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Władysław Żmuda

Legend CB, also CDM Right-footed leaderanchor
Rating
88
Caps
91
Goals
2
Life
1954
Clubs
Motor Lublin, Śląsk Wrocław, RTS Widzew Łódź
Honours
Hall of Fame
#11
Editorial rank of 33 for Poland
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The people's rank, live from duel votes

A towering and intelligent defender, Żmuda anchored the Polish backline through an impressive four World Cup appearances, including two third-place finishes. Career record: 91 caps and 2 goals for Poland; club career at Motor Lublin, Śląsk Wrocław, RTS Widzew Łódź; honours include Hall of Fame.

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Career record

1970–1972Motor Lublin
1972–1974Gwardia Warsaw
1974–1980Śląsk Wrocław
1980–1982RTS Widzew Łódź
1982–1984Hellas Verona
1984–1987US Cremonese
1984–1984New York Cosmos
Poland91 caps, 2 goals

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Around Żmuda in the almanac

One rank above: Robert Gadocha at #10.

One rank below: Ernest Pohl at #12.

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