Piotr Czachowski (born 7 November 1966) is a Polish former

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Playing career

He played for several clubs in his native Poland, as well as

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in Italy and

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in Scotland. He was the third Polish player to sign with a Serie A club, after

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and

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. With Legia Warsaw he played in the semifinals of 1991 Cup Winners' Cup, losing to Manchester United. He was capped

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45 times in the late 1980s and early 1990s. He held a record for most consecutive games from the debut in the national team. During his stint in Dundee he sustained an injury which eliminated him from the entire 1994/95 season; after the injury he never played again in the national team. In 1991 he was voted Polish footballer of the year.

Post-retirement

After retirement, he became a youth coach and

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Style of play

Czachowski was a reliable defender who was valued for his marking. He was also an excellent tackler.

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