Jan Bednarek hailed by ex-teammate: "A PhD in the top league" | OneFootball

Marcin Kaminski, defender for Wisla Plock, was a teammate of Jan Bednarek at Lech Poznan and also played with him in the Polish national team. In statements to the newspaper O Jogo, he praised the mentality and professionalism of the center-back, highlighting his career in the Premier League.

«He joined the first team at 18 years old and always worked hard. You could already see the mentality and professionalism. He knew very well what he wanted, did a lot for himself, believed, and fought to become better. It doesn't surprise me at all that he is where he is now», began the full-back.

«He was always a player who liked to talk a lot, using his position to guide his teammates. He is very important in organizing everything from the defensive zone. Knowing how to do things and in the Premier League, he learned a lot. Today he has that doctorate in the best league in the world. If he played there for so many years, it means something», explained Marcin Kaminski.

Kaminski also addressed the defender's leadership – «his trademark» – and the partnership he establishes with compatriot Jakub Kiwior.

«That is his trademark. It has been like that in Poland and was clearly at Southampton. It is very important for us to see them [Bednarek and Kiwior] doing well at FC Porto, with reflections in the national team. They are at a big club, playing as starters, and achieving great performances with good results for the team», emphasized the defender.

Jan Bednarek is 29 years old and joined FC Porto in the summer. This season, the defender has recorded three goals and one assist in 32 games for the Dragons, where he has been one of the standout players.

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