Kamil Glik

Kamil Glik
Glik with Poland at the 2018 FIFA World Cup
Personal information
Full name Kamil Jacek Glik[1]
Date of birth (1988-02-03) 3 February 1988[1]
Place of birth Jastrzębie-Zdrój, Poland
Height 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in)[1]
Position Centre-back
Team information
Current team
 Cracovia
Number 15
Youth career
MOSiR Jastrzębie Zdrój
2000–2005 WSP Wodzisław Śląski
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2005 → Silesia Lubomia (loan)
2006 Horadada
2007–2008 Real Madrid C 18 (0)
2008–2010 Piast Gliwice 54 (2)
2010–2011 Palermo 0 (0)
2011 → Bari (loan) 16 (0)
2011–2016 Torino 154 (12)
2016–2020 Monaco 128 (11)
2020–2023 Benevento 77 (2)
2023– Cracovia 24 (2)
2026– Cracovia II 1 (0)
International career
2008–2010 Poland U21 14 (3)
2010–2022 Poland 103 (6)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 16:56, 29 May 2026 (UTC)

Kamil Jacek Glik (Polish pronunciation: [ˈkamʲil ˈɡlʲik] ⓘ;[2] born 3 February 1988) is a Polish professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Ekstraklasa club Cracovia.[3] He previously played for Piast Gliwice from 2008 to 2010, Palermo from 2010 to 2011, Torino from 2011 to 2016, and Monaco from 2017 to 2020 – the latter two of which he was appointed captain of the team. At international level, Glik represented Poland at UEFA Euro 2016, 2018 FIFA World Cup, Euro 2020, and the 2022 World Cup.

Early life

Glik's paternal grandfather, Walter Glück, was Upper Silesian, he was forcibly conscripted into the Wehrmacht.[4] After the war, he stayed in what then became Poland, so Glik holds both German and Polish citizenships.[5][6] In his German documents, his surname is written in the German version Glück instead of the Polonised version Glik.[2] Despite this, Glik has repeatedly said that he does not feel any connection with Germany and considers himself 100% Polish.[7]

Club career

Early career

Glik began his career in the youth ranks of MOSiR Jastrzębie Zdrój and WSP Wodzisław Śląski before moving to LKS Silesia Lubomia on loan.[8] In 2006, he moved from WSP Wodzisław Śląski to Horadada in Spain, where he was noticed by Real Madrid and registered with the club's reserve team.[9] On 6 August 2008, he signed a four-year contract with Polish top division side Piast Gliwice.[10] On 30 August 2008, Glik made his league debut for Piast Gliwice in the match against Jagiellonia Białystok.[11] At the end of the season, Glik reportedly begun talks with Italian club U.S. Città di Palermo.[12][13] On 7 July 2010, he signed with said Sicilian club, who purchased him outright on a five-year contract.[14]

A few days before the official reopening of the Serie A transfer window, Palermo granted an exemption and allowed him to train – with a recovery date set for 28 December 2011 – with his new club, Bari.[15] He moved to Bari until the end of season, but was strongly backed by the coach Giampiero Ventura; the contract was filed on 4 January.[16] After the resumption of the league on 6 January, Glik debuted as a starter in the Puglia derby between Lecce and Bari, which ended in a 0–1 loss for his club.[17]

Torino

Arrival and Serie A debut

Glik as captain of Torino in 2015

On 12 July 2011, having supported Torino's training camp, Glik transferred to the club in a co-ownership deal in Serie B for €300,000.[18] He made his debut on 13 August against Lumezzane in the second round of Coppa Italia, played as a starter, which ended in a 1–0 victory for Torino.[19] Glik scored his first goal in the 34th round in the match between Torino and Reggina, only to be suspended due to bad weather; the end of match did not change the result[20]

On 31 October 2012, Glik scored his first goal in a 1–1 away draw Serie A match against Lazio, opening the scoring with a header after a corner. He played his first derby in the 2012–13 season, collecting two appearances and as many expulsions – being the first player in the history of the league to be sent-off in both legs of a derby – and became an idol of the Torino fans.[21][22] On 20 June, Torino acquired his remaining contract from Palermo for a fee of €1.5 million, resolving the co-ownership.[23][24]

Becoming captain

For the 2013–14 season, Glik was named captain of Torino after the departure of Rolando Bianchi.[25] On 9 December 2013, he scored the winning goal in a 1–0 victory against Lazio. Glik ended the season with 34 league appearances – which ended with Torino's qualification to the UEFA Europa League after Parma failed to obtain a UEFA license – and two goals, alongside an appearance in the Coppa Italia. On 25 May 2014, He renewed his contract until 2017.[26]

On 31 July 2014, Glik made his debut with the Granata in an international competition, playing the first leg of the third qualifying round of the UEFA Europa League. Torino won 3–0 against the Swedish club Brommapojkarna. In an away match against Cagliari on 24 September, he scored in a 1–1 during his 100th match for Torino, resulting in an eventual 2–1 victory for his club.[27] On 21 December, at the Stadio Olimpico in Turin, Glik scored his first brace in Serie A during a 2–1 comeback victory against Genoa.[28]

On 10 January 2015, Glik scored the 1–1 equaliser against AC Milan, after which he scored the 1–0 against Napoli on 1 March.[29] On 19 March 2015, he scored his first goal in the Europa League with a header during the round of 16 against Zenit Saint Petersburg. His goal brought Torino to 1–0, but was not enough to overcome the two-goal deficit from the first leg. On 5 April, Glik scored the second goal in a 2–0 lead against Atalanta, ending in a 2–1 victory for Torino. On 20 December 2015, he renewed with the Piedmontese club until 2020.[30]

