Edward Szymkowiak

Edward Szymkowiak Monument at the entrance to the Polonia Bytom Stadium. Edward Józef Szymkowiak (13 February 1932 – 28 January 1990) was a Polish footballer who played as a goalkeeper.

Career He played for such a clubs like Ruch Chorzów and Legia Warsaw, but most of his career he spent in Polonia Bytom. He is one of the legends of that club. The stadium of Polonia Bytom is called by his name. Szymkowiak participated in the Olympic Games in Helsinki and Rome. He played in one of the biggest victories of Polish football, a game against the USSR national football team in 1957.

Career statistics International + Appearances, conceded goals and clean sheets by national teamNational teamYearAppsConceded GoalsClean

Honours Ruch Chorzów Ekstraklasa: 1952 Polish Cup: 1950–51

Legia Warsaw Ekstraklasa: 1955, 1956 Polish Cup: 1954–55, 1955–6

Polonia Bytom Ekstraklasa: 1962 UEFA Intertoto Cup: 1964–65 International Soccer League: 1965