A prolific striker and beloved icon, Cieślik was Górnik Zabrze's deadly forward, consistently finding the net throughout the 1950s. Career record: 45 caps and 27 goals for Poland; club career at Ruch Chorzów; honours include Hall of Fame.
One rank above: Ernest Pohl at #12.
One rank below: Henryk Kasperczak at #14.
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