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Mila in 2015 with Lechia Gdańsk
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| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Sebastian Mila | ||
| Date of birth | 10 July 1982 | ||
| Place of birth | Koszalin, Poland | ||
| Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Attacking midfielder | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Gwardia Koszalin | |||
| Bałtyk Koszalin | |||
| 1998–1999 | Lechia Gdańsk | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1999–2001 | Lechia-Polonia Gdańsk | 34 | (4) |
| 2001–2002 | Wisła Płock | 15 | (2) |
| 2002–2005 | Dyskobolia Grodzisk Wlkp. | 74 | (14) |
| 2005–2007 | Austria Wien | 36 | (3) |
| 2007–2008 | Vålerenga | 14 | (0) |
| 2008 | → ŁKS Łódź (loan) | 12 | (0) |
| 2008–2015 | Śląsk Wrocław | 178 | (33) |
| 2015–2018 | Lechia Gdańsk | 54 | (4) |
| Total | 417 | (60) | |
| International career | |||
| Poland U16 | |||
| Poland U18 | |||
| 2003–2015 | Poland | 38 | (8) |
| Managerial career | |||
| 2023–2025 | Poland (assistant) | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Sebastian Mila, born on July 10, 1982, is a famous Polish former football player. He used to play as an attacking midfielder, which means he helped both score goals and defend. After he stopped playing, he became an assistant coach for the Poland national team.
Mila played for many clubs, but he spent the longest time with Śląsk Wrocław. With this team, he won the top Polish league, called the Ekstraklasa, and the Polish Super Cup. He also played for teams outside of Poland, like Austria Wien in Austria, where he won the Austrian league and cup. He also had a short time playing for Vålerenga in Norway. Sebastian Mila was also a key player for the Polish national team. He played 38 games for Poland and scored 8 goals. He was even part of the team for the 2006 FIFA World Cup.
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Sebastian Mila's Club Career Highlights
Starting His Football Journey
Sebastian Mila was born in Koszalin, Poland. He began playing football for local teams there, like Gwardia Koszalin and Bałtyk Koszalin. When he was 16, he moved to Gdańsk. There, he joined the youth teams of Lechia Gdańsk. At that time, the club was known as Lechia-Polonia Gdańsk because two teams had joined together.
Playing for Lechia Gdańsk
Mila quickly moved up to the main team at Lechia Gdańsk in the 1999–2000 season. He played his first professional game in March 2000. In his first season, he played 12 games and scored two goals. The next season, he played 22 games and scored two more goals. However, the team was moved down to a lower league. This led to the two merged clubs splitting up again, and many players, including Mila, left the team.
Time at Orlen Płock
In the summer of 2001, Mila joined Orlen Płock, another team in the second division. He played well in the first half of the season, appearing in 15 league games. His good performances caught the attention of a top-division team, Dyskobolia Grodzisk Wielkopolski. Mila then moved to this new team during the winter break. Orlen Płock ended up finishing second that season and was promoted to the top league.
Success with Dyskobolia Grodzisk Wielkopolski
Moving to Dyskobolia brought early success for Mila. In his first full season, Dyskobolia finished second in the Ekstraklasa, which meant they would play in European competitions. Mila played in every game of their European journey in the UEFA Cup. They beat teams like FK Atlantas and Hertha Berlin.
Then, they faced Manchester City. After a 0–0 draw at home, Mila scored a fantastic free-kick against famous goalkeeper David Seaman in the away game. This goal helped Dyskobolia win and move forward in the competition. They then played against Bordeaux but were knocked out. The club finished fourth in the league that season. The next season, Dyskobolia finished second in the Ekstraklasa again and also won the Polish Cup.
Playing in Austria for Austria Vienna
During the winter break of the 2004–05 season, Mila moved to Austria Vienna. In his first half-season there, he played 13 games. Austria Vienna finished third in the league and won the Austrian Cup. In his first full season, he helped Austria win the Austrian Bundesliga and another Austrian Cup.
