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Lukasz PiszczekPolish footballer, right back
Date of Birth: 03.06.1985
Country:  Poland |
Content:
- Lukasz Piszczek: A Footballing Journey
- Hertha Berlin and Zagłębie Lubin
- Return to Hertha Berlin and Injury Woes
- Borussia Dortmund
- International Career
- Club Achievements
Lukasz Piszczek: A Footballing Journey
Early CareerLukasz Piszczek was born on June 3, 1985 in Czechowice-Dziedzice, Poland. His father, a local football coach, introduced him to the sport at the tender age of 7. Piszczek joined his hometown club, Gwarek Zabrze, in 2001 and went on to win the Polish Youth Championship in 2003.
Hertha Berlin and Zagłębie Lubin
In 2004, Piszczek signed for Hertha Berlin and was immediately loaned to Zagłębie Lubin. He played a pivotal role in Zagłębie's league championship victory in the 2006/07 season.
Return to Hertha Berlin and Injury Woes
In autumn 2007, Hertha Berlin recalled Piszczek. He made his Bundesliga debut in April 2008, scoring his first goal against Hannover 96. However, a hip injury plagued him in the first half of the 2008/09 season, requiring surgery. He returned in February 2009 but suffered a minor knee injury. By April, his injury woes were behind him and he returned to the pitch.
Borussia Dortmund
In May 2010, Piszczek joined Borussia Dortmund as a free agent on a three-year contract. His consistent performances and versatility made him a key member of the team. He signed a contract extension in 2018, keeping him at Dortmund until June 2020.
International Career
Piszczek earned his first international cap for Poland in a friendly against Estonia in 2007. He was part of the Polish squad for Euro 2008 but suffered an injury that limited his participation.
Club Achievements
- Polish Championship (1): 2006/07 (Zagłębie Lubin)- German Championship (2): 2011, 2012 (Borussia Dortmund)
- German Cup (2): 2012, 2017 (Borussia Dortmund)
- German Super Cup (2): 2013, 2014 (Borussia Dortmund)
Personal Life
Piszczek is married to Ewa Piszczek and has three children: two daughters, Sara and Nel, and a son, Patrick.
