Maik Nawrocki

Maik Nawrocki (born 7 February 2001) is a professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for French club Lens. Born in Germany, he has represented Poland at youth level.

Club career

Nawrocki is a homegrown product of SV Werder Bremen's youth system, joining the club at the age of 5. He progressed to the reserve team playing in the Regionalliga Nord, He joined Legia permanently on a three-year deal on 28 May 2022.

On 26 July 2023, Scottish Premiership side Celtic announced the signing of Nawrocki on a five-year deal, for a fee reported to be over £4.3 million. He made ten appearances in his first season, before falling out of favour in the 2024-25 season due to the form of Liam Scales and Auston Trusty. On 16 March 2025, due to injuries to both Scales and Trusty, Nawrocki made a rare start in a 3–2 defeat to Rangers, earning praise from fans and manager Brendan Rodgers for his performance.

Nawrocki was loaned out to Hannover 96 for the 2025–26 season with an option for a permanent transfer.

He joined French side Lens, who had placed second in Ligue 1 the previous season, in July 2026.

International career Nawrocki has represented Poland internationally at youth levels U15 through U21.

Career statistics + Appearances and goals by club, season and competition

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2019–20 Regionalliga Nord

2020–21 Regionalliga Nord

Warta Poznań (loan) 2020–21 Ekstraklasa

Legia Warsaw (loan) 2021–22 Ekstraklasa

2022–23 Ekstraklasa

2023–24 Ekstraklasa

Legia Warsaw II 2022–23 Polish Super Cup: 2023

Celtic Scottish Premiership: 2023–24, 2024–25 Scottish Cup: 2023–24 Scottish League Cup: 2024–25

Lens Trophée des Champions: 2026