Monaco

Glik as a player of Monaco in 2016

On 4 July 2016, Glik was sold to Monaco for a reported fee of €11 million with a bonus of €4 million,[31][32] signing a four-year contract.[33] In an official statement on Torino's website, the club stated: "It has been five wonderful years, full of intense emotions and mutual satisfaction. President Cairo and the whole Torino FC salute Glik with great affection, wishing him the best that his career can offer."[34]

On 27 September 2016, Glik fired in a half-volley from the edge of the penalty box four minutes into second-half stoppage time to cancel out Javier Hernández's goal, leading Monaco to snatch a 1–1 home draw in their 2016–17 UEFA Champions League Group E against Bayer Leverkusen with their first and only shot on target of the match.[35] Glik played a key part in AS Monaco's squad that won the 2016–17 Ligue 1, making 36 appearances and scoring 6 goals.[36]

Later career

On 11 August 2020, Glik transferred to then-newly-promoted Serie A club Benevento on a three-year contract.[37] On 30 August 2023, Glik signed a two-year contract with Ekstraklasa club Cracovia.[38] he was also linked with other Polish clubs, Legia Warsaw and Śląsk Wrocław, neither of which reportedly decided to pursue his services.[39] On 20 May 2025, despite missing most of the season due to a torn ACL, Glik extended his contract with Cracovia for another year.[40]

International career

Glik with Poland in 2012

Glik was called up to the Polish senior team on 18 December 2009, being the first Piast Gliwice player to do so.[41] He debuted on 20 January 2010 at the King's Cup against Thailand, scoring 43 minutes into his debut which resulted in a 3–1 victory for Poland.[42] On 17 October 2012, Glik scored the equalizing goal in a 2014 FIFA World Cup qualification against England.[43] He played an important role in Poland's Euro 2016 qualifying and final tournaments, making the most clearances out of any other players in the tournament and scored two penalties in two penalty shoot-outs; one of them in a 5–4 victory against Switzerland, and the other in a 5–3 defeat to eventual champions Portugal.

Glik with Poland at the 2018 World Cup

In June 2018, Glik became part of the Polish squad for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia.[44] In May 2021, he was included in the final squad for the postponed UEFA Euro 2020.[45]

On 10 November 2022, Glik was called up for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.[46] On 22 November, he played his 100th match for Poland in their first 2022 World Cup one against Mexico.[47]

Style of play

Glik is a tall centre-back combining physicality and mobility;[48][49] his biggest strength is his aerial ability, both in marking and on set pieces in the opposing area.[49] He is also known for his leadership on the pitch.[50]

Personal life

Glik has two daughters with his wife, whom he had known since elementary school.[51] In 2013, Italian rapper Willie Peyote, a Torino fan, released a song named "Glik" as a homage to him.[52]

Career statistics

Club

As of match played 11 May 2026[53][54]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National cup[a] Europe Other Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Piast Gliwice 2008–09 Ekstraklasa 26010——270
2009–10 Ekstraklasa 28210——292
Total 54220——562
Palermo 2010–11 Serie A 00004[b]0—40
Bari (loan) 2010–11 Serie A 16010——170
Torino 2011–12 Serie B 23210——242
2012–13 Serie A 32110——331
2013–14 Serie A 34210——352
2014–15 Serie A 3271011[b]1—448
2015–16 Serie A 33020——350
Total 1541260111—17113
Monaco 2016–17 Ligue 1 3664113[c]1—538
2017–18 Ligue 1 363506[c]11[d]0484
2018–19 Ligue 1 331305[c]01[d]0421
2019–20 Ligue 1 23110——241
Total 128111312422016714
Benevento 2020–21 Serie A 36210——372
2021–22 Serie B 23020—3[e]0280
2022–23 Serie B 18011——191
Total 77241—30843
Cracovia 2023–24 Ekstraklasa 13210——142
2024–25 Ekstraklasa 9000——90
2025–26 Ekstraklasa 2000——20
Total 24210——252
Cracovia II 2025–26 III liga, gr. IV 10———10
Career total 454292723935052534
  1. ↑ Includes Polish Cup, Coppa Italia, Coupe de France
  2. 1 2 Appearances in UEFA Europa League
  3. 1 2 3 Appearances in UEFA Champions League
  4. 1 2 Appearance in Trophée des Champions
  5. ↑ Appearances in Serie B promotion play-offs

International

Appearances and goals by national team and year[55]
National teamYearAppsGoals
Poland 201071
201140
201241
201370
201471
201580
2016130
201761
201880
201991
202061
2021110
2022130
Total1036
Scores and results list Poland's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Glik goal.
List of international goals scored by Kamil Glik[55]
No. Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition
120 January 201080th Birthday Stadium, Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand Thailand1–03–12010 King's Cup
217 October 2012Stadion Narodowy, Warsaw, Poland England1–11–12014 FIFA World Cup qualification
314 November 2014Boris Paichadze Dinamo Arena, Tbilisi, Georgia Georgia1–04–0UEFA Euro 2016 qualification
44 September 2017Stadion Narodowy, Warsaw, Poland Kazakhstan2–03–02018 FIFA World Cup qualification
524 March 2019Stadion Narodowy, Warsaw, Poland Latvia2–02–0UEFA Euro 2020 qualification
67 September 2020Bilino Polje, Zenica, Bosnia and Herzegovina Bosnia and Herzegovina1–12–12020–21 UEFA Nations League A

Honours

References

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