Legia Warszawa
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Legia Warszawa (ˈlɛɡʲa varˈʂava) is a professional football
club
based in Warsaw
, Poland
. It was founded in March 1916 (during the military operations of the World War I
on the eastern front) in the area of Maniewicze in Volhynia
as the football club of the Polish Legions
. After World War I
it became the main official football club of the Polish Army – Wojskowy Klub Sportowy Legia Warszawa (Military Sports Club Legia Warsaw). In the years 1949 – 1957 Legia was known by the name CWKS Warszawa (Central Military Sports Club Warsaw). Today, it is one of two Warsaw
-based football club participating in the Polish Ekstraklasa (alongside Polonia Warsaw). The club's home venue is the Polish Army Stadium
. Legia is one of the most successful Polish football clubs in history winning a total of 9 Ekstraklasa Champions titles and 14 Polish Cup
trophies. Currently the club is owned by media holding ITI
.
on the Eastern Front
in the neighborhood of Maniewicze in Volhynia
as the main football club of the Polish Legions
. However, team started its first trainings earlier in the spring of 1915, in the city of Piotrków Trybunalski
. In July of 1916, due to the Brusilov Offensive
, Legia permanently moved to the capital city of Warsaw
. First game in Warsaw, Legia played on April 29th, 1917 against the local rivalry - Polonia Warsaw. The score was a draw
- 1:1. Up to the end of World War I, Legia played nine games in Warsaw; six was won and three were a draw. First away game of Legia was against Cracovia, which ended with the result of 2:1 for Legia. With the win over Cracovia, current Polish first league champion at that time, Legia was baptized as unofficial champion of the country.
Legia played its first match in Polish first league in Łódź on May 8, 1927 against ŁKS Łódź, winning 6:1. Marian Łańko scored the first league goal for the club (in the same game he scored hat-trick
). Since 1930 Legia had been playing at the Polish Army Stadium
, the construction of which was a gift to the club from Józef Piłsudski. In 1936 Legia was relegated to the second division, where it remained until the end of World War II
.
, Legia boosted its squad with many new players and at the end of 1949 the club changed its name again, this time to Centralny Wojskowy Klub Sportowy (Central Army Sports Club). Eventually Kazimierz Górski
joined the club and became a player for both the team and the Poland national team
.
's golden age
of football
. From the 1960s to the 1970s, Legia's roster included powerful football players such as Jan Tomaszewski
, Kazimierz Deyna
, and Robert Gadocha
. In the European Cup 1969-70
Legia achieved a successful campaign by reaching the semi finals alongside Feyenoord, Leeds United, and Celtic
. The following year
, Legia reached the quarter finals where they lost to Atletico Madrid.
players including Kazimierski
, Okoński, Dziekanowski
, Janas, Majewski
, Buncol
, Kubicki
, Wdowczyk and others, the club had problems winning any league titles. However, thanks to winning four Polish Cup
the team was able to compete in European competitions.
One of the more memorable European runs was the near upset against Internazionale
during the UEFA Cup 1985-86
, after two 0–0 games Legia lost in extra time. The next season Legia were yet again drawn against Inter, this time winning at home 3–2 but losing away 1–0 thus losing on away goals.
Legia also won its first Polish SuperCup
defeating Ruch Chorzów
3–0 in 1989.
football-specific stadium in Warsaw
, Poland
. Legia has been playing there since August 9, 1930. With space for 31,800 spectators it is the 5th biggest football stadium in Ekstraklasa. The stadium has undergone a significant reconstruction between 2008 and 2011, during which all of the all stands were demolished and replaced with bigger and more modern ones. Consequently the stadium's capacity increased from 13,500 to 31,800 seats. Former Polish Army Stadium is currently owned by the City of Warsaw. On the basis of sponsorship agreement with PepsiCo
the stadium has been named Pepsi Arena for commercial purposes.
. Accordingly, in terms of quality of football support they are also often described as the best supporters in Poland. Groups of fans follow Legia on practically all away matches, both domestic and international. Supporters of Legia occasionally attract also some negative attention, in particular after events such as riots in Lithuania
during the match against Vetra Vilnius on July 10, 2007.
Traditionally, the most devoted and spontaneous fans occupy the Żyleta
stand, i.e. the northern stand of the stadium. Before the stadium renovation (2008–2011), the “old” Żyleta referred only to the center section within the eastern stand of the stadium (occasionally, it would also refer to eastern stand as a whole). There is a special exhibition dedicated to the "old" Żyleta in Legia club museum. Today, after the stadium renovation, the “new” Żyleta means the whole northern stand of stadium (located behind the goal).
As regards the political sentiments, the supporters of Legia tend more to the Right
. During the times of communism
, in particular in the 80
's, Legia fans manifested their patriotic and strongly anti-communistic views. Today, the fans actively participate in annual commemorations of the Warsaw Uprising
and Polish Independence Day
. Legia fans also manifest their views on domestic issues, eg. their conflict with Polish Prime Minister
Donald Tusk
, as well as on international politics, e.g. by way of displaying banners reading "Kosovo is Serbian
" at the stadium as well as a huge 'Jihad' banner during the home leg of the 2011 Europa League group stage against Hapoel Tel Aviv, for which the club was fined €10,000.
Legia Warsaw supporters maintain friendly relations with fans of Pogoń Szczecin
, Zagłębie Sosnowiec and Olimpia Elbląg
. Internationally, Legia supporters maintain friendly relations with fans of ADO Den Haag
and Juventus F.C.
Among main rivals of Legia are Polonia Warsaw, Lech Poznań
, Wisła Kraków and Widzew Łódź.
is a match between Legia and Polonia Warsaw
.
Football (soccer)
Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a sport played between two teams of eleven players with a spherical ball...
club
Football team
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based in Warsaw
Warsaw
Warsaw is the capital and largest city of Poland. It is located on the Vistula River, roughly from the Baltic Sea and from the Carpathian Mountains. Its population in 2010 was estimated at 1,716,855 residents with a greater metropolitan area of 2,631,902 residents, making Warsaw the 10th most...
, Poland
Poland
Poland , officially the Republic of Poland , is a country in Central Europe bordered by Germany to the west; the Czech Republic and Slovakia to the south; Ukraine, Belarus and Lithuania to the east; and the Baltic Sea and Kaliningrad Oblast, a Russian exclave, to the north...
. It was founded in March 1916 (during the military operations of the World War I
World War I
World War I , which was predominantly called the World War or the Great War from its occurrence until 1939, and the First World War or World War I thereafter, was a major war centred in Europe that began on 28 July 1914 and lasted until 11 November 1918...
on the eastern front) in the area of Maniewicze in Volhynia
Volhynia
Volhynia, Volynia, or Volyn is a historic region in western Ukraine located between the rivers Prypiat and Southern Bug River, to the north of Galicia and Podolia; the region is named for the former city of Volyn or Velyn, said to have been located on the Southern Bug River, whose name may come...
as the football club of the Polish Legions
Polish Legions in World War I
Polish Legions was the name of Polish armed forces created in August 1914 in Galicia. Thanks to the efforts of KSSN and the Polish members of the Austrian parliament, the unit became an independent formation of the Austro-Hungarian Army...
. After World War I
World War I
World War I , which was predominantly called the World War or the Great War from its occurrence until 1939, and the First World War or World War I thereafter, was a major war centred in Europe that began on 28 July 1914 and lasted until 11 November 1918...
it became the main official football club of the Polish Army – Wojskowy Klub Sportowy Legia Warszawa (Military Sports Club Legia Warsaw). In the years 1949 – 1957 Legia was known by the name CWKS Warszawa (Central Military Sports Club Warsaw). Today, it is one of two Warsaw
Warsaw
Warsaw is the capital and largest city of Poland. It is located on the Vistula River, roughly from the Baltic Sea and from the Carpathian Mountains. Its population in 2010 was estimated at 1,716,855 residents with a greater metropolitan area of 2,631,902 residents, making Warsaw the 10th most...
-based football club participating in the Polish Ekstraklasa (alongside Polonia Warsaw). The club's home venue is the Polish Army Stadium
Polish Army Stadium
Marshal Józef Piłsudski Polish Army Stadium is an all-seater football-specific stadium in Warsaw, Poland. It is the home of Legia Warsaw football club, which has been playing there since August 9, 1930. With space for 31,000 spectators it is the 5th biggest football stadium in Ekstraklasa...
. Legia is one of the most successful Polish football clubs in history winning a total of 9 Ekstraklasa Champions titles and 14 Polish Cup
Polish Cup
The Polish Cup in football or officially Remes Puchar Polski, is an elimination tournament for Polish football clubs, held continuously from 1950, and is the second most important national title in Polish football after the Ekstraklasa title...
trophies. Currently the club is owned by media holding ITI
ITI
Different meanings of ITI include:* Indian Telephone Industries Limited* The Institute of Translation & Interpreting, which is a professional association representing translators and interpreters in the United Kingdom....
.
Before World War II
Legia was formed between the 5th and 15th of March, 1916 during the military operations of World War IWorld War I
World War I , which was predominantly called the World War or the Great War from its occurrence until 1939, and the First World War or World War I thereafter, was a major war centred in Europe that began on 28 July 1914 and lasted until 11 November 1918...
on the Eastern Front
Eastern Front (World War I)
The Eastern Front was a theatre of war during World War I in Central and, primarily, Eastern Europe. The term is in contrast to the Western Front. Despite the geographical separation, the events in the two theatres strongly influenced each other...
in the neighborhood of Maniewicze in Volhynia
Volhynia
Volhynia, Volynia, or Volyn is a historic region in western Ukraine located between the rivers Prypiat and Southern Bug River, to the north of Galicia and Podolia; the region is named for the former city of Volyn or Velyn, said to have been located on the Southern Bug River, whose name may come...
as the main football club of the Polish Legions
Polish Legions in World War I
Polish Legions was the name of Polish armed forces created in August 1914 in Galicia. Thanks to the efforts of KSSN and the Polish members of the Austrian parliament, the unit became an independent formation of the Austro-Hungarian Army...
