Roger Guerreiro

Early Life and Background

Roger Guerreiro, commonly known as Roger, is a Brazilian-Polish former professional footballer born in Brazil. He was granted Polish citizenship on April 17, 2008, which allowed him to represent Poland at the international level. His unique background as a Brazilian who became a Polish citizen adds an interesting layer to his football journey.

Club Career

Guerreiro's professional career began at Associação Desportiva São Caetano, where he played from 2000 to 2002. He then moved to S.C. Corinthians Paulista, where he honed his skills from 2002 to 2005. His career saw him play for several clubs, including a brief stint at Clube de Regatas do Flamengo in 2004, and later at RC Celta de Vigo and Esporte Clube Juventude. In 2006, he joined Legia Warsaw, where he became a key player until 2009. After Legia, he signed with AEK Athens, where he had a notable period, including scoring his first goal for the club against Atromitos. His time at AEK ended in 2013, after which he played for various clubs, including Guaratinguetá Futebol and Comercial Futebol Clube.

International Career

Roger's international career with Poland began shortly after he received his citizenship. He made his debut for the national team on May 27, 2008, against Albania. His most memorable moment came during UEFA Euro 2008, where he scored Poland's first-ever goal in the European Championship against Austria, earning him the man of the match title. He represented Poland until 2011, contributing significantly to the team's efforts during his tenure.

Legacy and Honors

Throughout his career, Guerreiro achieved several honors, including winning the Ekstraklasa and Polish Cup with Legia Warsaw, as well as the Greek Cup with AEK Athens. He was also recognized as the Piłka Nożna Foreigner of the Year in 2007, highlighting his impact in Polish football.