Name: Grzegorz Krychowiak

Nationality: Poland

Position: Defensive midfielder / Central midfielder

Date of birth: January 29, 1990

Place of birth: Gryfice, Poland

Height: 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in)

Club career (selected highlights):

• Early career: Began in Poland with Orzeł Mrzeżyno and later at Stal Szczecin and Pogoń Szczecin youth setups.
• French clubs: Signed by Girondins de Bordeaux (2009) — spent time on loan at Reims, where he established himself and later joined Reims permanently.
• Sevilla (Spain): Joined Sevilla in 2014 — key player in midfield; won the UEFA Europa League in 2014–15 and 2015–16.
• Paris Saint-Germain (France): Signed by PSG in 2016, then loaned to West Bromwich Albion (Premier League) for 2017–18 and to Lokomotiv Moscow (Russia) for 2018–19.
• Lokomotiv Moscow: Joined permanently and won the Russian Cup in 2018–19 (loan) and later continued with the club.
• Later moves: Played for FC Krasnodar and had stints in other leagues; his club career has included top-level experience across France, Spain, England and Russia.

International career:

• Made his Poland senior debut in 2008.
• Over 100 caps for the Poland national team (centurion), serving as a regular starter for many years.
• Represented Poland at major tournaments including UEFA Euro 2016, FIFA World Cup 2018, and UEFA Euro 2020 (held in 2021).
• Known for leadership on the pitch and often wore the captain's armband in national-team appearances.

Playing style and strengths:

• Defensive-minded midfielder with strong tackling and interception skills.
• Good positional awareness and ability to protect the back four.
• Strong in aerial duels and capable of driving forward with powerful runs from midfield.
• Known for work-rate, leadership, and composure under pressure.

Honours (selected):

• UEFA Europa League: 2014–15, 2015–16 (Sevilla)
• Russian Cup: 2018–19 (Lokomotiv Moscow, during loan)
• Individual awards include various team-of-the-season and player of the month recognitions during his time in different leagues.

Notable facts:

• Fluent in multiple languages and known for a professional approach off the field.
• One of Poland’s most-capped midfielders of his generation and a recognizable figure in European club competitions.