. However, team started its first trainings earlier in the spring of 1915, in the city of Piotrków Trybunalski
Piotrków Trybunalski
Piotrków Trybunalski is a city in central Poland with 80,738 inhabitants . It is situated in the Łódź Voivodeship , and previously was the capital of Piotrków Voivodeship...
. In July of 1916, due to the Brusilov Offensive
Brusilov Offensive
The Brusilov Offensive , also known as the June Advance, was the Russian Empire's greatest feat of arms during World War I, and among the most lethal battles in world history. Prof. Graydon A. Tunstall of the University of South Florida called the Brusilov Offensive of 1916 the worst crisis of...
, Legia permanently moved to the capital city of Warsaw
Warsaw
Warsaw is the capital and largest city of Poland. It is located on the Vistula River, roughly from the Baltic Sea and from the Carpathian Mountains. Its population in 2010 was estimated at 1,716,855 residents with a greater metropolitan area of 2,631,902 residents, making Warsaw the 10th most...
. First game in Warsaw, Legia played on April 29th, 1917 against the local rivalry - Polonia Warsaw. The score was a draw
Tie (draw)
To tie or draw is to finish a competition with identical or inconclusive results. The word "tie" is usually used in North America for sports such as American football. "Draw" is usually used in the United Kingdom, Ireland and the Commonwealth of Nations and it is usually used for sports such as...
- 1:1. Up to the end of World War I, Legia played nine games in Warsaw; six was won and three were a draw. First away game of Legia was against Cracovia, which ended with the result of 2:1 for Legia. With the win over Cracovia, current Polish first league champion at that time, Legia was baptized as unofficial champion of the country.
Legia played its first match in Polish first league in Łódź on May 8, 1927 against ŁKS Łódź, winning 6:1. Marian Łańko scored the first league goal for the club (in the same game he scored hat-trick
Hat-trick
A hat-trick or hat trick in sport is the achievement of a positive feat three times during a game, or other achievements based on threes. The term was first used in 1858 in cricket to describe HH Stephenson's feat of taking three wickets in three balls. A collection was held for Stephenson, and he...
). Since 1930 Legia had been playing at the Polish Army Stadium
Polish Army Stadium
Marshal Józef Piłsudski Polish Army Stadium is an all-seater football-specific stadium in Warsaw, Poland. It is the home of Legia Warsaw football club, which has been playing there since August 9, 1930. With space for 31,000 spectators it is the 5th biggest football stadium in Ekstraklasa...
, the construction of which was a gift to the club from Józef Piłsudski. In 1936 Legia was relegated to the second division, where it remained until the end of World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
.
After World War II
After the World War IIWorld War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
, Legia boosted its squad with many new players and at the end of 1949 the club changed its name again, this time to Centralny Wojskowy Klub Sportowy (Central Army Sports Club). Eventually Kazimierz Górski
Kazimierz Górski
Kazimierz Klaudiusz Górski was a coach of Poland national football team and honorary president of Polish Football Union . He was also a football player, capped once for Poland....
joined the club and became a player for both the team and the Poland national team
Poland national football team
The Poland national football team represents Poland in association football and is controlled by the Polish Football Association, the governing body for football in Poland...
.
The 1970s
The 1970s were known as PolandPoland
Poland , officially the Republic of Poland , is a country in Central Europe bordered by Germany to the west; the Czech Republic and Slovakia to the south; Ukraine, Belarus and Lithuania to the east; and the Baltic Sea and Kaliningrad Oblast, a Russian exclave, to the north...
's golden age
Golden Age
The term Golden Age comes from Greek mythology and legend and refers to the first in a sequence of four or five Ages of Man, in which the Golden Age is first, followed in sequence, by the Silver, Bronze, and Iron Ages, and then the present, a period of decline...
of football
Football (soccer)
Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a sport played between two teams of eleven players with a spherical ball...
. From the 1960s to the 1970s, Legia's roster included powerful football players such as Jan Tomaszewski
Jan Tomaszewski
Jan Tomaszewski is a retired Polish footballer , who was nicknamed "Tomek" and "The Man That Stopped England", named Best Goalkeeper in the 1974 World Cup in West Germany....
, Kazimierz Deyna
Kazimierz Deyna
Kazimierz Deyna was a Polish footballer, who played as an offensive midfielder in the playmaker role and was one of the most highly regarded players of his generation.-Early life:...
, and Robert Gadocha
Robert Gadocha
Robert Gadocha is a retired Polish footballer, most notable for playing for Legia Warsaw.Gadocha, who started his career in Garbarnia Krakow. later also played for FC Nantes, and briefly in the United States for Chicago Sting, his last professional team...
. In the European Cup 1969-70
European Cup 1969-70
The season 1969–70 of the European Cup football club tournament was won by Feyenoord in an extra time final victory against Celtic FC. It was the first time the cup went to the Netherlands, and beginning a run of four consecutive years the trophy went there...
Legia achieved a successful campaign by reaching the semi finals alongside Feyenoord, Leeds United, and Celtic
Celtic F.C.
Celtic Football Club is a Scottish football club based in the Parkhead area of Glasgow, which currently plays in the Scottish Premier League. The club was established in 1887, and played its first game in 1888. Celtic have won the Scottish League Championship on 42 occasions, most recently in the...
. The following year
European Cup 1970-71
The 1970–71 season of the European Cup football club tournament was won by Ajax in the final against Panathinaikos. It was the first time the cup went to Ajax, beginning a three-year period of domination, and the second consecutive championship for the Netherlands...
, Legia reached the quarter finals where they lost to Atletico Madrid.
The 1980s
Though the club had many national teamPoland national football team
The Poland national football team represents Poland in association football and is controlled by the Polish Football Association, the governing body for football in Poland...
players including Kazimierski
Jacek Kazimierski
Jacek Kazimierski is a retired Polish football player.He began his career in Agrykoli Warsaw and later played for Legia Warsaw, Olympiakos Piraeus and KAA Gent. He won the Polish Cup twice in 1980 and 1981 with Legia Warsaw and appeared in 225 Polish league games...
, Okoński, Dziekanowski
Dariusz Dziekanowski
Dariusz Paweł Dziekanowski is a Polish football trainer and former player. He started his career at Polonia Warsaw, between 1973–79, throughout the youth set-up and into a very young first team, but went to ŁKS Łódź from 1979-83.Having not impressed the coach during his final season he moved to...
, Janas, Majewski
Stefan Majewski
Stefan Majewski is a retired Polish soccer player and subsequently a football manager who recently was the interim manager of the Polish national team.-Career:...
, Buncol
Andrzej Buncol
Andrzej Bernard Buncol is a retired Polish football player.He played for clubs such as Ruch Chorzów, Legia Warszawa, FC Homburg , Bayer Leverkusen and Fortuna Düsseldorf ....
, Kubicki
Dariusz Kubicki
Dariusz Jan Kubicki is a former Polish football player and the current manager of Dolcan Ząbki.-Playing career:...
, Wdowczyk and others, the club had problems winning any league titles. However, thanks to winning four Polish Cup
Polish Cup
The Polish Cup in football or officially Remes Puchar Polski, is an elimination tournament for Polish football clubs, held continuously from 1950, and is the second most important national title in Polish football after the Ekstraklasa title...
the team was able to compete in European competitions.
One of the more memorable European runs was the near upset against Internazionale
F.C. Internazionale Milano
Football Club Internazionale Milano, often referred to as Internazionale or simply Inter, is a professional Italian football club based in Milan, Italy. Outside Italy, the club is often called Inter Milan. They are the reigning FIFA Club World champions and Coppa Italia holders.Inter have always...
during the UEFA Cup 1985-86
UEFA Cup 1985-86
The UEFA Cup 1985-86 was won by Real Madrid on aggregate over 1. FC Köln. English clubs were banned from European football competitions for five years, with Liverpool, who had already won the UEFA Cup twice, banned for six years...
, after two 0–0 games Legia lost in extra time. The next season Legia were yet again drawn against Inter, this time winning at home 3–2 but losing away 1–0 thus losing on away goals.
Legia also won its first Polish SuperCup
Polish SuperCup
The Polish SuperCup in football is an annually held match between the champion of the Ekstraklasa and the Polish Cup winner. To this date the Polish SuperCup has been played out 21 times with the Polish Cup winner taking the trophy 13 times, while the Ekstraklasa champions had won the trophy 8 times...
defeating Ruch Chorzów
Ruch Chorzów
Ruch Chorzów is a Polish association football club based in Chorzów, Upper Silesia. It is one of the most successful football teams in Poland: 14 time national champion, and 3 time winner of the Polish Cup. Currently the team plays in the top Polish league, the Ekstraklasa. Their stadium capacity...
3–0 in 1989.
Stadium
Legia plays its games on Marshal Józef Piłsudski Polish Army Stadium (Polish: Stadion Wojska Polskiego imienia Marszałka Józefa Piłsudskiego), an all-seaterAll-seater stadium
An all-seater stadium is a sports stadium in which every spectator has a seat. This is commonplace in football stadiums in nations such as the United Kingdom, Spain, and the Netherlands. Most soccer and American football stadiums in the United States and Canada are all-seaters, as are most baseball...
football-specific stadium in Warsaw
Warsaw
Warsaw is the capital and largest city of Poland. It is located on the Vistula River, roughly from the Baltic Sea and from the Carpathian Mountains. Its population in 2010 was estimated at 1,716,855 residents with a greater metropolitan area of 2,631,902 residents, making Warsaw the 10th most...
