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Podolski without a shirt in the ultra block: fans excited by the passion!
Lukas Podolski, 40, currently at Górnik Zabrze, is passionate about ultras and remains leader in Poland.
Podolski without a shirt in the ultra block: fans excited by the passion!
What happens on the football field not only attracts fans, but also media interest. Recently, former German international Lukas Podolski, who currently plays for Górnik Zabrze in Poland, caused a stir with an appearance in his club's ultra block. At the age of 40, the Polish native mingled with the passionate supporters of “Torcida Górnik” and celebrated football in its purest form. He posted a photo of himself shirtless on Instagram with the words: "With our Torcida Górnik. Incredible passion. That's football!"
Górnik Zabrze's enthusiasm for sport remains unbroken. In the last game against KS Cracovia it ended 1-1, but the team remains leader in the Ekstraklasa. But it will be exciting because the lead over the pursuers is only one point and Cracovia has played one game less. How the situation will develop remains to be seen, especially since Podolski has not yet scored a goal this season and was recently missing from the squad.
Career in numbers
Lukas Podolski can look back on an impressive career. At the age of six he started playing for FC 07 Bergheim before moving to 1. FC Köln at the age of ten, where he demonstrated his great talent. He made his Bundesliga debut at the age of 18 with a brilliant start of 10 goals in 19 games, which was the best rate for an 18-year-old in the Bundesliga until 2021.
In 2006, Podolski moved to Bayern Munich after previously celebrating promotion with Cologne. However, he was hit by bad luck with injuries there and as a result often found himself on the bench. After a short but memorable stint at Arsenal and a successful spell at Galatasaray, where he won the Turkish Super Cup, he finally ended his career in Japan with Vissel Kobe.
After returning to Europe, he ended up at Górnik Zabrze, where he signed in the summer of 2021 and made his debut on July 30, 2021. He scored a goal there for the first time on November 21, 2021. His current contract term ends at the end of the season, which raises questions about his next stop.
Ups and downs of career
His time with the German national team was also notable. Podolski made his debut in 2004 and scored numerous goals in tournaments, including three at the 2006 World Cup, where he was named best young player. His footballing skills ultimately brought him the 2014 World Cup title before he ended his career with the national team after Euro 2016.
The fans in Zabrze will be eagerly watching to see how the final games of the season pan out and whether Podolski can put his name on the top scorer list again. It remains exciting!