By the 2006–07 season, Austria Vienna faced financial challenges. Many players left the club. After playing 10 games, Mila also left in January. Austria Vienna struggled that season, finishing in a lower position.
Time in Norway and Loan to ŁKS Łódź
In January 2007, Mila joined Vålerenga in Norway. He played 14 games for them during the season. In February 2008, Mila returned to Poland. He joined ŁKS Łódź on loan for the rest of the 2007–08 season. Mila played 12 games and helped the team avoid being moved down to a lower league.
Becoming a Star at Śląsk Wrocław
Mila then joined Śląsk Wrocław, a team that had just been promoted to the Ekstraklasa. He quickly became a very important player for them. He helped Śląsk win the Ekstraklasa Cup in the 2008–09 season. The team also finished in an impressive sixth place in the league.
The next season, Śląsk finished ninth. Mila then became the team captain. As captain, he led the team to finish second in the 2010–11 season. The 2011–12 season was a very special one for Śląsk. They almost made it to the UEFA Europa League group stage but lost in the playoffs. In the league, Mila played 27 out of 30 games. Śląsk Wrocław won the league, finishing just one point ahead of the second-place team.
The 2012–13 season was Mila's best for his own performance. He led the team to win the Polish Super Cup, beating Legia Warsaw. They also finished third in the Ekstraklasa. Mila played 40 games that season and scored 10 goals. The next season was tougher for Śląsk, and they finished ninth. By the winter break of the 2014–15 season, Mila had played every game. Because the team was having financial problems, they decided to sell Mila. During his six and a half seasons at Śląsk Wrocław, he won three trophies. He played 216 games and scored 39 goals for the club.
Returning to Lechia Gdańsk
During his time at Śląsk Wrocław, Mila often wore a Lechia Gdańsk sweatband. He always said he loved the team he supported since he was young. He wanted to play for them again. In January 2015, he got his wish and returned to Lechia after 13 years.
Mila immediately became the captain of Lechia. He played 16 games in his first half-season back. In his first full season, he played 29 games and scored 2 goals. His last professional goal was against Ruch Chorzów. In the 2016–17 season, he played 8 games, and in 2017–18, he played just one. His very last professional game for Lechia Gdańsk was on August 5, 2017. He came on as a substitute and played for the final two minutes.
Sebastian Mila's International Career
Sebastian Mila was a very successful player for Poland's national youth teams. He won the European U18 Championship with Poland in 2001. He also played in the 1999 FIFA U-17 World Championship. For the main Poland national football team, he played 38 games and scored 8 goals. He was chosen for the 23-player squad for the 2006 FIFA World Cup in Germany, but he did not play in any of the games.
On October 11, 2014, Mila scored his first international goal in over six years. This goal helped Poland win 2–0 against Germany. It was Poland's first-ever victory against Germany, and also their first win against a reigning World Champion in 29 years! He scored another goal on November 14, 2014, against Georgia.
Life After Playing Football
After retiring from playing football, Sebastian Mila started working as a football expert. He shared his opinions and analysis on TVP Sport and Meczyki. In February 2023, he earned his UEFA A coaching license, which allows him to coach at a high level.
On September 20, 2023, Mila was announced as one of three assistant coaches for the Poland national football team. He joined the coaching staff when Michał Probierz became the head coach. Mila left this position in June 2025 after Probierz was no longer the head coach.
Honours and Awards
Sebastian Mila won many important titles during his career:
Austria Wien
- Austrian Football Bundesliga: 2005–06
- Austrian Cup: 2004–05, 2005–06
Śląsk Wrocław
- Ekstraklasa: 2011–12
- Polish Super Cup: 2012
- Ekstraklasa Cup: 2008–09
Poland U18
- UEFA European Under-18 Championship: 2001
Poland U16
- UEFA European Under-16 Championship third place: 1999
Individual Awards
- Ekstraklasa Player of the Year: 2011, 2012
- Ekstraklasa Midfielder of the Season: 2012–13
See also
In Spanish: Sebastian Mila para niños