, Poland
Poland
Poland , officially the Republic of Poland , is a country in Central Europe bordered by Germany to the west; the Czech Republic and Slovakia to the south; Ukraine, Belarus and Lithuania to the east; and the Baltic Sea and Kaliningrad Oblast, a Russian exclave, to the north...
. Legia has been playing there since August 9, 1930. With space for 31,800 spectators it is the 5th biggest football stadium in Ekstraklasa. The stadium has undergone a significant reconstruction between 2008 and 2011, during which all of the all stands were demolished and replaced with bigger and more modern ones. Consequently the stadium's capacity increased from 13,500 to 31,800 seats. Former Polish Army Stadium is currently owned by the City of Warsaw. On the basis of sponsorship agreement with PepsiCo
PepsiCo
PepsiCo Inc. is an American multinational corporation headquartered in Purchase, New York, United States, with interests in the manufacturing, marketing and distribution of grain-based snack foods, beverages, and other products. PepsiCo was formed in 1965 with the merger of the Pepsi-Cola Company...
the stadium has been named Pepsi Arena for commercial purposes.
Supporters
As one of the most successful clubs in the history of Poland, Legia Warsaw remains also one of the most popular clubs in Poland. Over the past decades Legia gained devotion of generations of fans from Warsaw and all over the country. Legia supporters are generally considered very spontaneous, dedicated or even sometimes fanaticalFANatical
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. Accordingly, in terms of quality of football support they are also often described as the best supporters in Poland. Groups of fans follow Legia on practically all away matches, both domestic and international. Supporters of Legia occasionally attract also some negative attention, in particular after events such as riots in Lithuania
Lithuania
Lithuania , officially the Republic of Lithuania is a country in Northern Europe, the biggest of the three Baltic states. It is situated along the southeastern shore of the Baltic Sea, whereby to the west lie Sweden and Denmark...
during the match against Vetra Vilnius on July 10, 2007.
Traditionally, the most devoted and spontaneous fans occupy the Żyleta
Żyleta
Żyleta is a common name of a northern stand in the Polish Army Stadium in Warsaw, Poland, traditionally occupied by the most spontaneous and fanatical fans of Legia Warsaw football club...
stand, i.e. the northern stand of the stadium. Before the stadium renovation (2008–2011), the “old” Żyleta referred only to the center section within the eastern stand of the stadium (occasionally, it would also refer to eastern stand as a whole). There is a special exhibition dedicated to the "old" Żyleta in Legia club museum. Today, after the stadium renovation, the “new” Żyleta means the whole northern stand of stadium (located behind the goal).
As regards the political sentiments, the supporters of Legia tend more to the Right
Right-wing politics
In politics, Right, right-wing and rightist generally refer to support for a hierarchical society justified on the basis of an appeal to natural law or tradition. To varying degrees, the Right rejects the egalitarian objectives of left-wing politics, claiming that the imposition of equality is...
. During the times of communism
Communism
Communism is a social, political and economic ideology that aims at the establishment of a classless, moneyless, revolutionary and stateless socialist society structured upon common ownership of the means of production...
, in particular in the 80
1980s
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's, Legia fans manifested their patriotic and strongly anti-communistic views. Today, the fans actively participate in annual commemorations of the Warsaw Uprising
Warsaw Uprising
The Warsaw Uprising was a major World War II operation by the Polish resistance Home Army , to liberate Warsaw from Nazi Germany. The rebellion was timed to coincide with the Soviet Union's Red Army approaching the eastern suburbs of the city and the retreat of German forces...
and Polish Independence Day
Polish Independence Day
National Independence Day is a public holiday in Poland celebrated every year on 11 November to commemorate the anniversary of Poland's assumption of independent statehood in 1918 after 123 years of partition by Russia, Prussia and Austria....
. Legia fans also manifest their views on domestic issues, eg. their conflict with Polish Prime Minister
Prime minister
A prime minister is the most senior minister of cabinet in the executive branch of government in a parliamentary system. In many systems, the prime minister selects and may dismiss other members of the cabinet, and allocates posts to members within the government. In most systems, the prime...
Donald Tusk
Donald Tusk
Donald Franciszek Tusk is a Polish politician who has been Prime Minister of Poland since 2007. He was a co-founder and is chairman of the Civic Platform party....
, as well as on international politics, e.g. by way of displaying banners reading "Kosovo is Serbian
Kosovo je Srbija
"Kosovo je Srbija" is a slogan used in Serbia since at least 2004, popularised as a reaction to Kosovo's declaration of independence from Serbia on 17 February 2008. The slogan has been used by a series of protests, and by the Serbian Government...
" at the stadium as well as a huge 'Jihad' banner during the home leg of the 2011 Europa League group stage against Hapoel Tel Aviv, for which the club was fined €10,000.
Legia Warsaw supporters maintain friendly relations with fans of Pogoń Szczecin
Pogon Szczecin
MKS Pogoń Szczecin is a Polish professional football club, based in Szczecin, Poland. The club was founded by Poles from Lwów , who had been transferred west after the Soviet annexation of Poland's eastern territories in 1945. The founders of Pogoń Szczecin had previously been supporters of Pogoń...
, Zagłębie Sosnowiec and Olimpia Elbląg
Olimpia Elblag
Olimpia Elbląg is a Polish professional football team based in Elbląg, Poland. It was founded in 1945. Currently the club plays in the Polish Second League .- Board members :...
. Internationally, Legia supporters maintain friendly relations with fans of ADO Den Haag
ADO Den Haag
Alles Door Oefening Den Haag , commonly known by the abbreviated name ADO Den Haag , is a Dutch football club from the city of The Hague. The club was for a time known as FC Den Haag , with ADO representing the amateur branch of the club...
and Juventus F.C.
Juventus F.C.
Juventus Football Club S.p.A. , commonly referred to as Juventus and colloquially as Juve , are a professional Italian association football club based in Turin, Piedmont...
Among main rivals of Legia are Polonia Warsaw, Lech Poznań
Lech Poznan
Lech Poznań is a Polish football club based in Poznań, Poland. The club is named after Lech, the legendary founder of Polish nation.The club was established in 1922 as Lutnia Dębiec, later changing its name several times. From 1933 until 1994, the club was closely linked to Polish State Railways...
, Wisła Kraków and Widzew Łódź.
Warsaw derby
The Warsaw derbyLocal derby
In many countries the term local derby, or simply just derby means a sporting fixture between two, generally local, rivals, particularly in association football...
is a match between Legia and Polonia Warsaw
Polonia Warszawa
Polonia Warsaw is a Polish sports club with football and basketball teams, founded in 1911, and is the oldest such club in Warsaw, where it is based.- History :...
.
| All matches | |||
| Matches | Legia wins | Draws | Polonia wins |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68 | 27 | 19 | 22 |
Domestic
- Polish championship (Ekstraklasa):
- Winner (8): 1955, 1956, 1969, 1970, 1994, 1995, 2002, 2006
- 2nd place (11): 1960, 1968, 1971, 1985, 1986, 1993 1996, 1997, 2004, 2008, 2009
- 3rd place (12): 1928, 1930, 1931, 1961, 1972, 1980, 1988, 1999, 2001, 2005, 2007, 2011
- Polish CupPolish CupThe Polish Cup in football or officially Remes Puchar Polski, is an elimination tournament for Polish football clubs, held continuously from 1950, and is the second most important national title in Polish football after the Ekstraklasa title...
:- Winner (14-record): 1955, 1956, 1964, 1966, 1973, 1980, 1981, 1989, 1990, 1994, 1995, 1997, 2008, 2011
- Finalist (6): 1952, 1969, 1972, 1988, 1991, 2004
- Polish SuperCupPolish SuperCupThe Polish SuperCup in football is an annually held match between the champion of the Ekstraklasa and the Polish Cup winner. To this date the Polish SuperCup has been played out 21 times with the Polish Cup winner taking the trophy 13 times, while the Ekstraklasa champions had won the trophy 8 times...
:- Winner (4-record): 1989, 1994, 1997, 2008
- Finalist (3): 1990, 1995, 2006
- Polish League CupEkstraklasa CupThe Ekstraklasa Cup was an elimination tournament for Polish football clubs who play in the Polish 1st Division Ekstraklasa. The first ever Ekstraklasa Cup was held in 1952 in which Wawel Kraków came out victorious over Cracovia Kraków with the final score being 5-1. Two tournements were also held...
:- Winner (1): 2002
- Finalist (2): 2000, 2008
Europe
- UEFA Champions LeagueUEFA Champions LeagueThe UEFA Champions League, known simply the Champions League and originally known as the European Champion Clubs' Cup or European Cup, is an annual international club football competition organised by the Union of European Football Associations since 1955 for the top football clubs in Europe. It...
:- Semi-final (1): 1970
- Quarter-final (2): 1971, 1996
- UEFA Cup Winners' CupUEFA Cup Winners' CupThe UEFA Cup Winners' Cup was a football club competition contested annually by the most recent winners of all European domestic cup competitions. The cup is one of the many inter-European club competitions that have been organised by UEFA. The first competition was held in the 1960–61 season—but...
