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) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Position(s) | 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) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | 458 | (256) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 1973–1982 | Poland | 61 | (32) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Managerial career | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1987–1989 | Clermont Foot | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1989–1991 | Châteauroux | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1991–1995 | Angoulême | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1997–1998 | Zagłębie Lubin | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1999–2001 | Aurillac | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Medal record
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Andrzej Szarmach (born October 3, 1950) is a famous Polish former professional footballer. He played as a striker, which means he was a key player for scoring goals.
Andrzej Szarmach was a big part of the Polish national team during its "golden age" in the 1970s. He helped his team achieve great success in major tournaments.
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A Football Star is Born
Before the 1974 FIFA World Cup, not many people knew about Andrzej Szarmach. But that quickly changed! He became a very important player for Poland.
Shining at the 1974 World Cup
At the 1974 World Cup, Poland had an amazing attack. Szarmach played alongside other talented players like Grzegorz Lato, Robert Gadocha, and Kazimierz Deyna. Even though a famous player, Włodzimierz Lubański, was absent, Szarmach stepped up.
The Polish attack was the best at the 1974 World Cup, scoring sixteen goals in total. Grzegorz Lato scored seven goals, making him the top scorer. Szarmach also made a huge impact, scoring five goals himself. Poland finished in third place, which was a fantastic achievement!
Olympic Success in 1976
Two years later, Szarmach continued to show his skills at the 1976 Olympics in Montreal. He helped Poland win the silver medal. He was also named the best player of the tournament, scoring an impressive nine goals!
Club Career and Beyond
Andrzej Szarmach was known for his strong presence on the field. He played for several clubs during his career.
Playing in France
He became very popular at AJ Auxerre in France. He scored 94 goals for them between 1980 and 1985. After a short time at En Avant Guingamp, Szarmach decided to start a new chapter in his career.
Becoming a Manager
After playing, Szarmach began working as a football manager. He managed teams like Clermont-Ferrand and Châteauroux. He used his experience as a player to guide new teams. Overall, he scored 32 goals in 61 games for the Poland national team.
Honours
Andrzej Szarmach achieved many great things in his football career.
Poland
- Olympic silver medal: 1976
- FIFA World Cup third place: 1974, 1982
Individual
- Olympic top scorer: 1976
- French Division 1 Foreign Player of the Year: 1981, 1982
See also
In Spanish: Andrzej Szarmach para niños
