When and where was Grzegorz Lato born?
Grzegorz Bolesław Lato was born on the 8th of April 1950 in Malbork, a northern Polish town. He began his professional journey at Stal Mielec as a teenager in 1966.
Questions about Grzegorz Lato
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What were the major achievements of Grzegorz Lato during the 1974 World Cup?
Grzegorz Lato won the Golden Boot award by scoring seven goals to become the top scorer of the 1974 World Cup held in West Germany. He led Poland to a third-place finish with crucial goals against Argentina, Haiti, Sweden, Yugoslavia, and Brazil.
How many caps did Grzegorz Lato earn for the Poland national team?
Grzegorz Lato earned a total of 100 caps representing the Poland national team over thirteen years from the 1970s into the 1980s. He became the first Polish player to reach one hundred international appearances and scored forty-five goals.
Which clubs did Grzegorz Lato play for after leaving Poland in 1980?
After leaving Poland in 1980, Grzegorz Lato played for K.S.C. Lokeren in Belgium, Atlante F.C. in Mexico, and briefly in Canada's National Soccer League. He finished his playing career with Polonia Hamilton in Ontario before retiring in 1991.
When was Grzegorz Lato elected president of the Polish Football Association?
Grzegorz Lato was elected president of the Polish Football Association on the 30th of October 2008. He served until he was replaced by Zbigniew Boniek on the 26th of October 2012 following Euro 2012 group stage elimination.