FC Porto and fans win over Kiwior's wife: “Mad, but in the best way!” | OneFootball

In the often antiseptic and reserved world of modern football’s WAGs (wives and girlfriends), Claudia Kowalczyk – known around the world as Claudia Redheaded – comes across as a breath of fresh air, with an irreverence very much in keeping with the Dragon’s spirit.

The partner of Jakub Kiwior, the Polish centre-back whom FC Porto signed on loan from Arsenal, is not just the “queen of twerk” with international titles on her résumé; she is also, now, a new devotee of the blue-and-white faith.

In a statement that has already gone viral, Claudia says her adaptation to Porto was immediate, largely because of the emotional intensity she found in the stands of the Dragão Stadium.

Contrary to the usual pattern of isolation in air-conditioned boxes and the exclusivity of VIP stands, the Polish woman prefers the heat of the crowd.

“They’re a bit crazy, but in the best possible way! They’re not just watching the game, they live every minute of it,” she said, won over by the connection that defines Porto’s DNA. For Claudia, football only makes sense when it is felt in the flesh, among chants and the intensity of those who suffer over every contested ball.

But while Claudia is winning over social media and the stands, Jakub Kiwior is making his mark on the pitch. The left-footed centre-back, who arrived at the Dragão to bring more composure to playing out from the back, has justified the fans’ emotional investment. With a pass completion rate of around 91% since establishing himself as a starter, the Polish international has brought a London-style composure to Francesco Farioli’s central defence.

In aerial duels, his success rate exceeds 65%, establishing him as an essential piece in an FC Porto side looking to close the gap to the top spots in the table.

The bond between the couple and the city seems rock-solid, even though the loan move from Arsenal does not, in theory, include an easily triggered mandatory purchase clause.

However, with the family already eyeing Avenida dos Aliados for future celebrations, Porto’s mystique seems to have secured yet another successful recruitment. If Kiwior is ice and precision in defence, Claudia is fire and passion in the stands. Together, they represent the new image of an FC Porto that, between tactical discipline and the madness of the terraces, continues to show that at the Dragão football is never just a game: it is a way of life.

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