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Sammy Dudek

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Sammy Dudek
Personal information
Date of birth (2008-04-18) 18 April 2008 (age 18)
Place of birth Baden-Baden, Germany
Height 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
Position Midfielder
Team information
Current team
 Unia Skierniewice
(on loan from Lech Poznań)
Youth career
Diament Zduńska Wola
2016–2017 FCSM Kołobrzeg
2017–2018 Kotwica Kołobrzeg
2018–2019 Gwardia Koszalin
2019–2021 Bałtyk Koszalin
2021–2024 Lech Poznań
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2024– Lech Poznań II 32 (0)
2025– Lech Poznań 3 (0)
2026– → Unia Skierniewice (loan) 0 (0)
International career‡
2022–2023 Poland U15 10 (1)
2023–2024 Poland U16 5 (0)
2024–2025 Poland U17 13 (1)
2025–2026 Poland U18 8 (1)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 21:02, 25 May 2026 (UTC)
‡ National team caps and goals as of 19:53, 31 March 2026 (UTC)

Sammy Dudek (born 18 April 2008) is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for I liga club Unia Skierniewice, on loan from Lech Poznań. Born in Germany, he represents Poland at youth international level.

Club career

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Early career

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Dudek began his youth career at Diament Zduńska Wola, before moving to FCSM Kołobrzeg in 2016. The following year, he joined Kotwica Kołobrzeg's youth setup for half-a-year. From 2018 to 2021, Dudek was part of two Koszalin-based clubs: Gwardia and Bałtyk, respectively.[1]

In the summer of 2021, Dudek joined the youth academy of Lech Poznań.[2] In his second season at the club, he won the Central Junior League under-19 title with Lech,[3] and was part of the squad that competed in the 2023–24 UEFA Youth League.[4]

Lech Poznań

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On 12 June 2023, Dudek signed his first professional contract with Lech.[3] He made his professional debut for Lech's reserve team on 15 April 2024, coming onto the pitch in the 84th minute of a 2–2 II liga draw against ŁKS Łódź II.[5][4]

On 28 January 2025, Dudek was promoted to the first team.[6] He made his first competitive appearance for Lech three days later, appearing as a late substitute in a 4–1 league win over Widzew Łódź.[7] On 2 July 2025, Dudek extended his deal with Lech until the end of 2028.[8]

He made a single appearance in the 2025–26 Ekstraklasa as Lech successfully defended the title.[9]

Loan to Unia Skierniewice

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On 8 July 2026, Dudek was sent on a season-long loan to I liga newcomers Unia Skierniewice.[9]

International career

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Born in Baden-Baden, Germany to Polish parents, Dudek is eligible to represent Germany and Poland.[3] He began his international career with the Poland under-15s, making his debut in a 3–0 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina on 12 September 2022.[10] The following year, he was named captain of the under-15 team by coach Dariusz Gęsior.[3]

After a few friendly appearances for the Poland U16 in 2023, Dudek received his first call-up to the under-17s the following year.[11] Named captain again, he featured in all of Poland's games throughout their qualification campaign for the 2025 UEFA Euro Under-17.[10]

On 3 September 2025, Dudek scored on his debut for the Poland under-18s in a 4–0 friendly win over the United Arab Emirates.[12]

Career statistics

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As of match played 17 May 2026
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League Polish Cup Europe Other Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Lech Poznań II 2023–24[13] II liga 20———20
2024–25[14] III liga, gr. II 18020——200
2025–26[15] III liga, gr. II 120———120
Total 32020——340
Lech Poznań 2024–25[14] Ekstraklasa 20———20
2025–26[15] Ekstraklasa 1010000020
Total 3010000040
Unia Skierniewice (loan) 2026–27[16] I liga 0000——00
Career total 350300000380

Honours

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Lech Poznań

References

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  1. ↑ "Sammy Dudek powołany na zgrupowanie selekcyjne reprezentacji Polski U-15" (in Polish). Bałtyk Koszalin. Retrieved 17 December 2025.
  2. ↑ "Letnie zmiany kadrowe w Akademii" (in Polish). Lech Poznań. 24 August 2021. Retrieved 10 April 2025.
  3. 1 2 3 4 "Sammy Dudek z pierwszym kontraktem" (in Polish). Lech Poznań. 12 June 2023. Retrieved 10 April 2025.
  4. 1 2 "Sezon 2023/24". 90minut.pl (in Polish). Retrieved 10 April 2025.
  5. ↑ Dyśko, Maksymilian (8 February 2025). "Najlepszy młody talent Lecha Poznań wybrany przez kibiców. Czy to oni będą przyszłymi gwiazdami Kolejorza?". sportowy-poznan.pl (in Polish). Sportowy Poznań. Retrieved 10 April 2025.
  6. ↑ Kowalski, Jakub (28 January 2025). "Wielki talent dołączył do pierwszej drużyny Lecha. Trener jest nim zachwycony". sportowefakty.wp.pl (in Polish). Sportowe Fakty WP. Retrieved 10 April 2025.
  7. ↑ Niebudek, Norbert (7 February 2025). "Niels Frederiksen: Trochę nas zaskoczył. Oczekujemy po nim wiele w przyszłości". transfery.info (in Polish). Retrieved 10 April 2025.
  8. ↑ Kowalski, Jakub (2 July 2025). "Oficjalnie: Mistrz Polski zostaje na dłużej. "Jest gotowy na kolejne wyzwania"". sportowefakty.wp.pl (in Polish). Sportowe Fakty WP. Retrieved 4 July 2025.
  9. 1 2 Mierzyński, Szymon (8 July 2026). "Piłkarz Lecha Poznań trafił do beniaminka Betclic I ligi". sportowefakty.wp.pl (in Polish). Retrieved 8 July 2026.
  10. 1 2 "Matches". polishfootballalmanac.net. Retrieved 10 April 2025.
  11. ↑ "U-17: Kadra na turniej o Puchar Syrenki". 90minut.pl (in Polish). 26 August 2024. Retrieved 10 April 2025.
  12. ↑ Dyśko, Maksymilian (3 September 2025). "Oni zrobili różnicę. Młodzi zawodnicy Lecha Poznań kluczowi w efektownym zwycięstwie" [They made the difference. Lech Poznań's young players were key to the impressive victory]. sportowy-poznan.pl. Retrieved 5 September 2025.
  13. ↑ "Sezon 2023/24". 90minut. Retrieved 6 March 2025.
  14. 1 2 "Sezon 2024/25". 90minut. Retrieved 6 March 2025.
  15. 1 2 "Sezon 2025/26". 90minut. Retrieved 4 September 2025.
  16. ↑ "Sezon 2026/27". 90minut. Retrieved 8 July 2026.
  17. ↑ Laudański, Radosław (24 May 2025). "Oto mistrzowie Polski! Dzięki tym piłkarzom Lech zdobył dziewiąty tytuł w historii". sport.tvp.pl (in Polish). TVP Sport. Retrieved 26 May 2025.
  18. ↑ Dyśko, Maksymilian (16 May 2026). "Lech Poznań mistrzem Polski! Kolejorz odwrócił losy rywalizacji i pokonał Radomiaka Radom [WIDEO]". sport.tvp.pl (in Polish). Retrieved 17 May 2026.
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