Zbigniew Boniek Polish Footballer Born 1956 in Bydgoszcz
Zbigniew Boniek · association football player and association football coach · Polish
Biography
Zbigniew Boniek, born 3 March 1956 in Bydgoszcz, is a Polish footballer. Teams on record for him include Poland men's national football team (1976–1988) and RTS Widzew Łódź (1975–1982).
Early life
Schooling on record includes Józef Piłsudski University of Physical Education in Warsaw (magister degree), finishing in 1982 and High School No. 6, Bydgoszcz.
Career
His position on record is forward. His career on record begins at Zawisza Bydgoszcz in 1973. The records show 5 teams, with Poland men's national football team, RTS Widzew Łódź and AS Roma among them. He spent 12 years at Poland men's national football team (1976–1988). At AS Roma (1985–1988), his team-mates on record include Carlo Ancelotti. Zbigniew Boniek also appears on screen in Mundial. Gra o wszystko (2013).
Recognition
Zbigniew Boniek’s wins include two Piłka nożna magazine plebiscite awards (1978 and 1982). Other wins include the Polish Sportspersonality of the Year (1982) and the Kalos Kagathos. His awards record shows 6 wins.
Teams
5 teams| Years | Team | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 1973–1975 | Zawisza Bydgoszcz | Forward |
| 1975–1982 | RTS Widzew Łódź | Forward |
| 1976–1988 | Poland men's national football team | Forward |
| 1982–1985 | Juventus FC | Forward |
| 1985–1988 | AS Roma | Forward |
Awards and nominations
6 won, 0 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Piłka nożna magazine plebiscite | Won | |
| 1982 | Polish Sportspersonality of the Year | Won | |
| 1978 | Piłka nożna magazine plebiscite | Won | |
| honorary citizen of Łódź | Won | ||
| Kalos Kagathos | Won | ||
| Knight of the Order of Polonia Restituta | Won |
Filmography
1 credit| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Mundial. Gra o wszystko | Film |
Personal life
He studied at Józef Piłsudski University of Physical Education in Warsaw (magister degree), finishing in 1982 and High School No. 6, Bydgoszcz.
Zbigniew Boniek on Social Media
Frequently asked questions
How old is Zbigniew Boniek?
Zbigniew Boniek is 70 years old, born on 3 March 1956 in Bydgoszcz.
What is Zbigniew Boniek known for?
Zbigniew Boniek is a forward who has played for Poland men's national football team and RTS Widzew Łódź.
How tall is Zbigniew Boniek?
Zbigniew Boniek is 180 cm (5 ft 11 in) tall.
What is Zbigniew Boniek’s nationality?
Zbigniew Boniek is Polish, born in Bydgoszcz.
Has Zbigniew Boniek won any awards?
Yes. 6 awards are on record, including Piłka nożna magazine plebiscite (1982).
Sources
- Wikidata (Q68039), accessed October 2026
- Photo: Sławek · CC BY-SA 2.0
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