26 Facts About Tomasz Kuszczak

Tomasz Kuszczak was most recently the goalkeeping coach of the Poland national team.

Tomasz Kuszczak made 14 appearances for the Poland under-21 side and was capped 11 times at senior level.

Tomasz Kuszczak was a member of the nation's squad at the 2006 FIFA World Cup.

Tomasz Kuszczak joined German club Hertha BSC in 2000, spending a year with their reserve team before being promoted to the first team in 2001.

Tomasz Kuszczak subsequently spent three seasons as the third-choice goalkeeper at the club, behind Gabor Kiraly and Christian Fiedler, and failed to make a single appearance in the Bundesliga.

Tomasz Kuszczak was out of contract with Hertha when he was signed by West Bromwich Albion manager Gary Megson on 14 July 2004.

Tomasz Kuszczak put in a striking performance, having to step in front of the goal after the first choice keeper Russell Hoult was injured in the first half.

On 10 August 2006, Tomasz Kuszczak joined Manchester United in a deal involving the transfers of England Under-18 goalkeeper Luke Steele and defender Paul McShane to West Brom.

Tomasz Kuszczak made his debut against Arsenal on 17 September 2006, he conceded an early penalty but did redeem himself by saving the ensuing spot-kick from Gilberto Silva.

Tomasz Kuszczak had his name misspelled on the back of his shirt during this game, with it incorrectly reading "Zuszczak".

On 8 March 2008, in an FA Cup tie against Portsmouth, Tomasz Kuszczak replaced the injured Van der Sar at half-time, only to receive a straight red card for a foul on Milan Baros 30 minutes later.

In September 2008, Tomasz Kuszczak signed a two-year extension which would keep him at Old Trafford until 2012.

However, after being overlooked in favour of Foster for the 2009 League Cup Final, Tomasz Kuszczak faced problems in aiming to become United's new first choice after Van der Sar's retirement and expressed discontent with his situation at Manchester United.

Tomasz Kuszczak retained his position in the starting line-up for United's League Cup fifth round match against Tottenham Hotspur, the next league game against West Ham United and the last game of the Champions League group stage against Wolfsburg.

Tomasz Kuszczak revealed Alex Ferguson blocked his move to Leeds United on loan.

On 3 February 2012, Ferguson confirmed that Tomasz Kuszczak would be out of contract in the summer and that he would not be signing a new contract with the club.

Tomasz Kuszczak stated afterwards that he had joined Watford because he missed being involved on a matchday and wanted to have a chance of being involved in the Euro's in his home country this summer.

On 3 November 2014, after a trial with the Championship club, Tomasz Kuszczak signed a short-term contract with Wolverhampton Wanderers to last until January 2015.

On 1 July 2015, Tomasz Kuszczak signed a two-year contract with another Championship club, Birmingham City.

Tomasz Kuszczak signed a contract for another two years, but new manager Harry Redknapp's first signing was goalkeeper David Stockdale, whom he installed in the starting eleven.

Tomasz Kuszczak kept his place for two months, despite a groin problem, until Stockdale regained fitness.

Tomasz Kuszczak was given time to recover from the injury, but even then, untried youngster Connal Trueman remained on the bench.

Tomasz Kuszczak subsequently ended up as Artur Boruc's back-up during the tournament and did not play.

Tomasz Kuszczak was named in Poland's squad for UEFA Euro 2008, but was forced to drop out after picking up a back injury and was replaced by Wojciech Kowalewski.

Tomasz Kuszczak was called up for the 2014 World Cup qualifiers against Montenegro and Moldova in September 2013, filling in for injured first choice goalkeeper, Wojciech Szczesny, but remained an unused substitute.

On 18 March 2024, it was announced Tomasz Kuszczak was no longer involved with the national team.