Football career
Kulesza played as an attacking midfielder and forward. He began his football journey with Hetman Białystok, Gwardia Białystok, joining the senior team at the beginning of the 1981–82 season. In 1982, he transferred to Olimpia Zambrów, where he made 13 appearances in the third division during the 1982–83 season. In 1988, he moved from Mławianka Mława to Jagiellonia Białystok, where he played 14 matches in the top division and participated in the losing final of the 1988–89 Polish Cup. In 1991, he played for RFC Aubel in the Belgian third division. He later returned to Poland, playing several matches with Jagiellonia Białystok II, Jagiellonia's reserve team. He also played for KP Wasilków, MZKS Wasilków and Supraślanka Supraśl, where he ended his football career.Business career
After retiring from football, Kulesza pursued a career in business. In 1994, he founded the record label Green Star (record label), Green Star, which represents some of the biggest stars of Polish dance music (dance, disco polo). Kulesza is also involved in the real estate and hospitality industries.Sports executive career
Jagiellonia Białystok
Since 2008, Kulesza has served as a sports advisor and proxy at Jagiellonia Białystok, later becoming a board member. On 20 January 2010, he was appointed president of the board, replacing the outgoing Ireneusz Trąbiński. During his tenure, Jagiellonia enjoyed significant success, including two runner-up finishes in the Polish league, a bronze medal, the Polish Cup, a Polish Cup final appearance, the Polish Super Cup, and five UEFA competition participations. The club also promoted many Polish national team players during this period, including Jacek Góralski, Bartosz Kwiecień, Taras Romanczuk, Karol Świderski, and Przemysław Frankowski.Polish Football Association
On 18 August 2021, Kulesza became the 35th president of the Polish Football Association, defeating Marek Koźmiński in the second round of voting. He was supported by, among others, delegates from the lower leagues.References
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