Dariusz Żuraw
Dariusz Żuraw (born 14 November 1972) is a Polish football manager and former player, currently in charge of I liga club Podbeskidzie Bielsko-Biała. Besides Poland, he has played in Germany.[1]
| Żuraw in 2014 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Dariusz Żuraw | ||
| Date of birth | 14 November 1972 | ||
| Place of birth | Wieluń, Poland | ||
| Height | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Centre-back | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Podbeskidzie Bielsko-Biała (manager) | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1989–1990 | LZS Ostrówek | 0 | (0) |
| 1990–1992 | LZS Rychłocice | 5 | (0) |
| 1992–1996 | WKS Wieluń | 71 | (4) |
| 1996–1997 | Okocimski KS Brzesko | 42 | (2) |
| 1997–2001 | Zagłębie Lubin | 100 | (10) |
| 2001–2008 | Hannover 96 | 146 | (7) |
| 2008–2009 | Arka Gdynia | 30 | (6) |
| 2009–2011 | WKS Wieluń | ||
| International career | |||
| 2005 | Poland | 1 | (0) |
| Managerial career | |||
| 2010–2012 | WKS Wieluń | ||
| 2012–2013 | Odra Opole | ||
| 2014 | Miedź Legnica | ||
| 2017–2018 | Znicz Pruszków | ||
| 2018–2019 | Lech Poznań II | ||
| 2018 | Lech Poznań (caretaker) | ||
| 2019–2021 | Lech Poznań | ||
| 2021 | Zagłębie Lubin | ||
| 2022– | Podbeskidzie Bielsko-Biała | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Club career
Born in Wieluń, Żuraw began his career in his native Poland, playing for a succession of lower league teams: LZS Ostrówek, LZS Rychłocice, WKS Wieluń, Okocimski KS Brzesko, Zagłębie Lubin.[2]
He was spotted by Hannover 96, then of 2. Bundesliga, and moved there on 24 October 2001, making his debut a month later on 28 November 2001 in a DFB-Pokal tie against VfL Wolfsburg II. He immediately enjoyed success, as the club won promotion, comfortably finishing as champions.
Żuraw's first game at the top level was also a memorable occasion as he scored after just 6 minutes against Hamburger SV.
He was a regular fixture in defence during his seven seasons with Hannover 96; in 2004–05, he was just one game away from being an ever-present (as suspension ruled him out).
In 2008, he transferred to the Polish Ekstraklasa club Arka Gdynia, on a free transfer from Hannover 96.
International career
Żuraw made one appearance for the Poland national team, in a 3–1 friendly defeat to Belarus on 9 February 2005.[3]
Managerial career
Ahead of the 2017–18 season Żuraw took over as manager at Znicz Pruszków, newly relegated to the third-tier II liga.[4]
From 31 March 2019 to 6 April 2021, he served as manager of Ekstraklasa club Lech Poznań.[5]
On 6 September 2022, he was appointed manager of second-tier side Podbeskidzie Bielsko-Biała, signing a deal until June 2024.[6]
References
- ^ „Budujemy kadrę na przyszły sezon. Ale chciałbym wiedzieć co dalej ze mną” weszlo.com
- ^ "Dariusz Żuraw". 90 Minut (in Polish). Retrieved 2 March 2010.
- ^ "Dariusz Żuraw". worldfootball.net. Retrieved 3 October 2021.
- ^ . Znicz Pruszków (in Polish). 21 June 2017. Archived from the original on 24 January 2021. Retrieved 6 April 2021.
- ^ Dariusz Żuraw odchodzi z Lecha
- ^ "Dariusz Żuraw trenerem TSP!" (in Polish). Podbeskidzie Bielsko-Biała. 6 September 2022.
External links
- Dariusz Żuraw at fussballdaten.de (in German)