1. Marcin Wasilewski is best known for winning the Premier League with Leicester City and getting injured after a challenge by Axel Witsel during a match in 2009.
13 Facts About Marcin Wasilewski
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Marcin Wasilewski moved to Amica Wronki in 2005; the club merged with Lech Poznan the following year.
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Marcin Wasilewski was acquired by Belgian side Anderlecht in January 2007.
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Marcin Wasilewski underwent corrective surgery for open fractures to both the tibia and fibula.
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Marcin Wasilewski's drive to return was rewarded with a new contract until the summer of 2013, with the club describing him as "a club monument, who had to deliver an inhuman battle".
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Marcin Wasilewski announced in advance that he would refuse to shake hands with Witsel before the game, with Anderlecht management accepting his decision.
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On 14 September 2013, Marcin Wasilewski was reported to be undergoing a trial with Leicester City in the English Championship, in the hope of landing a contract.
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Marcin Wasilewski established himself as a first-team regular as Leicester finished the season as Championship champions and secured their return to the Premier League.
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Marcin Wasilewski played only two league games before Leicester's Premier League trophy presentation on 7 May 2016, making him ineligible for a winner's medal.
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Nonetheless, owing to teammate Robert Huth's suspension, Marcin Wasilewski played the final two matches of the Premier League season, taking his appearances up to four.
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On 14 June 2016, Marcin Wasilewski signed a one-year extension to his contract.
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Marcin Wasilewski made his debut in a friendly match against Denmark in Copenhagen on 20 November 2002.
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Marcin Wasilewski was part of the Poland squads for Euro 2008 and Euro 2012.