:- Semi-final (1): 1991
- Quarter-final (2): 1965, 1982
Legia in Europe
| Season | Competition | Round | Club | Score | |||||||
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| 1956–57 | European Cup UEFA Champions League The UEFA Champions League, known simply the Champions League and originally known as the European Champion Clubs' Cup or European Cup, is an annual international club football competition organised by the Union of European Football Associations since 1955 for the top football clubs in Europe. It... |
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Slovan Bratislava ŠK Slovan Bratislava ŠK Slovan Bratislava is a football club based in Bratislava, Slovakia, that plays in the Corgoň liga. Founded as 1. ČsŠK Bratislava in 1919, the club changed its name to Slovan Bratislava in 1953... |
0–4, 2–0 | ||||||
| 1960–61 | European Cup UEFA Champions League The UEFA Champions League, known simply the Champions League and originally known as the European Champion Clubs' Cup or European Cup, is an annual international club football competition organised by the Union of European Football Associations since 1955 for the top football clubs in Europe. It... |
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AGF Aarhus | 0–3, 1–0 | ||||||
| 1964–65 | UEFA Cup Winners' Cup UEFA Cup Winners' Cup The UEFA Cup Winners' Cup was a football club competition contested annually by the most recent winners of all European domestic cup competitions. The cup is one of the many inter-European club competitions that have been organised by UEFA. The first competition was held in the 1960–61 season—but... |
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ESV Admira-NÖ Energie Wien FC Admira Wacker Mödling FC Admira Wacker Mödling is an Austrian football club from Mödling. The club was originally formed in 1905 as SK Admira Vienna in the Austrian capital... |
3–1, 1–0 | ||||||
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Galatasaray SK Galatasaray S.K. (football team) Galatasaray Anonim Şirketi is a Turkish football club, part of the Galatasaray S.K. multi-sport club of Istanbul. Galatasaray is a major sports club in Turkey, holding 17 Turkish Super League titles and the highest number of Turkish Cups.... |
2–1, 0–1, 1–0 | ||||||||
| 1/4F |  |
TSV 1860 München TSV 1860 München Turn- und Sportverein München von 1860, commonly known as TSV 1860 München or 1860 Munich, is a German sports club based in Munich, Bavaria. The club's football team plays in the Second Bundesliga, after relegation from the Bundesliga following the 2003–04 season... |
0–4, 0–0 | ||||||||
| 1966–67 UEFA Cup Winners' Cup 1966-67 The season 1966-67 of the European Cup Winners' Cup football club tournament was won by Bayern Munich in an extra time final victory against Rangers F.C.... |
UEFA Cup Winners' Cup UEFA Cup Winners' Cup The UEFA Cup Winners' Cup was a football club competition contested annually by the most recent winners of all European domestic cup competitions. The cup is one of the many inter-European club competitions that have been organised by UEFA. The first competition was held in the 1960–61 season—but... |
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BSG Chemie Leipzig FC Sachsen Leipzig FC Sachsen Leipzig was a German football club from Leipzig, Saxony. The roots of the club go back to 1899 and the founding of Britannia Leipzig. Following World War I, a 1919 merger with FC Hertha 05 Leipzig created Leipziger Sportverein 1899... |
0–3, 2–2 | ||||||
| 1968–69 Inter-Cities Fairs Cup 1968-69 The eleventh Inter-Cities Fairs Cup was played over the 1968-'69 season. The competition was won by Newcastle United over two legs in the final against Újpest FC... |
Inter-Cities Fairs Cup Inter-Cities Fairs Cup The Inter-Cities Fairs Cup was a European football competition played between 1955 and 1971. The competition was the idea of Swiss pools supremo Ernst Thommen, Ottorino Barassi from Italy, and the English Football Association general secretary Stanley Rous, all of whom later became senior officials... |
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TSV 1860 München TSV 1860 München Turn- und Sportverein München von 1860, commonly known as TSV 1860 München or 1860 Munich, is a German sports club based in Munich, Bavaria. The club's football team plays in the Second Bundesliga, after relegation from the Bundesliga following the 2003–04 season... |
6–0, 3–2 | ||||||
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KSV Waregem | 0–1, 2–0 | ||||||||
| 3R |  |
Újpest FC Újpest FC Újpest Football Club , earlier known as Újpesti TE and Újpesti Dózsa, is a Hungarian football club, based in Újpest, Budapest. The club's colours are purple and white... |
0–1, 2–2 | ||||||||
| 1969–70 European Cup 1969-70 The season 1969–70 of the European Cup football club tournament was won by Feyenoord in an extra time final victory against Celtic FC. It was the first time the cup went to the Netherlands, and beginning a run of four consecutive years the trophy went there... |
European Cup UEFA Champions League The UEFA Champions League, known simply the Champions League and originally known as the European Champion Clubs' Cup or European Cup, is an annual international club football competition organised by the Union of European Football Associations since 1955 for the top football clubs in Europe. It... |
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UT Arad | 2–1, 8–0 | ||||||
| 2R |  |
AS Saint-Étienne AS Saint-Étienne Association Sportive de Saint-Étienne Loire is a French association football club based in Saint-Étienne. The club was founded in 1919 and currently play in Ligue 1, the top division of French football. Saint-Étienne plays its home matches at the Stade Geoffroy-Guichard located within the city... |
2–1, 1–0 | ||||||||
| 1/4F | |
Galatasaray SK Galatasaray S.K. (football team) Galatasaray Anonim Şirketi is a Turkish football club, part of the Galatasaray S.K. multi-sport club of Istanbul. Galatasaray is a major sports club in Turkey, holding 17 Turkish Super League titles and the highest number of Turkish Cups.... |
2–1, 1–0 | ||||||||
| SF |  |
Feyenoord Rotterdam Feyenoord Rotterdam Feyenoord is a Dutch professional football club located in Rotterdam. Along with Ajax and PSV Eindhoven, Feyenoord is one of the "big three" clubs in the Netherlands. These three clubs and Utrecht and Roda JC are the only clubs never to have been relegated from the Dutch first division... |
0–0, 0–2 | ||||||||
| 1970–71 European Cup 1970-71 The 1970–71 season of the European Cup football club tournament was won by Ajax in the final against Panathinaikos. It was the first time the cup went to Ajax, beginning a three-year period of domination, and the second consecutive championship for the Netherlands... |
European Cup UEFA Champions League The UEFA Champions League, known simply the Champions League and originally known as the European Champion Clubs' Cup or European Cup, is an annual international club football competition organised by the Union of European Football Associations since 1955 for the top football clubs in Europe. It... |
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IFK Göteborg IFK Göteborg IFK Göteborg is a Swedish professional football club based in Gothenburg. Founded in 1904, the club has won 18 national championship titles, five national cup titles, and two UEFA Cups.... |
4–0, 2–1 | ||||||
| 2R | |
Standard Liege Standard Liège Royal Standard de Liège, commonly referred to as Standard Liège Royal Standard de Liège, commonly referred to as Standard Liège Royal Standard de Liège, commonly referred to as Standard Liège (Dutch: Standard Luik [], German: Standard Lüttich , is a Belgian football club from the city of Liège.... |
0–1, 2–0 | ||||||||
| 1/4F |  |
Atlético Madrid | 0–1, 2–1 | ||||||||
| 1971–72 UEFA Cup 1971-72 The UEFA Cup 1971–72 was the inaugural year of the competition. It was won by English side Tottenham Hotspur over their countrymen Wolverhampton Wanderers 3–2 on aggregate after a two-legged final.... |
UEFA Cup UEFA Cup The UEFA Europa League is an annual association football cup competition organised by UEFA since 1971 for eligible European football clubs. It is the second most prestigious European club football contest after the UEFA Champions League... |
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FC Lugano | 3–1, 0–0 | ||||||
| 2R |  |
Rapid Bucharest | 0–4, 2–0 | ||||||||
| 1972–73 UEFA Cup Winners' Cup 1972-73 The season 1972-73 of the European Cup Winners' Cup football club tournament was won by AC Milan after a 1-0 victory against Leeds United at the Kaftanzoglio Stadium, Thessaloniki, in Greece.- First round :-First leg:-----Second leg:... |
UEFA Cup Winners' Cup UEFA Cup Winners' Cup The UEFA Cup Winners' Cup was a football club competition contested annually by the most recent winners of all European domestic cup competitions. The cup is one of the many inter-European club competitions that have been organised by UEFA. The first competition was held in the 1960–61 season—but... |
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Knattspyrnufélagið Víkingur Knattspyrnufélagið Víkingur Knattspyrnufélagið Víkingur is a sports club in Reykjavík, Iceland. It is best known for its football team. The club was founded in 1908 and has been fairly successful over the years. Its last Icelandic title came in 1991, when the team won the Icelandic championship.The club operates several other... |
2–0, 9–0 | ||||||
| 2R |  |
AC Milan | 1–1, 1–2 | ||||||||
| 1973–74 UEFA Cup Winners' Cup 1973-74 The season 1973-74 of the European Cup Winners' Cup football club tournament was won by 1. FC Magdeburg in a final victory against defending champions A.C. Milan... |
UEFA Cup Winners' Cup UEFA Cup Winners' Cup The UEFA Cup Winners' Cup was a football club competition contested annually by the most recent winners of all European domestic cup competitions. The cup is one of the many inter-European club competitions that have been organised by UEFA. The first competition was held in the 1960–61 season—but... |
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PAOK FC PAOK FC P.A.O.K. F.C. is a Greek association football club based in Thessaloniki, Greece. It is the largest supported football club in Macedonia.PAOK FC is the football department of Pan-Thessalonian Athletic Club of Constantinopolitans , a multi-sport club. Since its formation in 1926 the football club... |
