Kamil Glik facts for kids
Glik with Poland at the 2018 FIFA World Cup
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| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Kamil Jacek Glik | ||
| Date of birth | 3 February 1988 | ||
| Place of birth | Jastrzębie-Zdrój, Poland | ||
| Height | 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Centre-back | ||
| Team information | |||
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Current team
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Cracovia | ||
| Number | 15 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| MOSiR Jastrzębie Zdrój | |||
| 2000–2005 | WSP Wodzisław Śląski | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2005 | → Silesia Lubomia (loan) | ||
| 2006 | Horadada | ||
| 2007–2008 | Real Madrid C | 18 | (0) |
| 2008–2010 | Piast Gliwice | 54 | (2) |
| 2010–2011 | Palermo | 0 | (0) |
| 2011 | → Bari (loan) | 16 | (0) |
| 2011–2016 | Torino | 154 | (12) |
| 2016–2020 | Monaco | 128 | (11) |
| 2020–2023 | Benevento | 77 | (2) |
| 2023– | Cracovia | 22 | (2) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2008–2010 | Poland U21 | 14 | (3) |
| 2010–2022 | Poland | 103 | (6) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 17 November 2024 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 18:43, 4 December 2022 (UTC) |
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Kamil Jacek Glik (born on February 3, 1988) is a Polish professional footballer. He plays as a centre-back for the Ekstraklasa club Cracovia.
Kamil Glik has played for several clubs, including Piast Gliwice, Palermo, Torino, and Monaco. He was even the captain for Torino and Monaco. He has also proudly represented his home country, Poland, in major tournaments like UEFA Euro 2016, 2018 FIFA World Cup, Euro 2020, and the 2022 World Cup.
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Early Life and Background
Kamil Glik's family has roots in Upper Silesia. His grandfather was from that region. Even though Glik also has German citizenship, he has always said he feels 100% Polish. He doesn't feel connected to Germany at all.
Club Career Highlights
Starting His Football Journey
Kamil Glik started playing football in youth teams like MOSiR Jastrzębie Zdrój and WSP Wodzisław Śląski. Later, he moved to Spain and even played for Real Madrid C, which is one of Real Madrid's younger teams. He spent two seasons there until 2008.
In 2008, Glik signed a four-year contract with Piast Gliwice, a top team in Poland. He quickly became a regular player in their starting lineup. He played 26 games in his first season and scored 2 goals in 28 games the next season.
Moving to Italy: Palermo and Bari
In 2010, Glik moved to Italy and joined Palermo. He made his debut in an international club competition, the 2010–11 UEFA Europa League, playing as a starter. However, he didn't get much playing time with Palermo after that.
A few months later, in 2011, he went on loan to Bari until the end of the season. At Bari, he played much more often, starting in 16 league games.
Becoming a Star at Torino
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On July 12, 2011, Glik joined Torino, which was then in Serie B. He quickly became an important player for the team. In his first season, Torino was promoted to Serie A, Italy's top league.
In 2012, he scored his first goal in Serie A against Lazio. He became a favorite among Torino fans, especially after playing in the local derby against Juventus. In 2013, Glik was made the captain of the team. He led Torino to qualify for the UEFA Europa League in the 2013–14 season.
He continued to score important goals for Torino, including his first two goals in a single Serie A game against Genoa in 2014. He also scored his first goal in the Europa League in 2015. Overall, he played 171 matches and scored 13 goals for Torino.
Success with Monaco
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In July 2016, Kamil Glik moved to Monaco in France. He signed a four-year contract. Monaco's club president wished him well, saying he had five wonderful years with Torino.
Glik played a key role in Monaco's team. In September 2016, he scored a dramatic goal in the last minutes of a Champions League match against Bayer Leverkusen, helping Monaco get a draw. He was a main part of the Monaco team that won the Ligue 1 title in the 2016–17 season, playing in 36 games and scoring 6 goals.
Later Career: Benevento and Cracovia
In August 2020, Glik joined Benevento, a newly promoted team in Italy's Serie A. He played for them for three seasons.
On August 30, 2023, Glik returned to Poland and signed a two-year contract with Ekstraklasa club Cracovia. He extended his contract with Cracovia for another year in May 2025, even after missing much of the season due to an injury.
Playing for Poland
Kamil Glik was first called up to the Polish senior squad in December 2009. He made his debut on January 20, 2010, against Thailand, and even scored a goal in that game, helping Poland win 3–1.
He scored an important goal against England in a 2014 World Cup Qualifying game in 2012. Glik played a big part in Poland's Euro 2016 qualifying and the main tournament. He was known for making many clearances (kicking the ball away from danger). He also scored two penalties in penalty shoot-outs during Euro 2016.
Glik was part of the Polish team for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia and UEFA Euro 2020 (played in 2021). In November 2022, he was called up for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. On November 22, 2022, he played his 100th match for Poland, which was their first game in the World Cup against Mexico.
How He Plays
Kamil Glik is a tall centre-back. He is very strong physically and good at moving around the field. His best skill is his ability to win balls in the air, both when defending and when attacking during set pieces like corners. He is also known for being a strong leader on the field.
Personal Life
Kamil Glik is married to Marta, whom he has known since elementary school. They have two daughters together.
In 2013, an Italian rapper named Willie Peyote, who is a fan of Torino, released a song called "Glik" as a tribute to him.
Honours
Monaco
- Ligue 1: 2016–17
Individual
- UNFP Ligue 1 Team of the Year: 2016–17
See also
In Spanish: Kamil Glik para niños
