Marcin Baszczyński (; born 7 June 1977 in

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) is a former Polish

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Club career

Baszczyński started his career at Pogoń Ruda Śląska. In 1995, he joined Ruch Chorzów. In 2000, he moved to

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. With Wisła he won six Polish League Championships in 2000–01, 2002–03, 2003–04, 2004–05, 2007–08 and 2008–09 seasons. In June 2011, he joined

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on a two-year contract. In January 2013, he rejoined Ruch Chorzów where he spent the last year of his playing career.Marcin Baszczyński piłkarzem Ruchu
11 January 2013,

International career

Baszczyński has appeared 35 times for

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, scoring once. He was selected to the 23-man national squad for the

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finals held in Germany.

International goals

Statistics

: ''(correct as of 5 July 2012)''

Honours

Ruch Chorzów

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: 1995–96

Wisła Kraków

Ekstraklasa Poland Ekstraklasa (), meaning "Extra Class" in Polish, named PKO Ekstraklasa since the 2019–20 season due to its sponsorship by PKO Bank Polski, is the top Polish professional league for men's association football teams. Contested by 18 ...

: 2000–01, 2002–03, 2003–04, 2004–05, 2007–08, 2008–09 *

: 2001–02, 2002–03 * Ekstraklasa Cup: 2000–01 *

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: 2001

Individual

* Ekstraklasa Defender of the Year: 2004, 2005

References

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* * 1977 births Living people Sportspeople from Ruda Śląska Polish footballers Poland international footballers Polish expatriate footballers Association football defenders Ruch Chorzów players Wisła Kraków players Atromitos F.C. players Polonia Warsaw players 2006 FIFA World Cup players Ekstraklasa players Super League Greece players Expatriate footballers in Greece {{Poland-footy-defender-stub