Krystian Bielik

About

Polish professional soccer player known for playing both as a center-back and a defensive midfielder, and for playing for Birmingham City in England's League One and for the Polish national team. He also spent several seasons with Derby County.

Before Fame

He began playing soccer for his hometown club Górnik Konin. He was scouted by Lech Poznań when he was 14 years old and joined their academy, where he helped them win the Polish Under-17 Championships in 2014. He then transferred to Legia Warsaw and made his Ekstraklasa debut in August 2014. He signed with Arsenal in 2015 at 17 years old, and then was loaned to Birmingham City in 2017. He made his senior debut for Poland in September 2019.

Trivia

He has faced significant sports-induced injuries, including two anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries. He enjoys playing computer games. He is a dog owner and enjoys traveling.

Family Life

He was born and raised in Konin, Poland.

Associated With

He has played alongside Robert Lewandowski while playing for the Polish national team, including the 2022 World Cup.