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Piotr Zieliński
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Poland

Piotr Zieliński

Icon CM, also CDM, CAM Right-footed box-to-box
Rating
87
Caps
105
Goals
16
Life
1994
Clubs
Empoli, SSC Napoli, Inter Milan
#19
Editorial rank of 33 for Poland
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The people's rank, live from duel votes

A silky playmaker, Zieliński dictates the tempo from midfield with his exceptional vision and ability to unlock defences for club and country. Career record: 105 caps and 16 goals for Poland; club career at Empoli, SSC Napoli, Inter Milan.

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Career record

2010–2011Zagłębie Lubin
2012–2016Udinese Calcio
2014–2016Empoli
2016–2024SSC Napoli
2024–todayInter Milan
Poland105 caps, 16 goals

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Around Zieliński in the almanac

One rank above: Łukasz Piszczek at #18.

One rank below: Wojciech Szczęsny at #20.

Poland's editorial top five: Robert Lewandowski · Kazimierz Deyna · Zbigniew Boniek · Grzegorz Lato · Włodzimierz Lubański.