Grzegorz Rasiak

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ИИ

Grzegorz Rasiak is a Polish former professional footballer who played as a striker.

He played for Dyskobolia Grodzisk Wielkopolski from 2001 to 2004, scoring 34 goals in 66 matches.

Rasiak joined Derby County in 2004, where he scored 16 goals in his first season.

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Биография

Early Life

Grzegorz Rasiak was born in Szczecin, Poland, where he began his journey in football. His early career saw him join Warta Poznań in the 1996–97 season, where he played for two seasons before moving to GKS Bełchatów in 1998. Rasiak's talent began to shine as he transitioned to Odra Wodzisław for the 2000–01 season, setting the stage for his breakthrough.

Club Career

Rasiak's significant career milestone came when he joined Dyskobolia Grodzisk Wielkopolski in 2001. Over three seasons, he made 66 league appearances and scored 34 goals, forming a notable partnership with Andrzej Niedzielan. His impressive performance caught the attention of larger clubs, leading to a transfer to Derby County in 2004, where he scored 16 goals in his first season. This success led to a move to Tottenham Hotspur in 2005 for a fee reported to be up to £3 million. Rasiak's career continued with stints at clubs like Southampton, Bolton Wanderers, and Reading, showcasing his skills as a forward in various leagues.

International Career

Rasiak made his international debut for the Poland national team on February 10, 2002, and quickly became a regular player. He was part of the squad that qualified for the 2006 World Cup and was the top goal scorer at the Valeri Lobanovsky Memorial Tournament in 2005. Throughout his international career, he earned 37 caps and scored 8 goals, contributing significantly to Poland's footballing achievements during his tenure.

Legacy

Grzegorz Rasiak is remembered as a talented striker who made a mark in both Polish and international football. His journey from local clubs to the Premier League and his contributions to the national team highlight his dedication and skill in the sport.

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Career statistics

International

Scores and results list Poland's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Rasiak goal.

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International career

Rasiak made his international debut for Poland on 10 February 2002 in a friendly match with Faroe Islands under manager Jerzy Engel. He then had to wait a year before his next international appearance under Paweł Janas, before becoming a regular in the Polish team. In August 2005 he was part of the national team's triumphant performance at the Valeri Lobanovsky Memorial Tournament 2005, being the tournament's top goal scorer with three goals. Rasiak has made 37 appearances for his country, scoring on 8 occasions, and was part of the team that qualified for the 2006 World Cup. He was selected for the 23-man national squad that competed at the World Cup Finals in Germany. Two years later he was not selected for the 2008 European Championships.

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Club career

Poland

Rasiak was born in Szczecin. In the 1996–97 season Rasiak joined second division side Warta Poznań where he spent two seasons. In 1998, he moved to First Division side GKS Bełchatów, before moving to Odra Wodzisław for the 2000–01 season. The next season, he moved to the club where he first achieved a level of success, Dyskobolia Grodzisk Wielkopolski. In three seasons at Dyskobolia he played in 66 league matches, scoring 34 goals, forming a partnership in 2003–04 with Andrzej Niedzielan. His time at Dyskobolia Grodzisk Wielkopolski was when Rasiak made a breakthrough. For three seasons playing in Grodzisk played 66 matches, scoring a total of 34 goals. In 2004, he was recruited by Italian club AC Siena. It then emerged that he was unable to play for the club, as they had exceeded their limit of foreign players.

Derby County

Rasiak joined Championship side Derby County on 24 September 2004 for a free transfer. In his first season with the club he scored 16 goals in 35 matches, as Derby finished in fourth place, but failed to get through the play-offs. After failing to gain promotion, the club were under financial pressure and were forced by their bankers to raise cash, which led to Rasiak being sold to Premier League side Tottenham Hotspur for a fee said to be up to £3 million.