Bednarek and Kiwior set for a cracking season at FC Porto | OneFootball

What was the impact in Poland of Bednarek and Kiwior being signed by FC Porto?

From what I know, it had a considerable impact. Since I don’t speak Polish, I can’t always keep up with the comments on sports channels, but the perception is clearly positive and beneficial for Polish football. There is a lot of quality among Polish players, especially center-backs and goalkeepers. One example is Miszta, who played for Radomiak and had a good season at Rio Ave – unfortunately, I never worked with him. Polish players are reaching very high levels on the world stage, as demonstrated by the case of Lewandowski, which indicates that the work being done in the country is bearing fruit. Most of those recently called up to the national team play in the top five leagues or in Portugal, at clubs with a European profile, so the impact is indeed remarkable.

Do you think these examples can open doors for Polish players in Portugal?

I would say yes, in a similar way to what happened with Portuguese players in Poland. In the case of Bednarek and Kiwior, the effect is even more evident, given their high visibility and international status. Miszta had a standout season at Rio Ave and is highly valued. FC Porto’s center-backs are of very high quality and should have a great season, which will serve as a draw for other Portuguese clubs – not just the top ones, but also mid-sized teams and even those in Liga 2. I believe there is also a Polish forward at Torreense. It is, therefore, a market that Portuguese clubs should keep an eye on, as it offers players with exceptional physical attributes.

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