1–1, 0–1 | ||||||
| 1974–75 | UEFA Cup UEFA Cup The UEFA Europa League is an annual association football cup competition organised by UEFA since 1971 for eligible European football clubs. It is the second most prestigious European club football contest after the UEFA Champions League... |
1R | |
FC Nantes Atlantique FC Nantes Atlantique Football Club de Nantes is a French association football club based in Nantes, Pays de la Loire. The club was founded on 21 April 1943, during World War II, as a result of local clubs based in the city coming together to form one big club. From 1992–2007, the club was referred to as FC Nantes... |
2–2, 0–1 | ||||||
| 1980–81 UEFA Cup Winners' Cup 1980-81 The 1980–81 season of the European Cup Winners' Cup was won by FC Dinamo Tbilisi in the final against FC Carl Zeiss Jena. The competition included the Real Madrid reserve team Castilla.-Preliminary round:-First round:-First leg:-Second leg:... |
UEFA Cup Winners' Cup UEFA Cup Winners' Cup The UEFA Cup Winners' Cup was a football club competition contested annually by the most recent winners of all European domestic cup competitions. The cup is one of the many inter-European club competitions that have been organised by UEFA. The first competition was held in the 1960–61 season—but... |
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PFC Slavia Sofia PFC Slavia Sofia PFC Slavia Sofia is a Bulgarian football club founded on 10 April 1913 in Sofia. Slavia's ground is Slavia Stadium with a capacity of 15,992. The team's colours are white and black.... |
1–3, 1–0 | ||||||
| 1981–82 UEFA Cup Winners' Cup 1981-82 The season 1981-82 of the European Cup Winners' Cup was won by FC Barcelona in the final against Standard Liège at the Nou Camp. It was their second title in the competition.-Preliminary round:-First round:-Second round:-Quarter-finals:-First leg:... |
UEFA Cup Winners' Cup UEFA Cup Winners' Cup The UEFA Cup Winners' Cup was a football club competition contested annually by the most recent winners of all European domestic cup competitions. The cup is one of the many inter-European club competitions that have been organised by UEFA. The first competition was held in the 1960–61 season—but... |
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Vålerenga | 2–2, 4–1 | ||||||
| 2R | |
Lausanne Sports Lausanne Sports Lausanne-Sports is a Swiss sports club based in Lausanne, Switzerland. It is most famous for its football department , but the club also had athletics, sport rowing, and rink hockey departments until they split in 2009 over a row about the construction of a new stadium that will be built by... |
2–1, 1–1 | ||||||||
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FC Dinamo Tbilisi FC Dinamo Tbilisi FC Dinamo Tbilisi is a Georgian football team, based in Tbilisi, the capital of Georgia.Dinamo Tbilisi was one of the most prominent clubs in Soviet football and a major contender in the Soviet Top League almost immediately after it was established in 1936... |
0–1, 0–1 | ||||||||
| 1985–86 UEFA Cup 1985-86 The UEFA Cup 1985-86 was won by Real Madrid on aggregate over 1. FC Köln. English clubs were banned from European football competitions for five years, with Liverpool, who had already won the UEFA Cup twice, banned for six years... |
UEFA Cup UEFA Cup The UEFA Europa League is an annual association football cup competition organised by UEFA since 1971 for eligible European football clubs. It is the second most prestigious European club football contest after the UEFA Champions League... |
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Viking FK | 3–0, 1–1 | ||||||
| 2R | |
Videoton FC Fehérvár | 1–0, 1–1 | ||||||||
| 3R | |
Internazionale F.C. Internazionale Milano Football Club Internazionale Milano, often referred to as Internazionale or simply Inter, is a professional Italian football club based in Milan, Italy. Outside Italy, the club is often called Inter Milan. They are the reigning FIFA Club World champions and Coppa Italia holders.Inter have always... |
0–0, 0–1 | ||||||||
| 1986–87 | UEFA Cup UEFA Cup The UEFA Europa League is an annual association football cup competition organised by UEFA since 1971 for eligible European football clubs. It is the second most prestigious European club football contest after the UEFA Champions League... |
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FC Dnipro Dnipropetrovsk FC Dnipro Dnipropetrovsk Football Club Dnipro is a Ukrainian professional football club from the city of Dnipropetrovsk.-BRIT:The club's franchise traces its history all the way back when the first team that was formed in 1918 by the Petrovsky factory and was called as BRIT . The team participated in the regional competition... |
0–0, 1–0 | ||||||
| 2R | |
Internazionale F.C. Internazionale Milano Football Club Internazionale Milano, often referred to as Internazionale or simply Inter, is a professional Italian football club based in Milan, Italy. Outside Italy, the club is often called Inter Milan. They are the reigning FIFA Club World champions and Coppa Italia holders.Inter have always... |
3–2, 0–1 | ||||||||
| 1988–89 UEFA Cup 1988-89 The UEFA Cup 1988-89 was won by Napoli over Stuttgart.It was the fourth season for which English clubs were banned from European competitions as a result of the Heysel disaster in May 1985... |
UEFA Cup UEFA Cup The UEFA Europa League is an annual association football cup competition organised by UEFA since 1971 for eligible European football clubs. It is the second most prestigious European club football contest after the UEFA Champions League... |
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Bayern Munich | 1–3, 3–7 | ||||||
| 1989–90 UEFA Cup Winners' Cup 1989-90 The season 1989-90 of the European Cup Winners' Cup was won for the only time by Sampdoria in the final against Anderlecht, 2-0 at Nya Ullevi in Göteborg, on 9 May 1990... |
UEFA Cup Winners' Cup UEFA Cup Winners' Cup The UEFA Cup Winners' Cup was a football club competition contested annually by the most recent winners of all European domestic cup competitions. The cup is one of the many inter-European club competitions that have been organised by UEFA. The first competition was held in the 1960–61 season—but... |
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FC Barcelona FC Barcelona Futbol Club Barcelona , also known as Barcelona and familiarly as Barça, is a professional football club, based in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain.... |
1–1, 0–1 | ||||||
| 1990–91 | UEFA Cup Winners' Cup UEFA Cup Winners' Cup The UEFA Cup Winners' Cup was a football club competition contested annually by the most recent winners of all European domestic cup competitions. The cup is one of the many inter-European club competitions that have been organised by UEFA. The first competition was held in the 1960–61 season—but... |
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FC Swift Hesperange FC Swift Hesperange Football Club Swift Hesperange is a football club, based in Hesperange, in southern Luxembourg.-History:*1916: Club founded as FC Swift Hesperange*1940: Club renamed as FV Rot-Weiß Hesperingen during the German occupation... |
3–0, 3–0 | ||||||
| 2R |  |
Aberdeen Aberdeen F.C. Aberdeen Football Club are a Scottish professional football club based in Aberdeen... |
0–0, 1–0 | ||||||||
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UC Sampdoria | 1–0, 2–2 | ||||||||
| SF |  |
Manchester United | 1–3, 1–1 | ||||||||
| 1994–95 UEFA Champions League 1994-95 The 1994–95 UEFA Champions League was the 40th edition of UEFA's premier European club football tournament, and the third since its rebranding as the UEFA Champions League. The tournament was won by Ajax of the Netherlands with a late goal in the final against defending champions Milan of Italy... |
UEFA Champions League UEFA Champions League The UEFA Champions League, known simply the Champions League and originally known as the European Champion Clubs' Cup or European Cup, is an annual international club football competition organised by the Union of European Football Associations since 1955 for the top football clubs in Europe. It... |
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Hajduk Split | 0–1, 0–4 | ||||||
| 1995–96 UEFA Champions League 1995-96 The 1995–96 UEFA Champions League was the 41st season of UEFA's premier European club football tournament, and the fourth since its rebranding as the UEFA Champions League. The tournament was won by Juventus, who beat defending champions Ajax on penalties in the final for their first championship... |
UEFA Champions League UEFA Champions League The UEFA Champions League, known simply the Champions League and originally known as the European Champion Clubs' Cup or European Cup, is an annual international club football competition organised by the Union of European Football Associations since 1955 for the top football clubs in Europe. It... |
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IFK Göteborg IFK Göteborg IFK Göteborg is a Swedish professional football club based in Gothenburg. Founded in 1904, the club has won 18 national championship titles, five national cup titles, and two UEFA Cups.... |
1–0, 2–1 | ||||||
| GR | |
Rosenborg BK | 3–1, 0–4 | ||||||||
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FC Spartak Moscow FC Spartak Moscow FC Spartak Moscow is a Russian football club from Moscow. Having won 12 Soviet championships and 9 of 19 Russian championships they are one of the country's most successful clubs. They have also won the Soviet Cup 10 times and the Russian Cup 3 times... |
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Blackburn Rovers | 1–0, 0–0 | |||||||||
| 1/4F | |
Panathinaikos FC Panathinaikos FC Panathinaikos Football Club is a Greek professional football club based in Athens. Founded in 1908, they play in the Super League Greece and are one of the oldest and most successful clubs in Greek football history. They have won 20 Greek Championships and 17 Greek Cups.Panathinaikos is the most... |
0–0, 0–3 | ||||||||
| 1996–97 UEFA Cup 1996-97 The UEFA Cup 1996-97 was won by Schalke 04 in penalties over Internazionale.This was the last year in which the UEFA Cup Final was played in a two-legged, home-and-away format... |
