Andrzej Szarmach facts for kids
Szarmach in October 2017
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| Date of birth | 3 October 1950 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Gdańsk, Poland | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Playing position | Striker | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1967–1969 | Polonia Gdańsk | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1969–1971 | Stoczniowiec Gdańsk | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1969–1972 | Arka Gdynia | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1972–1976 | Górnik Zabrze | 105 | (49) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1976–1980 | Stal Mielec | 109 | (60) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1980–1985 | Auxerre | 148 | (94) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1985–1987 | En Avant Guingamp | 64 | (33) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1987–1989 | Clermont Foot | 32 | (20) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 1973–1982 | Poland | 61 | (32) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 1987–1989 | Clermont Foot | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1989–1991 | Châteauroux | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1991–1995 | Angoulême | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1997–1998 | Zagłębie Lubin | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1999–2001 | Aurillac | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Andrzej Szarmach (born 3 October 1950) is a famous Polish former football player. He was a powerful striker, known for scoring many goals. Szarmach was a key player for the Polish national team during their "golden age" in the 1970s.
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Who is Andrzej Szarmach?
Andrzej Szarmach was born in Gdańsk, Poland. He started his football career playing for local clubs. He became well-known for his strong attacking skills. Before the 1974 FIFA World Cup, not many people knew about him.
Poland's Golden Age
Szarmach played a big role in Poland's success in the 1970s. He was part of a fantastic attacking team. This team included Grzegorz Lato, Robert Gadocha, and Kazimierz Deyna. They were one of the best attacks at the 1974 World Cup.
At the 1974 FIFA World Cup, Szarmach scored five goals. Poland finished third in the tournament, which was a great achievement. Two years later, he helped Poland win a silver medal at the 1976 Olympics in Montreal. He was also named the best player of that tournament, scoring nine goals.
Playing in France
After his time in Poland, Szarmach moved to France. He joined the club AJ Auxerre in 1980. He quickly became a favorite with the fans. He scored 94 goals for Auxerre between 1980 and 1985. This made him a legend at the club.
He later played for En Avant Guingamp and Clermont Foot. Overall, he scored 32 goals in 61 games for the Polish national team. His career as a player ended in the late 1980s.
Life After Playing
After retiring as a player, Szarmach became a football manager. He managed several clubs in France. These included Clermont-Ferrand and Châteauroux. He also managed teams back in Poland.
Achievements and Awards
Andrzej Szarmach achieved many great things in his football career.
Poland National Team
- Olympic silver medal: 1976
- FIFA World Cup third place: 1974, 1982
Individual Awards
- Olympic top scorer: 1976
- French Division 1 Foreign Player of the Year: 1981, 1982
See also
In Spanish: Andrzej Szarmach para niños
