała
TS Podbeskidzie Bielsko-Biała () is a football club based in Bielsko-Biała, Poland. They currently compete in the II liga, after being relegated from the 2023–24 I liga. History The club was essentially founded on 11 July 1997, although it can trace its roots back to 1907. That year ''Bielitzer Fussball Klub'' (''FK Bielitz'') was established, in the town of Bielitz, Austria-Hungary, then dominated by ethnic Germans and so was the club. In 1911, the club was renamed to ''Bielitz-Bialaer Sport Verein'' (''BBSV''). Since 1920, the town, known henceforth as Bielsko, belonged to Poland, after the country regained independence. In 1936, the club changed its German name to Polish ''Bielsko-Bialskie Towarzystwo Sportowe Bielsko'' (''BBTS Bielsko''). In 1968, it was merged with ''KS Włókniarz'' (founded in 1911). The third ''ancestor'', ''DKS Komorowice'', was founded in 1995. Said clubs were merged altogether in 1997 to form ''TS Podbeskidzie Bielsko-Biała''. From 2011 to 2016 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mariusz Piekarski
Mariusz Piekarski (born 22 March 1975) is a Polish football agent and former player who played as a midfielder. Career Born in Białystok, Piekarski moved to Brazil with fellow countryman Krzysztof Nowak in 1996 to play for Atlético Paranaense. After one year, he joined Flamengo where he stayed for five months, also playing for Mogi Mirim before returning to Europe. He retired in 2002 after an ankle injury sustained in a match for Anorthosis Famagusta, also suffering two cruciate ligaments injuries in his knees before. After retirement, he worked as an agent and intermediated the transfer of Roger Guerreiro and Edson to Poland. In 2003, he was charged with bigamy after marrying a second wife before he was legally divorced from former Miss Brasil Kelley Vieira, who he met when playing in the South American country. He played twice for Poland in friendly matches, making his debut in a 4–0 loss to Paraguay in 1998 and his second and final appearance as a starter in a 2–1 w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Adrian Mierzejewski
Adrian Mierzejewski (; born 6 November 1986) is a Polish former professional footballer who played as a midfielder. Club career Early career Born in Olsztyn, Mierzejewski began his career at local side Tempo 25 Olsztyn, then he moved to Naki Olsztyn. On 31 May 2003, aged 16, he made his II liga debut for Stomil Olsztyn in a game against Świt Nowy Dwór Mazowiecki, coming on as a substitute for Marcin Kubsik in 79th minute. He ended the 2002–03 season having made three league appearances, all as a substitute. After the season, he returned to Naki Olsztyn. Wisła Płock In 2004 Mierzejewski signed a five-year contract with Wisła Płock for a fee of 15 000 złotys. He made his Ekstraklasa debut on 15 May 2004 in a match against Dyskobolia Grodzisk Wielkopolski, when he came on as a substitution for Dariusz Romuzga 86th. He made his first league on start on 8 June 2004 in a 1–1 draw with GKS Katowice. Mierzejewski played 45 minutes and was replaced by Klaudiusz Ząbecki. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Motor Lublin
Motor Lublin () is a Polish professional football club based in Lublin. The club was founded in December 1950. Their nickname ''The Yellow, White and Blues'' reflects their official colours. They compete in the Ekstraklasa, the top tier of Polish football, following consecutive promotions from the 2022–23 II liga and 2023–24 I liga, both via promotion play-offs. Historical names :(till 1950) Metalowiec :(since 1950) Stal FSC Lublin :(since 1957) Robotniczy Klub Sportowy Motor Lublin :(since 1998) Lubelski Klub Piłkarski :(since 2001) LKP Motor Lublin :(since 2010) Motor Lublin SA History The history of Motor Lublin dates back to December 1950, when a group of sports enthusiasts decided to form a football team, supported by FSC Lublin Automotive Factory. Motor was at first called ''Stal'' (''Steel'') Lublin, and its team began playing in the lower level of Polish football tier (also called Class B). After one year, the team won promotion to Class A, which was the e ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Puma (brand)
Puma SE is a German multinational corporation which designs and manufactures athletic and casual footwear, apparel, and accessories, headquartered in Herzogenaurach, Bavaria, Germany. Puma is the third largest sportswear manufacturer in the world. The company was founded in 1948 by Rudolf Dassler (1898–1974). In 1924, Rudolf and his brother Adolf Dassler, Adolf "Adi" Dassler had jointly formed the company ('Dassler Brothers Shoe Factory'). The relationship between the two brothers Dassler brothers feud, deteriorated until they agreed to split in 1948, forming two separate entities, Adidas and Puma. Following the split, Rudolf originally registered the newly established company as ''Ruda'' (derived from Rudolf Dassler, as Adidas was based on Adi Dassler), but later changed the name to ''Puma''. Puma's earliest logo consisted of a square and beast jumping through a ''D'', which was registered, along with the company's name, in 1948. Puma's shoe and clothing designs feature the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Śląsk Wrocław
Wrocławski Klub Sportowy Śląsk Wrocław Spółka Akcyjna, commonly known as WKS Śląsk Wrocław (), is a Polish professional Association football, football club based in Wrocław that plays in , the second level of the Polish football league system. Two-time Polish champion (1977, 2012), four-time Polish runner-up (1978, 1982, 2011, 2024), two-time Polish Cup winner (1976, 1987), two-time Polish Super Cup winner (1987, 2012) and Ekstraklasa Cup winner (2009). The club's home is Wrocław Stadium, Tarczyński Arena Wrocław, a 45,105 capacity stadium in Wrocław which was one of the host venues during UEFA Euro 2012. The club previously played at Olympic Stadium (Wrocław), Olympic Stadium and Stadion Oporowska. History The club has had many names since its foundation in 1947. They are listed below; * 1947 – Pionier Wrocław * 1949 – Legia Wrocław * 1950 – Centralny Wojskowy Klub Sportowy Wrocław * 1951 – Okręgowy Wojskowy Klub Sportowy Wrocł ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gdańsk
Gdańsk is a city on the Baltic Sea, Baltic coast of northern Poland, and the capital of the Pomeranian Voivodeship. With a population of 486,492, Data for territorial unit 2261000. it is Poland's sixth-largest city and principal seaport. Gdańsk lies at the mouth of the Motława River and is situated at the southern edge of Gdańsk Bay, close to the city of Gdynia and the resort town of Sopot; these form a metropolitan area called the Tricity, Poland, Tricity (''Trójmiasto''), with a population of approximately 1.5 million. The city has a complex history, having had periods of Polish, German and self rule. An important shipbuilding and trade port since the Middle Ages, between 1361 and 1500 it was a member of the Hanseatic League, which influenced its economic, demographic and #Architecture, urban landscape. It also served as Poland's principal seaport and was its largest city since the 15th century until the early 18th century when Warsaw surpassed it. With the Partition ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
