Janusz Żmijewski
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Janusz Henryk Żmijewski | ||
| Date of birth | 4 March 1943 | ||
| Place of birth | Radzymin, Masovian Voivodeship, Poland | ||
| Position(s) |
Striker | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1961–1972 | Legia Warsaw | 236 | (60) |
| 1972–1973 | Ruch Chorzów | 9 | (0) |
| 1973–1975 | Avia Świdnik | 43 | (2) |
| 1974 | A.A.C. Eagles | ||
| 1975–1977 | Polonia Warsaw | ||
| 1977–1978 | Siedlce | ||
| 1978 | KS Piaseczno | ||
| 1978–1981 |
Toronto Falcons | ||
| 1981–1991 | Toronto Polonia | ||
| 1991–1992 | Hamilton Legion | ||
| 1992–1993 | Mississauga Polonia | ||
| International career | |||
| 1965–1969 | Poland | 15 | (7) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Janusz Henryk Żmijewski (born 4 March 1943) is a Polish former professional footballer who played as a forward.
Playing career
Born in Radzymin in the Masovian Voivodeship, he spent most of his career with Legia Warsaw. After his tenure with Legia he had stints with Ruch Chorzów, Avia Świdnik, A.A.C. Eagles, Polonia Warsaw, MKP Pogoń Siedlce, and KS Piaseczno.[1]
When he finished off his career in Poland he went overseas to Canada to sign with the
Toronto Falcons of the National Soccer League.[2][3] During his tenure with Toronto he won the NSL Championship in 1980. He concluded his career with local amateur clubs like Toronto Polonia, Hamilton Legion, and Mississauga Polonia. After his retirement from competitive football he settled in Canada.[4]
International career
He earned 15 caps for
1968 European Nations Cup.[6]
Honours
Legia Warsaw[7]
- Ekstraklasa: 1968–69, 1969–70
- Polish Cup: 1963–64, 1965–66
References
- ^ "Janusz Żmijewski". www.90minut.pl. Retrieved 2016-08-21.
- ^ Hesle, Christian (February 18, 2020). "Janusz Zmijewski". The Canadian National Soccer League. Retrieved 2020-02-22.
- ^ "Na odsiecz z Krakowa". Ruda Śląska Nasze Miasto (in Polish). 2003-06-06. Retrieved 2021-09-23.
- ^ "Historia Legii Warszawa - Legia.Net". www.legia.net. Retrieved 2016-08-21.
- ^ Strack-Zimmermann, Benjamin. "Janusz Żmijewski". www.national-football-teams.com. Retrieved 2021-09-23.
- ^ "Janusz Żmijewski". EU Football. Retrieved 22 March 2016.
- ^ "Janusz Żmijewski". 90minut.pl (in Polish). Retrieved 4 March 2024.
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