UEFA Cup UEFA Cup The UEFA Europa League is an annual association football cup competition organised by UEFA since 1971 for eligible European football clubs. It is the second most prestigious European club football contest after the UEFA Champions League... |
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Jeunesse Esch Jeunesse Esch Jeunesse Esch is a football club, based in Esch-sur-Alzette, in south-western Luxembourg.- History :... |
4–2, 3–0 | ||||||
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FC Haka FC Haka Haka is a Finnish football club, based in the industry town of Valkeakoski. It is one of the most successful clubs in Finland, with nine Finnish championships and 12 Finnish Cup wins.- History :... |
3–0, 1–1 | ||||||||
| 1R | |
Panathinaikos FC Panathinaikos FC Panathinaikos Football Club is a Greek professional football club based in Athens. Founded in 1908, they play in the Super League Greece and are one of the oldest and most successful clubs in Greek football history. They have won 20 Greek Championships and 17 Greek Cups.Panathinaikos is the most... |
2–4, 2–0 | ||||||||
| 2R | |
Beşiktaş J.K. Besiktas J.K. Beşiktaş Jimnastik Kulübü , or simply Beşiktaş , is a Turkish sports club. The club's football team is one of the major teams in Turkey. The professional sports club, founded in 1903, is based in the Beşiktaş district in Istanbul, Turkey... |
1–1, 1–2 | ||||||||
| 1997–98 UEFA Cup Winners' Cup 1997-98 The season 1997-98 of the UEFA Cup Winners' Cup football club tournament was won by Chelsea in the final against VfB Stuttgart.-Qualifying round:-First leg:... |
UEFA Cup Winners' Cup UEFA Cup Winners' Cup The UEFA Cup Winners' Cup was a football club competition contested annually by the most recent winners of all European domestic cup competitions. The cup is one of the many inter-European club competitions that have been organised by UEFA. The first competition was held in the 1960–61 season—but... |
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Glenavon FC | 1–1, 4–0 | ||||||
| 1R | |
Vicenza Calcio Vicenza Calcio Vicenza Calcio is an Italian football club based in Vicenza, Veneto. The club was formed in 1902 and currently plays in Italy's Serie B, having spent the entire 1960s and a large part of the 1990s in Serie A... |
0–2, 1–1 | ||||||||
| 1999–00 | UEFA Cup UEFA Cup The UEFA Europa League is an annual association football cup competition organised by UEFA since 1971 for eligible European football clubs. It is the second most prestigious European club football contest after the UEFA Champions League... |
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FK Vardar FK Vardar FK Vardar Skopje is a Macedonian football club based in the capital city of Skopje. FK Vardar is currently a member of the 1-MFL. FK Vardar is the most popular and renowned Macedonian football club both domestically and abroad, having won 6 national championships and 6 national cups... |
5–0, 4–0 | ||||||
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Anorthosis Famagusta FC Anorthosis Famagusta FC Αnorthosis Famagusta FC is a Cypriot football and volleyball club which is originally based in Famagusta, but is now temporarily based in Larnaca, due to the Turkish invasion. Anorthosis is one of the most successful clubs in Cypriot football, having won 13 league titles, 10 Cypriot Cups and 6... |
0–1, 2–0 | ||||||||
| 2R | |
Udinese Calcio Udinese Calcio Udinese Calcio is an Italian football club based in Udine, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, and currently plays in the Serie A. Founded in 1896, Udinese is the second oldest club in the Serie A, after Genoa.... |
0–1, 1–1 | ||||||||
| 2001–02 | UEFA Cup UEFA Cup The UEFA Europa League is an annual association football cup competition organised by UEFA since 1971 for eligible European football clubs. It is the second most prestigious European club football contest after the UEFA Champions League... |
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FC Etzella Ettelbruck FC Etzella Ettelbruck Football Club Etzella Ettelbruck, abbreviated to either FC Etzella or Etzella Ettelbruck, is a football club, based in Ettelbruck, in north-eastern Luxembourg.-History:... |
4–0, 2–1 | ||||||
| 1R | |
IF Elfsborg IF Elfsborg IF Elfsborg is a Swedish football club located in Borås. The club has won five national championship titles, the latest in 2006, and two national cup titles. Currently playing in the highest Swedish league, Allsvenskan. Elfsborg is based at Borås Arena... |
4–1, 6–1 | ||||||||
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Valencia CF Valencia CF Valencia Club de Fútbol is a Spanish football club based in Valencia, Spain. They play in La Liga and are one of the most successful and biggest clubs in Spanish Football and European Football. Valencia have won six La Liga titles, seven Copa del Rey trophies, two Fairs Cups which was the... |
1–1, 1–6 | ||||||||
| 2002–03 UEFA Champions League 2002-03 The 2002–03 UEFA Champions League was the 11th season of UEFA's premier European club football tournament, the UEFA Champions League, since its rebranding in 1992, and the 48th European Cup tournament overall. The competition was won by Milan, who beat Juventus on penalties in the European Cup's... |
UEFA Champions League UEFA Champions League The UEFA Champions League, known simply the Champions League and originally known as the European Champion Clubs' Cup or European Cup, is an annual international club football competition organised by the Union of European Football Associations since 1955 for the top football clubs in Europe. It... |
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FK Vardar FK Vardar FK Vardar Skopje is a Macedonian football club based in the capital city of Skopje. FK Vardar is currently a member of the 1-MFL. FK Vardar is the most popular and renowned Macedonian football club both domestically and abroad, having won 6 national championships and 6 national cups... |
3–1, 1–1 | ||||||
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FC Barcelona FC Barcelona Futbol Club Barcelona , also known as Barcelona and familiarly as Barça, is a professional football club, based in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain.... |
0–3, 0–1 | ||||||||
| UEFA Cup UEFA Cup The UEFA Europa League is an annual association football cup competition organised by UEFA since 1971 for eligible European football clubs. It is the second most prestigious European club football contest after the UEFA Champions League... |
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FC Utrecht | 4–1, 3–1 | |||||||
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FC Schalke 04 FC Schalke 04 Fußball-Club Gelsenkirchen-Schalke 04, commonly known as simply FC Schalke 04 or Schalke , is a German, association-football club originally from the Schalke district of Gelsenkirchen, North Rhine-Westphalia. Schalke has long been one of the most popular football teams in Germany, even though major... |
2–3, 0–0 | ||||||||
| 2004–05 UEFA Cup 2004-05 The 2004–05 UEFA Cup season was won by CSKA Moscow, coming from behind in the final against Sporting Clube de Portugal. It was the first win by a Russian side in any European competition, and was even more impressive considering that the final was held at the José Alvalade Stadium, the home of... |
UEFA Cup UEFA Cup The UEFA Europa League is an annual association football cup competition organised by UEFA since 1971 for eligible European football clubs. It is the second most prestigious European club football contest after the UEFA Champions League... |
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FC Tbilisi FC Tbilisi FC Tbilisi is a Georgian football team, which were playing in the capital, Tbilisi. The club were playing their home games at Olimpi Stadium. FC Tbilisi were renamed Olimpi Rustavi after merging with second division club FC Rustavi... |
1–0, 6–0 | ||||||
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FK Austria Wien FK Austria Wien Fußballklub Austria Wien is an Austrian association football club from the capital city of Vienna. They are considered the most successful club in Austria, having won the highest Austrian Bundesliga 23 times, the Austrian Cup 27 times and the Austrian Supercup 6 times. They also reached the UEFA... |
0–1, 1–3 | ||||||||
| 2005–06 UEFA Cup 2005-06 The UEFA Cup 2005–06 season was won by Sevilla FC, beating Middlesbrough FC in the final. It was the first victory for Sevilla in a European competition, and the first appearance by Middlesbrough in a European final. The final took place at Philips Stadion, in Eindhoven, Netherlands. The match was... |
UEFA Cup UEFA Cup The UEFA Europa League is an annual association football cup competition organised by UEFA since 1971 for eligible European football clubs. It is the second most prestigious European club football contest after the UEFA Champions League... |
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FC Zürich | 0–1, 1–4 | ||||||
| 2006–07 UEFA Champions League 2006-07 The 2006–07 UEFA Champions League was the 15th season of UEFA's premier European club football tournament, the UEFA Champions League, since it was rebranded from the European Cup, and the 52nd season overall. The final was contested by Milan and Liverpool on 23 May 2007... |
UEFA Champions League UEFA Champions League The UEFA Champions League, known simply the Champions League and originally known as the European Champion Clubs' Cup or European Cup, is an annual international club football competition organised by the Union of European Football Associations since 1955 for the top football clubs in Europe. It... |
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FH Hafnarfjörður | 1–0, 2–0 | ||||||
| 3Q |  |
Shakhtar Donetsk | 0–1, 2–3 | ||||||||
| UEFA Cup UEFA Cup The UEFA Europa League is an annual association football cup competition organised by UEFA since 1971 for eligible European football clubs. It is the second most prestigious European club football contest after the UEFA Champions League... |
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FK Austria Wien FK Austria Wien Fußballklub Austria Wien is an Austrian association football club from the capital city of Vienna. They are considered the most successful club in Austria, having won the highest Austrian Bundesliga 23 times, the Austrian Cup 27 times and the Austrian Supercup 6 times. They also reached the UEFA... |
