Paweł Olkowski facts for kids
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Olkowski in 2014 with 1. FC Köln
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| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Paweł Mirosław Olkowski | ||
| Date of birth | 13 February 1990 | ||
| Place of birth | Ozimek, Poland | ||
| Height | 1.84 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Right-back | ||
| Team information | |||
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Current team
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Górnik Zabrze | ||
| Number | 16 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –2006 | Małapanew Ozimek | ||
| 2006–2009 | Gwarek Zabrze | ||
| 2009–2010 | → Zagłębie Lubin (loan) | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2009–2011 | Gwarek Zabrze | ||
| 2010–2011 | → GKS Katowice (loan) | 31 | (5) |
| 2011–2014 | Górnik Zabrze | 88 | (3) |
| 2014–2018 | 1. FC Köln | 65 | (2) |
| 2018–2019 | Bolton Wanderers | 37 | (2) |
| 2019–2022 | Gaziantep | 42 | (0) |
| 2022– | Górnik Zabrze | 70 | (3) |
| International career | |||
| 2008 | Poland U19 | ||
| 2011–2012 | Poland U21 | 8 | (0) |
| 2013–2015 | Poland | 13 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 22:15, 26 May 2025 (UTC) | |||
Paweł Mirosław Olkowski (born on February 13, 1990) is a professional footballer from Poland. He plays as a right-back. Currently, he plays for the Ekstraklasa club Górnik Zabrze. Paweł has played football in several countries. These include Poland, Germany, England, and Turkey.
Paweł Olkowski's Football Journey
Paweł Olkowski started his football career in his home country, Poland. He began playing for youth teams and then moved on to professional clubs.
Early Club Career in Poland
Paweł started his senior career at a club called Gwarek Zabrze. In July 2010, he joined GKS Katowice for one year. This was a loan move, meaning he played for them temporarily.
In July 2011, Paweł signed a three-year contract. He joined Górnik Zabrze, which is a well-known club in Poland.
Playing in Germany: 1. FC Köln
On July 1, 2014, Paweł moved to Germany. He joined the German club 1. FC Köln. This was a free transfer, meaning no money was paid for him. He played for them for four years.
Time in England: Bolton Wanderers
After his time in Germany, Paweł moved to England. On July 10, 2018, he joined Football League Championship team Bolton Wanderers. He signed a two-year contract with them.
He played his first game for Bolton on August 4, 2018. Bolton won that game 2–1 against West Bromwich Albion. He also helped his team get a draw against Bristol City.
Playing in Turkey: Gaziantep
On July 9, 2019, Paweł moved to Turkey. He joined the Turkish club Gazişehir Gaziantep. He played there for three years.
Return to Górnik Zabrze
On May 27, 2022, it was announced that Paweł would return to Górnik Zabrze. He signed a two-year contract with an option to play longer. He is still playing for Górnik Zabrze today.
Playing for His Country: Poland
Paweł Olkowski has also played for the Polish national football teams. He represented Poland at different age levels.
Youth National Teams
He played for the Poland U19 team. He also played for the Poland U21 team.
Senior National Team Debut
On November 15, 2013, Paweł played his first game for the senior Poland national team. It was a friendly match against Slovakia.
Career Numbers
Paweł Olkowski has played many games throughout his career. Here are some of his career statistics.
Club Appearances and Goals
He has played for several clubs. For GKS Katowice, he played 31 games and scored 5 goals. For Górnik Zabrze (his first time there), he played 88 games and scored 3 goals. At 1. FC Köln, he played 65 games and scored 2 goals. For Bolton Wanderers, he played 37 games and scored 2 goals. At Gaziantep, he played 42 games. In his current time at Górnik Zabrze, he has played 70 games and scored 3 goals.
International Appearances
For the Poland senior team, Paweł played 13 games between 2013 and 2015. He did not score any goals for the senior team.
See also
In Spanish: Paweł Olkowski para niños
