BVB legend Blaszczykowski ventures into the beauty industry | OneFootball

Two years after ending his career, Jakub Blaszczykowski is making headlines with an unusual announcement. The former fan favorite of Borussia Dortmund has embarked on a completely new path – and it has nothing to do with football.

As the 39-year-old revealed to the Polish newspaper Przegląd Sportowy, he is entering the perfume and cosmetics industry. “I believe it all came about because I decided to do something of my own,” explained the ex-professional. “We met with people who have been in the perfume industry for a long time, and after some consideration, I decided to give it a try.”

For the former winger, the new job is a completely different challenge: “It is something new for me and requires more concentration and commitment. However, we are only at the beginning of the journey and need some time to see how everything develops.”

From Champion Hero to Perfume Entrepreneur

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Blaszczykowski, who played for Borussia Dortmund from 2007 to 2016, was one of the key players during the successful years under Jürgen Klopp. With BVB, the Pole won the German Championship twice (2011, 2012), the DFB-Pokal once (2012), and reached the Champions League final against FC Bayern in 2013.

After stints with AC Florence and VfL Wolfsburg, “Kuba” returned to his youth club Wisla Krakow in 2019, where he ended his career in 2023. Now, the ex-professional is dedicating himself to a new passion – fragrances.

When asked if he was involved in the fragrance creation, Blaszczykowski answered honestly: “I don’t have much experience. I chose perfumes that I believe suit my personality. Everyone has their own scent preferences. I realized that I had to rely on the experiences of others and consider their opinions.”

“We’re Thinking Broader” – Blaszczykowski Plans Cosmetic Expansion

The former Dortmund player does not want to limit himself to perfumes. Together with his team, he is already working on expanding the product range: “We plan to extend our offerings to various other cosmetic products: hair care, creams, shower gels, and so on. We’re thinking a bit broader.”

Blaszczykowski already has experience in building his own projects: In 2015, he founded the “Ludzki Gest” foundation, which supports children and young people in difficult life situations.

With his new career, the 108-time Polish national player once again proves that his entrepreneurial spirit goes far beyond football – and he wants to make a real mark even after his career has ended.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇩🇪 here.