Dariusz Dudka facts for kids
Dudka playing for Poland
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Dariusz Dudka | ||
| Date of birth | 9 December 1983 | ||
| Place of birth | Kostrzyn nad Odrą, Poland | ||
| Height | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Defensive midfielder, defender | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Celuloza Kostrzyn | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1999–2005 | Amica Wronki | 93 | (0) |
| 2005–2008 | Wisła Kraków | 77 | (5) |
| 2008–2012 | Auxerre | 110 | (6) |
| 2012–2013 | Levante | 3 | (0) |
| 2013 | Birmingham City | 2 | (0) |
| 2014–2015 | Wisła Kraków | 46 | (0) |
| 2014 | Wisła Kraków II | 1 | (0) |
| 2015–2017 | Lech Poznań | 9 | (0) |
| 2017–2019 | Lech Poznań II | 56 | (10) |
| Total | 397 | (21) | |
| International career | |||
| 2004–2012 | Poland | 65 | (2) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Dariusz Dudka (born on December 9, 1983) is a Polish former professional footballer. He was a versatile player who could play as a defensive midfielder, a full-back, or even a centre-back. After he stopped playing, he became an assistant coach for the Ekstraklasa club Lech Poznań.
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Playing Career Highlights
Dariusz Dudka started his football journey in his hometown of Kostrzyn nad Odrą, playing for a local club called Celuloza Kostrzyn. He then moved to Amica Wronki, where he made his first professional appearance in Poland's top league, the Ekstraklasa, in April 2000.
Top Polish Clubs
In 2005, Dudka joined Wisła Kraków, another big club in Poland. He played in 77 league games for them, showing his skills as a strong defender and midfielder. After three successful seasons with Wisła Kraków, he decided to try playing in another country.
Playing in France and Spain
In June 2008, Dudka moved to France to play for Auxerre in Ligue 1, which is France's top football league. He spent four seasons there, playing in 110 matches and scoring 6 goals. After his time in France, he moved to Spain in 2012 to play for Levante.
Short Spell in England
In October 2013, Dudka had a short time playing in England for Birmingham City. This club plays in the Football League Championship, which is the second-highest league in England. He played in two matches before his contract ended. He later returned to Poland to play for Wisła Kraków again and then for Lech Poznań.
Representing Poland
Dariusz Dudka was a very important player for the Polish national team. He played for his country 65 times and scored 2 goals. He had the honor of representing Poland in some of the biggest football tournaments in the world:
International Goals
Here are the goals Dariusz Dudka scored for Poland:
| No. | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 February 2007 | Jerez de la Frontera, Spain |  Estonia |
1–0 | 4–0 | Friendly |
| 2 | 24 March 2007 | Warsaw, Poland |  Azerbaijan |
2–0 | 5–0 | UEFA Euro 2008 qualifying |
Coaching Career
After he stopped playing football in 2019, Dariusz Dudka started a new chapter in his career: coaching. He joined the academy staff at Lech Poznań, helping to train young players. In 2020, he became an assistant coach for Lech Poznań's main team. He worked with several different managers, focusing on things like set-pieces (free kicks and corners). He left the club when his contract ended at the close of the 2024–25 season.
Awards and Achievements
Dariusz Dudka won several trophies during his playing career:
- Amica Wronki
- Polish Super Cup: 2000
- Wisła Kraków
- Ekstraklasa (Polish League Championship): 2007–08
- Lech Poznań
- Polish Super Cup: 2015
- Lech Poznań II
- III liga, group II: 2018–19
External Links
- Dariusz Dudka at 90minut.pl Lua error in Module:WikidataCheck at line 22: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value).
- National team stats at pzpn.pl
See also
In Spanish: Dariusz Dudka para niños
