Mariusz Lewandowski is a Polish footballer known for his significant contributions to the sport as both a player and a coach.
He was recognized in the Piłka nożna magazine plebiscite, highlighting his impact in Polish football.
Lewandowski began his professional career at Zagłębie Lubin in 1996, where he laid the foundation for his future success.
Biography
Early Life
Mariusz Lewandowski was born in Legnica, Poland, where he began his journey in football. His professional career kicked off in 1996 with Zagłębie Lubin, a club that marked the start of his ascent in the sport.
Club Career
After a brief stint at Zagłębie Lubin, Lewandowski moved to Dyskobolia Grodzisk Wielkopolski in 2000. His big break came in 2001 when he signed with FC Shakhtar Donetsk, where he spent nearly a decade. During his time at Shakhtar, he became a key player, contributing to the team's success in winning five Ukrainian Championships and three Ukrainian Cups. Notably, he played in the UEFA Cup final against Werder Bremen in 2009, helping Shakhtar secure the trophy. In 2010, he transitioned to PFC Sevastopol, where he played until 2013 before announcing his retirement from professional football.
International Career
Lewandowski's international career with the Poland national team spanned from 2002 to 2013. He was part of the squad for the 2006 World Cup and Euro 2008. Although he stepped back from the national team under coach Franciszek Smuda, he received a call-up in 2013 for World Cup qualifiers against Ukraine and England.
Coaching Career
Following his playing days, Lewandowski transitioned into coaching. He took the helm at Zagłębie Lubin in 2017 but was dismissed in 2018 due to poor results. He later managed Bruk-Bet Termalica Nieciecza and Radomiak Radom, returning to Bruk-Bet in 2023 before being let go in March 2024 due to unsatisfactory performance. Lewandowski's journey reflects his deep commitment to football, both on and off the pitch.
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Career & Clubs
Club
International
Scores and results list Poland's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Lewandowski goal.
He was named in the 23-man Poland's 2006 World Cup squad held in Germany. He was also a member of the Poland squad at Euro 2008. After Franciszek Smuda took over the national team in 2009, he stopped playing for Poland. He was however, called up by Waldemar Fornalik in October 2013 for the matches against Ukraine and England in the qualification campaign for the World Cup.
Born in Legnica, Lewandowski started his career with the Polish club Zagłębie Lubin in 1996. After a short time in Dyskobolia Grodzisk, he was bought by Ukrainian Premier League club Shakhtar Donetsk in 2001. For nine seasons, Lewandowski was an integral part of the team, which won 5 Ukrainian Championships and 3 Ukrainian Cups during his spell in Donetsk. On 20 May 2009, he played in the final of the UEFA Cup against Werder Bremen, with Shakhtar claiming the trophy. In July 2010, he signed with fellow Ukrainian Premier League side PFC Sevastopol. On 27 November 2013, he left the Crimean club. On 24 September 2014, after remaining a free agent for 10 months, he announced his retirement.
On 28 November 2017, Lewandowski took over as head coach of Zagłębie Lubin, replacing Piotr Stokowiec, who had been dismissed the day before. Due to the team's poor results in the autumn round of the 2018–19 season and the Polish Cup, Zagłębie Lubin dismissed Lewandowski from his position as head coach on 29 October 2018. On 8 January 2020, Lewandowski took up the position of head coach of I liga club Bruk-Bet Termalica Nieciecza, a position he held until 13 December 2021. From 25 April 2022 to 16 April 2023, he managed Radomiak Radom in the Ekstraklasa. On 16 June 2023, after less than three and a half years since his last appointment, he returned to Bruk-Bet Termalica. On 11 March 2024, his dismissal was announced due to unsatisfactory results.
- National team
- Poland
- Club
- Zagłębie Lubin (1996–1999)
- Club
- Dyskobolia Grodzisk Wielkopolski (2000–2001)
- Club
- FC Sevastopol (2010–2013)
- Club
- FC Shakhtar Donetsk (2001–2010)
- Club
- Poland men's national football team (2002–2013)
- Club
- Poland national under-21 football team (2000–2001)
Trophies & Awards
- Award
- Piłka nożna magazine plebiscite
Clubs
Played together with
Adam BuksaPoland men's national football team · 2021- Adam BuksaPoland national under-21 football team · 2016–2019
- Adam BuksaZagłębie Lubin · 2016–2018
Adam KokoszkaPoland men's national football team · 2006
Adam MatuszczykPoland men's national football team · 2010–2013- Adam MatuszczykPoland national under-21 football team · 2009–2010
- Adam MatuszczykZagłębie Lubin · 2017–2019
Adam MatysekPoland men's national football team · 1991–2002- Adam MatysekZagłębie Lubin · 2001–2001
- Adam MatysekZagłębie Lubin · 2001–2002
Adam MusiałPoland men's national football team · 1968–1974- Adam NawałkaPoland men's national football team · 1977–1980
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Identifiers & aliases
Mariusz Lewandowski is a Polish professional football manager and former player. He was most recently in charge of Polish I liga club Bruk-Bet Termalica Nieciecza.
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