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| 2007 UEFA Intertoto Cup 2007 The UEFA Intertoto Cup 2007 was the 19th and penultimate edition of the competition and took 50 entries. Three rounds were held, and 11 teams qualified for the second qualifying round of the UEFA Cup. The draw took place at UEFA headquarters in Nyon, Switzerland on 23 April 2007... |
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FK Vėtra FK Vetra FK Vėtra was a Lithuanian football team from the capital city of Vilnius.- History :The club was founded in 1997 and was initially based in Rūdiškės, a settlement in Vilnius district, and moved in 2003 to Vilnius city with the purchase of its own stadium.... |
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| 2008–09 | UEFA Cup UEFA Cup The UEFA Europa League is an annual association football cup competition organised by UEFA since 1971 for eligible European football clubs. It is the second most prestigious European club football contest after the UEFA Champions League... |
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FC Gomel FC Gomel FC Gomel is a Belarusian football club, playing in the city of Gomel. Their new home stadium is Central Stadion.- History :Teams from Gomel played in Belarusian SSR championships since early 20's... |
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Brøndby IF Brøndby IF Brøndby IF is a Danish professional football club based in Brøndbyvester, Brøndby, on the western outskirts of Copenhagen and is the biggest football club in Denmark with almost 2000 members. The club is also known as Brøndbyernes Idrætsforening, or Brøndby and BIF for short... |
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Gaziantepspor Gaziantepspor Gaziantepspor is a professional Turkish football club located in the city of Gaziantep. Formed in 1969, Gaziantepspor are nicknamed the Şahinler . The club colours are black and red, and they play their home matches at Kamil Ocak Stadyumu.... |
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FC Spartak Moscow FC Spartak Moscow FC Spartak Moscow is a Russian football club from Moscow. Having won 12 Soviet championships and 9 of 19 Russian championships they are one of the country's most successful clubs. They have also won the Soviet Cup 10 times and the Russian Cup 3 times... |
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Rapid Bucureşti Rapid Bucuresti Fotbal Club Rapid București is a Romanian football club. It was founded in 1923 by a group workers of the Grivița workshops under the name of "Cultural and Sporting Association CFR" . Rapid won the Romanian championship 3 times and the Romanian Cup on thirteen occasions... |
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Current squad
The numbers are established according to the official website: legia.comOut on loan
Notable former players
This list of former players includes those who received international caps while playing for the team, made significant contributions to the team in terms of appearances or goals while playing for the team, or who made significant contributions to the sport either before they played for the team, or after they left. It is clearly not yet complete and all inclusive, and additions and refinements will continue to be made over time.| Alejandro Cabral Alejandro Cabral Alejandro Ariel Cabral is an Argentine football left-footed centre midfielder currently playing for Vélez Sársfield.-Club:Cabral started his playing career in 2007 with Vélez Sársfield, during Ricardo La Volpe's coaching era... Moussa Ouattara Moussa Ouattara Moussa Boureïma Ouattara is a Burkinabé football player who currently plays for SC Fortuna Köln in the German NRW-Liga, the 5th tier of the German football league system.-Career:... Dong Fangzhuo Dong Fangzhuo Dong Fangzhuo is a Chinese footballer who plays as a forward for Mika in the Armenian Premier League.- China :Dong first came to prominence in 2000 when he was named Player of the Tournament in an U-17 football competition. He signed for Dalian Saidelong and helped them to finish as runners-up in... Mamadou Baldé Mamadou Baldé Mamadou Papys Baldé is a naturalized Equatoguinean football defender, who plays for the French side Langon-Castets.-Career:... Joseph Aziz Joseph Aziz Joseph Annor Aziz is a retired Ghanaian professional footballer who played for several clubs in Latin America and Europe and the Ghana national football team.- Career :... Kenneth Zeigbo Kenneth Zeigbo Kenneth Zeigbo is a Nigerian footballer who currently plays for A.S.D. Villasimius in the regionally-based amateur Eccellenza league of Italy.-Career:... Henryk Apostel Henryk Apostel Henryk Apostel is a retired Polish football player and manager.He played for Polonia Bytom, Legia Warsaw, Orły Chicago, Śląsk Wrocław and Polonia Warsaw... Jarosław Araszkiewicz Bernard Blaut Bernard Blaut Bernard Blaut was a Polish soccer player, who is most famous for his 1960s performances in both Legia Warsaw and the Polish National Team.... Artur Boruc Artur Boruc Artur Boruc is a Polish footballer who plays for Serie A club Fiorentina as a goalkeeper. On 20 October 2008, Boruc was one of 55 players shortlisted for the FIFPro World XI Player Awards.-Pogoń Siedlce:... Lucjan Brychczy Lucjan Brychczy Lucjan Antoni Brychczy was a Polish football player who is most notable for winning four top-tier titles with Legia Warsaw, but was also a keen archer.... Andrzej Buncol Andrzej Buncol Andrzej Bernard Buncol is a retired Polish football player.He played for clubs such as Ruch Chorzów, Legia Warszawa, FC Homburg , Bayer Leverkusen and Fortuna Düsseldorf .... Lesław Ćmikiewicz Kazimierz Deyna Kazimierz Deyna Kazimierz Deyna was a Polish footballer, who played as an offensive midfielder in the playmaker role and was one of the most highly regarded players of his generation.-Early life:... |
Dariusz Dziekanowski Dariusz Dziekanowski Dariusz Paweł Dziekanowski is a Polish football trainer and former player. He started his career at Polonia Warsaw, between 1973–79, throughout the youth set-up and into a very young first team, but went to ŁKS Łódź from 1979-83.Having not impressed the coach during his final season he moved to... Łukasz Fabiański Robert Gadocha Robert Gadocha Robert Gadocha is a retired Polish footballer, most notable for playing for Legia Warsaw.Gadocha, who started his career in Garbarnia Krakow. later also played for FC Nantes, and briefly in the United States for Chicago Sting, his last professional team... Jacek Gmoch Jacek Gmoch Jacek Gmoch is a former Polish footballer, who later became a trainer and selector of the Polish National Team.... Roger Guerreiro Roger Guerreiro Roger Guerreiro , commonly known as Roger, is a naturalized Polish footballer currently playing for A.E.K. Athens as a midfielder.- AEK Athens F.C. :... Paweł Janas Dawid Janczyk Dawid Janczyk Dawid Janczyk is a Polish footballer who plays as a centre forward for PFK Oleksandria, on loan from CSKA Moscow.- Career :Janczyk began his career at Sandecja Nowy Sącz. In 2005 he joined Legia Warsaw in the Ekstraklasa.... Marek Jóźwiak Marek Józwiak Marek Jóźwiak is a former Polish football player.-References:**... Jacek Kazimierski Jacek Kazimierski Jacek Kazimierski is a retired Polish football player.He began his career in Agrykoli Warsaw and later played for Legia Warsaw, Olympiakos Piraeus and KAA Gent. He won the Polish Cup twice in 1980 and 1981 with Legia Warsaw and appeared in 225 Polish league games... Roman Kosecki Roman Kosecki Roman Kosecki is a former Polish soccer striker.In his club career, Kosecki played for RKS URSUS, Gwardia Warsaw, Legia Warsaw, Galatasaray, CA Osasuna, Atlético Madrid, Nantes, Montpellier, and the Chicago Fire... Wojciech Kowalczyk Wojciech Kowalczyk Wojciech Kowalczyk is a retired Polish footballer who played as a striker.The bulk of his professional career was spent with hometown's Legia Warsaw and in Spain... Wojciech Kowalewski Wojciech Kowalewski Wojciech Kowalewski , is a Polish football goalkeeper who played for Anorthosis Famagusta in the Cypriot First Division.-Club career:Kowalewski made his top-flight debut with Wigry Suwałki during the 1996–97 season, but it was not until 2001–02, after a loan spell with second division side... Dariusz Kubicki Dariusz Kubicki Dariusz Jan Kubicki is a former Polish football player and the current manager of Dolcan Ząbki.-Playing career:... Cezary Kucharski Cezary Kucharski Cezary Kucharski is a retired Polish football player.He played for clubs such as FC Aarau , Legia Warsaw, Sporting de Gijón , Iraklis and Górnik Łęczna .... |
Horst Mahseli Horst Mahseli Horst Mahseli was a Polish footballer, who is most famous for his 1950s performances in both Legia Warsaw and the Polish National Team.... Stefan Majewski Stefan Majewski Stefan Majewski is a retired Polish soccer player and subsequently a football manager who recently was the interim manager of the Polish national team.-Career:... Henryk Martyna Henryk Martyna Henryk Julian Martyna was a Polish football player, defender, key member of Polish National Team in the early 1930s.... Marcin Mięciel Marcin Mieciel Marcin Mięciel is a Polish footballer who plays for Polish club Łódzki KS. His trademark is the bicycle kick.-Poland:... Piotr Mowlik Piotr Mowlik Piotr Mowlik is a retired Polish football goalkeeper.In 1965, Mowlik began as an apprentice with LZS Orzepowice. In 1966, he signed as a professional with ROW Rybnik where he played until 1970. That year, he also briefly played for Unia Racibórz. In 1971, he joinedLegia Warsaw where he played... Maciej Murawski Maciej Murawski Maciej Murawski is a Polish football player.He played for clubs such as Polonia Bytom, Lech Poznań, Legia Warsaw, Arminia Bielefeld , Aris Thessaloniki and Apollon Kalamarias... Józef Nawrot Józef Nawrot Józef Nawrot was a Polish international footballer who played for the national team during the 1920s and 1930s. To date he is one of the top scores in the Polish First Division Ekstraklasa with over 100 goals. During his career he played for Cracovia, Legia Warsaw and Polonia Warsaw. He appeared 19... Leszek Pisz Leszek Pisz Leszek Pisz is a former Polish footballer who plays as a midfielder.