Michał Żewłakow facts for kids
Żewłakow with Legia Warsaw in 2011
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| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Michał Ryszard Żewłakow | ||
| Date of birth | 22 April 1976 | ||
| Place of birth | Warsaw, Poland | ||
| Height | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Centre-back, full-back | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1987–1988 | Drukarz Warsaw | ||
| 1988–1990 | Marymont Warsaw | ||
| 1990–1995 | Polonia Warsaw | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1993–1995 | Polonia Warsaw | 11 | (0) |
| 1995–1996 | Hutnik Warsaw | ||
| 1996–1998 | Polonia Warsaw | 89 | (6) |
| 1998–1999 | Beveren | 24 | (1) |
| 1999–2002 | Mouscron | 91 | (4) |
| 2002–2006 | Anderlecht | 94 | (3) |
| 2006–2010 | Olympiacos | 87 | (3) |
| 2010–2011 | Ankaragücü | 19 | (1) |
| 2011–2013 | Legia Warsaw | 44 | (0) |
| Total | 459 | (18) | |
| International career | |||
| 1999–2011 | Poland | 102 | (3) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Michał Ryszard Żewłakow, born on April 22, 1976, is a famous Polish football player. He used to play as a defender, which means he helped protect his team's goal. After his playing career, he became a football expert and commentator. Michał was the captain of the Polish national team and played more games for his country than almost anyone else! He also played football in other countries like Belgium, Greece, and Turkey.
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Michał Żewłakow's Club Career
Michał Żewłakow started his football journey in his home country, Poland. Later, he played for teams in other countries, showing his skills across Europe.
Early Days in Poland
Michał was born in Warsaw, Poland. He spent eight years playing for a team called Polonia Warsaw. He joined their main team during the 1996–97 football season.
Playing in Belgium
In October 1998, Michał moved to Belgium. He was first loaned to a team called KSK Beveren. After that, he and his twin brother, Marcin, joined Mouscron. Michał became a very important player for Mouscron. He even helped them reach the final of the Belgian Cup in 2002.
Time with Anderlecht
Michał then followed his coach, Hugo Broos, to another Belgian team, Anderlecht. In his second year there, he got to play in the UEFA Champions League. This is a huge competition for top European clubs. Anderlecht also won the Belgian league title that year. He helped Anderlecht win the league again in the 2005–06 season.
Moving to Greece: Olympiacos
In the summer of 2006, Michał moved to Greece. He joined a big team called Olympiacos without a transfer fee. This means Olympiacos didn't have to pay another club to get him.
Playing in Turkey: Ankaragücü
After the 2009–10 season, Michał decided not to stay with Olympiacos. On June 16, 2010, he signed with a Turkish club called Ankaragücü. He joined them for free, just like when he moved to Olympiacos.
Back to Poland: Legia Warsaw
In June 2011, Michał returned to Poland. He joined Legia Warsaw, another well-known Polish club. He signed a contract to play for them for one year.
Michał Żewłakow's International Career
Michał Żewłakow was a key player for the Polish national team. He played many important games for his country.
He was the main left-back for Poland during the qualifying games for the 2002 FIFA World Cup. He was the only player who played in all ten of Poland's qualifying matches. Michał also played in two games at the actual 2002 FIFA World Cup. He was a regular player for Poland during the qualifying rounds for UEFA EURO 2004 and the 2006 World Cup. At the 2006 World Cup in Germany, he played in three games.
Michał Żewłakow's Personal Life
Michał Żewłakow has a twin brother named Marcin. Marcin was also a professional football player, but he played as a striker, which means he focused on scoring goals.
Michał and Marcin made history in February 2000. They became the first twin brothers ever to play together for the Polish national team. They both started in a game against France. They were also teammates at the 2002 World Cup.
Career Statistics
International Appearances and Goals
This table shows how many games Michał Żewłakow played and how many goals he scored for the Polish national team each year.
| National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poland | 1999 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 | 10 | 0 | |
| 2001 | 10 | 1 | |
| 2002 | 9 | 0 | |
| 2003 | 6 | 0 | |
| 2004 | 8 | 0 | |
| 2005 | 8 | 0 | |
| 2006 | 11 | 0 | |
| 2007 | 11 | 1 | |
| 2008 | 10 | 1 | |
| 2009 | 9 | 0 | |
| 2010 | 8 | 0 | |
| 2011 | 1 | 0 | |
| Total | 102 | 3 | |
The scores below show Poland's goals first. The score column shows the score right after Michał Żewłakow scored a goal.
| No. | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28 March 2001 | Warsaw, Poland |  Armenia |
1–0 | 4–0 | 2002 FIFA World Cup qualification |
| 2 | 7 February 2007 | Jerez de la Frontera, Spain |  Slovakia |
1–2 | 2–2 | Friendly |
| 3 | 6 September 2008 | Wrocław, Poland |  Slovenia |
1–0 | 1–1 | 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification |
Honours and Achievements
Michał Żewłakow won many titles and awards throughout his career with different clubs.
Anderlecht
- Belgian Pro League: 2003–04, 2005–06
Olympiacos
- Greek Super League: 2006–07, 2007–08, 2008–09
- Greek Cup: 2007–08, 2008–09
- Greek Super Cup: 2007
Legia Warsaw
- Ekstraklasa: 2012–13
- Polish Cup: 2011–12, 2012–13
Individual
- Polish Newcomer of the Year: 2000
See also
In Spanish: Michał Żewłakow para niños
- List of footballers with 100 or more caps
