1. Kamil Jacek Glik is a Polish professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Ekstraklasa club Cracovia.
16 Facts About Kamil Glik
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The previous clubs Glik played for include Piast Gliwice from 2008 to 2010, Palermo from 2010 to 2011, Torino from 2011 to 2016 and Monaco from 2017 to 2020, the latter two of which he was appointed captain of the team.
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Kamil Glik represented Poland at UEFA Euro 2016,2018 FIFA World Cup, Euro 2020 and the 2022 World Cup.
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Kamil Glik therefore holds German citizenship in addition to his Polish citizenship.
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Kamil Glik made his debut on 30 August 2008, when he came on as a substitute.
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Kamil Glik moved to Bari until the end of season, strongly backed by the coach Giampiero Ventura.
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Kamil Glik returned to Palermo, but was not called up for the summer retreat, and was then put on the market.
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Kamil Glik scored his first goal in the 34th round, in the match Torino - Reggina, later suspended due to bad weather.
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On 30 August 2023, Kamil Glik signed a two-year contract with Ekstraklasa club Cracovia.
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Kamil Glik was called up to the Polish senior squad on 18 December 2009, being the first Piast Gliwice player to do so.
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On 17 October 2012, Kamil Glik scored the equalizing goal in a 2014 World Cup Qualifying game against England.
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In June 2018, Kamil Glik became part of the Polish squad for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia.
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On 10 November 2022, Kamil Glik was called up for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.
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Kamil Glik is a tall centre back with great physicality, but good mobility; his biggest strength is undoubtedly his aerial ability, both in marking and on set pieces in the opposing area.
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Kamil Glik is known for his leadership on the pitch.
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Kamil Glik has two daughters with his wife Marta, whom he had known since elementary school.