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Lukasz FabianskiPolish footballer, goalkeeper
Date of Birth: 18.04.1985
Country:  Poland |
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Early Career
Łukasz Fabiański, a Polish goalkeeper, was born in Kostrzyn nad Odrą, Poland. He began his football career at the age of seven with his hometown club, Polonia Słubice. At 14, he joined the renowned MSP Szamotuły academy, where he honed his goalkeeping skills. In 2004, Fabiański signed his first professional contract with Lech Poznań, a Polish top-flight club.
Lech Poznań and Legia Warszawa
Fabiański made his Ekstraklasa debut for Lech in 2005, but it was with Legia Warszawa that he established himself as a regular starter. Joining Legia in the same year, he quickly became the first-choice goalkeeper, winning the Polish championship twice (2005-06 and 2006-07) and earning recognition as the league's top goalkeeper in both seasons.
Arsenal
In May 2007, Arsenal secured the services of Fabiański. He made his debut for the Gunners in the League Cup against Sheffield United, keeping a clean sheet in a 3-0 victory. However, his time at Arsenal was marked by both impressive performances and notable errors. One infamous incident occurred in a Champions League match against Porto, where Fabiański's mishandling of a cross resulted in an own goal. His tendency for inconsistency led to criticism, though he did prove his worth in several crucial encounters.
Swansea City
In 2014, Fabiański joined Swansea City as a free agent after his contract with Arsenal expired. He played a pivotal role in Swansea's success, making numerous match-winning saves and earning the club's Player of the Season award in his debut year. In 2017, he signed a new four-year contract, extending his stay at the Liberty Stadium until 2019.
International Career
Fabiański made his senior international debut for Poland in 2006. He was part of the Polish squad at the 2006 World Cup but did not play any matches. He gradually established himself as the team's first-choice goalkeeper, earning 57 caps and representing Poland at the 2012 European Championship and the 2018 World Cup.
Achievements
Legia WarszawaPolish Championship (2): 2005-06, 2006-07
Arsenal
FA Cup (1): 2013-14
