Łukasz Garguła (; born 25 February 1981 in

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) is a Polish retired

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who played as a

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Club career

Garguła started his footballing career in Piast Iłowa and played a three seasons for Polar Wrocław. GKS Bełchatów signed him in 2002 and in 2005 he managed to ascend with the team to the Ekstraklasa (the premier division in Poland). In the 06–07 season the team finished second in the league. In 2009, he signed for

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. On July 1, 2015, Garguła signed a 1-year contract with Miedz Legnica and an option on a year extension. In July 2019, Garguła joined

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International career

On 2 September 2006, Garguła made his international debut in a match against

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, a match which

lost 1–3 and where he also scored his first and only goal for his country. He was called up to participate at Euro 2008 by

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,Tournament – Players – 10 – Łukasz Garguła
/ref> however he was the only Polish player, along with Górnik Zabrze defender

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, who did not play in the whole tournament.

Statistics

Club

International

International goals

Honours

;Wisła Kraków * Ekstraklasa:

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* * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Gargula, Lukasz 1981 births Living people Polish footballers Poland youth international footballers Poland international footballers UEFA Euro 2008 players Ekstraklasa players I liga players III liga players Polar Wrocław players GKS Bełchatów players Wisła Kraków players Miedź Legnica players Lechia Zielona Góra players People from Żagań Sportspeople from Lubusz Voivodeship Association football midfielders