- History :Pisz arrived to Legia Warszawa in 1986 from Igloopol Dębica. At first, he was a substitute but later he become a star of the team... Jerzy Podbrożny Jerzy Podbrozny Jerzy Podbrożny is a former Polish football striker, one of the top scorers in Polish football history.Podbrożny led the Polish league in scoring: in 1992 with 20 goals and in 1993 with 25 goals, both times for Lech Poznań. After winning the championship both those years, he transferred to Legia... Ernest Pol Ernest Pol Ernest Pohl , aka Ernst Pol, was a Polish football player.He was born in Ruda , Poland and died in Hausach, Germany.... Krzysztof Ratajczyk Krzysztof Ratajczyk Krzysztof Ratajczyk is a Polish football defender who currently plays at Austrian lower league side FAC Team für Wien.-Club career:... Marek Saganowski Marek Saganowski Marek Mirosław Saganowski is a Polish football player who plays as a striker for ŁKS Łódź.-Poland:Saganowski was born in Łódź, Poland and began his career in 1994 with his local club ŁKS Łódź, playing there for six seasons, with brief loan spells at Feyenoord in 1996 and at Hamburg in early 1997... Władysław Stachurski Władysław Stachurski Władysław Stachurski is a retired Polish football player and manager.He played for Legia Warsaw. He capped eight times for Poland, scoring one goal.... Grzegorz Szamotulski Grzegorz Szamotulski Grzegorz Szamotulski is a Polish footballer.He has had a nomadic career, playing for 11 different clubs in six different countries: Poland, Greece, Austria, Scotland, England and Israel.-Early career:... |
Maciej Szczęsny Maciej Szczesny Maciej Wawrzyniec Szczęsny is a former footballer from Poland, who played for Legia Warsaw, Widzew Łódź, Polonia Warsaw and Wisła Kraków as a goalkeeper. He participated in the UEFA Champions League with Legia Warsaw and Widzew Łódź... Edward Szymkowiak Edward Szymkowiak Edward Józef Szymkowiak was a Polish footballer - one of the best Polish goalkeepers in history.He played for such a clubs like Ruch Chorzów and Legia Warszawa, but most of his career he spent in Polonia Bytom. He is one of the legend of that club. The stadium of Polonia Bytom is called by his name... Dariusz Wdowczyk Tomasz Wieszczycki Tomasz Wieszczycki Tomasz Wieszczycki is former Polish football player.-National team:Wieszczycki appeared in 11 matches for the Poland national football team, scoring three goals.-External links:*... Piotr Włodarczyk Jacek Zieliński Edmund Zientara Edmund Zientara Edmund Jan Zientara was a Polish football player and manager. As a player, Zientara played as a midfielder at both professional and international levels, and participated at the 1960 Summer Olympics, before becoming a football manager.-Early life:Zientara was born on 25 January 1929 in Warsaw... Iñaki Descarga Iñaki Descarga Iñaki Descarga Retegui is a Spanish footballer who plays for Real Unión in the Spanish third division.Mainly a central defender, he can also operate as right back.-Football career:... Takesure Chinyama Takesure Chinyama Takesure Chinyama is a Zimbabwean professional footballer who last played for Legia Warszawa in the Polish Ekstraklasa.-Club career:... Herbert Dick Herbert Dick Herbert Dick is a Zimbabwean soccer player. His position on the pitch is central defender.Dick is a member of Zimbabwe national football team, and participated in the 2006 African Cup of Nations... |
Coaches and managers
| Jozef Ferenczi (1922–23) Karl Fischer (1927) Elemér Kovács (1928–29) Józef Kałuża (1930) Stanisław Mielech (1933) Gustav Wieser (1933–34) Karol Hanke Karol Hanke Karol Daniel Hanke - former Polish football player.He played for ŁKS Łódź and Pogoń Lwów.... (1936) František Dembický (1947) Edward Drabiński (1948) Marian Schaller (1949) Wacław Kuchar (1949–53) János Steiner (1954–55) Ryszard Koncewicz Ryszard Koncewicz Ryszard Tadeusz Koncewicz was a Polish soccer player as well as a coach. In the interbellum period, Koncewicz played without notable successes for Lechia Lwów... (1956–58) Kazimierz Górski Kazimierz Górski Kazimierz Klaudiusz Górski was a coach of Poland national football team and honorary president of Polish Football Union . He was also a football player, capped once for Poland.... (1959) Stjepan Bobek Stjepan Bobek Stjepan Bobek was a football striker from Yugoslavia, and later a football manager. An ethnic Croat, Bobek started playing at a very young age and had spells with several clubs in Zagreb but is mainly remembered for his time at the Serbian side Partizan Belgrade, where he moved to following the... (1959) Kazimierz Górski Kazimierz Górski Kazimierz Klaudiusz Górski was a coach of Poland national football team and honorary president of Polish Football Union . He was also a football player, capped once for Poland.... (1960–62) Longin Janeczek (1962–63) Virgil Popescu (1964–65) Longin Janeczek (1965–66) Jaroslav Vejvoda Jaroslav Vejvoda Jaroslav Vejvoda was a Czech footballer and football manager.He played for Sparta Prague, Slavia Prague and FC Vítkovice... (1966–69) |
Edmund Zientara Edmund Zientara Edmund Jan Zientara was a Polish football player and manager. As a player, Zientara played as a midfielder at both professional and international levels, and participated at the 1960 Summer Olympics, before becoming a football manager.-Early life:Zientara was born on 25 January 1929 in Warsaw... (1969–71) Tadeusz Chruściński (1971–72) Lucjan Brychczy Lucjan Brychczy Lucjan Antoni Brychczy was a Polish football player who is most notable for winning four top-tier titles with Legia Warsaw, but was also a keen archer.... (1972–73) Jaroslav Vejvoda Jaroslav Vejvoda Jaroslav Vejvoda was a Czech footballer and football manager.He played for Sparta Prague, Slavia Prague and FC Vítkovice... (1973–75) Andrzej Strejlau Andrzej Strejlau Andrzej Strejlau is a retired Polish football and handball player, and a football manager.In 1989-1993 he was a coach of Poland national football team... (1975–79) Lucjan Brychczy Lucjan Brychczy Lucjan Antoni Brychczy was a Polish football player who is most notable for winning four top-tier titles with Legia Warsaw, but was also a keen archer.... (1979–80) Ignacy Ordon (1980–81) Kazimierz Górski Kazimierz Górski Kazimierz Klaudiusz Górski was a coach of Poland national football team and honorary president of Polish Football Union . He was also a football player, capped once for Poland.... (1981–82) Jerzy Kopa (1982–85) Jerzy Engel Jerzy Engel Władysław Jerzy Engel was a Polish footballer and coach. Engel began his career in football at an early age playing at local club Junak Wloclawek, before moving to Polonia Warsaw , Hutnik Warszawa and several other clubs.Engel, nicknamed "Jurek", began playing in midfield or attack before, at... (1985–87) Lucjan Brychczy Lucjan Brychczy Lucjan Antoni Brychczy was a Polish football player who is most notable for winning four top-tier titles with Legia Warsaw, but was also a keen archer.... (1987) Andrzej Strejlau Andrzej Strejlau Andrzej Strejlau is a retired Polish football and handball player, and a football manager.In 1989-1993 he was a coach of Poland national football team... (1987–89) Rudolf Kapera (1989–90) Lucjan Brychczy Lucjan Brychczy Lucjan Antoni Brychczy was a Polish football player who is most notable for winning four top-tier titles with Legia Warsaw, but was also a keen archer.... (1990) Władysław Stachurski Władysław Stachurski Władysław Stachurski is a retired Polish football player and manager.He played for Legia Warsaw. He capped eight times for Poland, scoring one goal.... (1990–91) Krzysztof Etmanowicz (1991–92) Janusz Wójcik Janusz Wójcik Janusz Marek Wójcik is a Polish politician and former football player and coach.-Playing Career:He played in several clubs at home and abroad, including Agrykola, Gwardia, Ursus and Hutnik Warszawa, Ravalpandi and the Toronto Falcons .-Coaching career:Wójcik also trained several Polish clubs like... (1992–94) Paweł Janas (1994–96) Mirosław Jabłoński (1996) Władysław Stachurski Władysław Stachurski Władysław Stachurski is a retired Polish football player and manager.He played for Legia Warsaw. He capped eight times for Poland, scoring one goal.... (1996–97) |
Mirosław Jabłoński (1997–98) Stefan Białas /  Jerzy Kopa (1998) Jerzy Kopa (1998) Stefan Białas (1999) Dariusz KubickiDariusz Kubicki Dariusz Jan Kubicki is a former Polish football player and the current manager of Dolcan Ząbki.-Playing career:... (1999) Franciszek Smuda Franciszek Smuda Franciszek Smuda is a Polish football manager and former player. Who played in Poland, the United States, and Germany. In 1983 he turned to coaching, becoming the manager of Widzew Łódź, Wisła Kraków, Legia Warsaw and Lech Poznań, among others. He has won three Polish league titles... (1999-01) Krzysztof Gawara Krzysztof Gawara Krzysztof Stanisław Gawara – is a former Polish football player and former manager of Legia Warsaw.-Playing career:... (2001) Dragomir Okuka (2001–03) Dariusz Kubicki Dariusz Kubicki Dariusz Jan Kubicki is a former Polish football player and the current manager of Dolcan Ząbki.-Playing career:... (2003–04) Lucjan Brychczy Lucjan Brychczy Lucjan Antoni Brychczy was a Polish football player who is most notable for winning four top-tier titles with Legia Warsaw, but was also a keen archer.... / Krzysztof GawaraKrzysztof Gawara Krzysztof Stanisław Gawara – is a former Polish football player and former manager of Legia Warsaw.-Playing career:... / Jacek Zieliński (2004) Jacek Zieliński (2004–05) Dariusz Wdowczyk (2005–07) Jacek Zieliński (2007) Jan UrbanJan Urban Jan Urban is a Polish football manager and former player. Currently, he is coaching Polish club Zagłębie Lubin.-Club:... (2007–10) Stefan Białas (2010) Maciej Skorża Maciej Skorza Maciej Skorża is a Polish football manager and the current manager of club Legia Warszawa.-Career:During his short playing career, he was as a defender for Radomiak Radom and AZS-AWF Warszawa.-Manager career:... (2010–) |
See also
- Football in PolandFootball in PolandFootball is the most popular sport in Poland. Over 400,000 Poles play football regularly, with millions more playing occasionally. The first professional clubs were founded in the early 1900s, and the Polish national football team played its first international match in 1921.There are hundreds of...
- List of football teams
- Królewskie