Bartosz Salamon is a Polish association football player known for his role as a centre-back.
He played for U.C. Sampdoria from 2013 to 2015.
Salamon had a brief stint with AC Milan in 2013.
Biography
Early Life
Bartosz Salamon is a Polish professional footballer born into a sporting environment, having started his football journey at Concordia Murowana Goślina before joining the academy of Lech Poznań. His early development in football laid the foundation for a promising career ahead.
Career
Salamon made his professional debut with Brescia Calcio in Serie B on May 3, 2008, shortly after turning 17. He quickly established himself, scoring his first goal for Brescia in a Coppa Italia match in August 2009. His career took him on loan to U.S. Foggia in 2010, where he gained valuable experience in the third tier of Italian football. In January 2013, he signed with AC Milan, but faced tough competition for a starting position. Later that year, he transferred to U.C. Sampdoria, where he continued to develop his skills. Salamon's journey also included stints at Delfino Pescara and Cagliari Calcio, where he contributed to the team's success in Serie B.
On the international stage, Salamon represented Poland at various youth levels before making his senior debut in 2013. He was part of the squad for UEFA Euro 2016 and was selected again for UEFA Euro 2024, showcasing his ongoing importance to the national team.
Legacy
Throughout his career, Salamon has achieved notable success, including winning the Ekstraklasa with Lech Poznań and being named the Ekstraklasa Defender of the Season for 2021-22. His contributions to both club and country have solidified his reputation as a skilled centre-back in Polish football.
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Club
As of match played 21 September 2025
International
As of match played 16 June 2024
Having represented Poland at youth levels ranging from U16 until U21, in September 2010, Salamon received his first call-up to the senior squad for friendly matches against the United States and Ecuador. He debuted on 26 March 2013 in a 2014 World Cup qualification against San Marino. In March 2016, three years after his senior squad absence, he received a call-up from Poland manager Adam Nawałka for matches against Serbia and Finland. On 30 May, he was called up to Poland squad for UEFA Euro 2016, but was an unused substitute in all matches. On 7 June 2024, Salamon was selected for his second international tournament, making Poland's squad for UEFA Euro 2024. He started in Poland's opening game, a 2–1 loss to the Netherlands, and remained benched for the rest of the tournament.
Early career
Salamon came through the academy of Polish side Lech Poznań after starting his footballing career at Concordia Murowana Goślina.
Brescia and loan to Foggia
Salamon made his Serie B debut on 3 May 2008 just two days after his 17th birthday, coming off the bench in the 77th minute of the win against Modena. On 17 January 2009, he appeared in Brescia's starting eleven for the first time, playing the full 90 minutes of the 4–0 win versus Pisa. On 9 August, he scored his first goal for Brescia in a 1–0 win over Ravenna in Coppa Italia. In July 2010, it was announced he would play on loan at U.S. Foggia in Lega Pro Prima Divisione, the third tier of Italian football. He returned to Brescia, in Serie B, for the 2011–12 season. In 2012–13, Brescia decided to play him mainly in central defense.
Milan
On 31 January 2013, Salamon joined Milan, signing a contract until 2017, for a fee of €3.5 million. He was given the number 14 shirt. However, he struggled to displace internationals Philippe Mexès, Cristián Zapata, Daniele Bonera and Mario Yepes in the pecking order.
Sampdoria
On 11 July 2013, Salamon was transferred to Sampdoria in a co-ownership deal for €1.6 million, as part of the deal that signing 50% registration rights of Andrea Poli for €3 million. The co-ownership deals were terminated on 9 June 2014, for an additional €4 million (Poli) and €1.6 million (Salamon) respectively. On 1 September 2014, Salamon joined Pescara in a…
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- Poland men's national football team (2013–2013)
- Club
- AC Milan (2013–2013)
- Club
- Calcio Foggia 1920 (2010–2011)
- Club
- Brescia Calcio (2007–2013)
- Club
- U.C. Sampdoria (2013–2015)
- Club
- Lech Poznań (2007–2007)
- Club
- Delfino Pescara 1936 (2014–2015)
- Club
- Poland national under-20 football team (2010–2010)
- Club
- Poland national under-21 football team (2011–2011)
- Club
- Poland national under-15 football team (2006–2006)
- Club
- Poland national under-16 football team (2006–2007)
- Club
- Poland national under-17 football team (2007–2008)
- Club
- Poland national under-18 football team (2008–2009)
- Club
- Ars et Labor Ferrara Calcio
- National team
- Poland
- Club
- Cagliari Calcio (2015–)
- Club
- Poland national under-19 football team (2009–2010)
Legacy
Cagliari
Serie B: 2015–16 Lech Poznań
Ekstraklasa: 2021–22, 2024–25 Individual
Ekstraklasa Defender of the Season: 2021–22
Clubs
- Cagliari Calcio2015current
- Ars et Labor Ferrara Calciocurrent
- Poland national under-15 football team2006–2006
- Poland national under-16 football team2006–2007
- Brescia Calcio2007–2013
- Lech Poznań2007–2007
- Poland national under-17 football team2007–2008
- Poland national under-18 football team2008–2009
- Poland national under-19 football team2009–2010
- Calcio Foggia 19202010–2011
- Poland national under-20 football team2010–2010
- Poland national under-21 football team2011–2011
- AC Milan2013–2013
- Poland men's national football team2013–2013
- U.C. Sampdoria2013–2015
- Delfino Pescara 19362014–2015
Played together with
Abdelhamid SabiriU.C. Sampdoria · 2022–2022- Abdelhamid SabiriU.C. Sampdoria · 2022
Abderrazzak JadidBrescia Calcio · 2000–2009- Abderrazzak JadidDelfino Pescara 1936 · 2005–2006
- Abdon SgarbiAC Milan · 1927–1929
- Abdon SgarbiArs et Labor Ferrara Calcio · 1921–1927
Abdul Aziz TettehLech Poznań · 2015
Adam BuksaPoland men's national football team · 2021- Adam BuksaPoland national under-21 football team · 2016–2019
- Adam DanchPoland men's national football team · 2008–2008
- Adam DanchPoland national under-21 football team · 2007–2008
- Adam KensyPoland men's national football team · 1983–1983
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Bartosz Salamon is a Polish professional footballer who plays as a centre-back.
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