Biography
Who is Lukas Podolski?
Early life and real name
Lukas Podolski was born on June 4, 1985, in Gliwice, Germany. His full given name is Łukasz Józef Podolski. His parents are Waldemar Podolski and Krystyna Podolska. Born in Poland, he moved to Germany at the age of two.
He began his football path at the youth team of FC 07 Bergheim at the age of six. He later joined 1. FC Köln at the age of ten, where his football talents were first noticed by coaches.
Club career highlights
Lukas Podolski made his senior debut for 1. FC Köln in 2003. He later transferred to FC Bayern Munich, where he won the Bundesliga and DFB-Pokal double in the 2007-08 season under manager Ottmar Hitzfeld.
After returning to 1. FC Köln for a second spell, he moved to the English Premier League to play for Arsenal F.C. In 2012. With Arsenal, he won the FA Cup in 2014. Throughout his career, he also played for Inter Milan, Galatasaray, Vissel Kobe, Antalyaspor, and Górnik Zabrze.
International football success
Lukas Podolski represented the Germany men's national association football team with great success. He played in seven major tournaments and was a key part of the squad that won the 2014 FIFA World Cup.
He earned 130 caps for his country, making him the fourth most-capped player in German history. He also scored 49 international goals, placing him as the third-highest goalscorer in the history of the German national team.
Personal life and physical details
Lukas Podolski stands at a height of 182 centimeters. Beyond his playing days, he has also worked as a non-fiction writer and athlete.
He later became the majority owner of the Polish club Górnik Zabrze, where he finished his professional playing career before announcing his retirement.
Birthday and age
Lukas Podolski was born on June 4, 1985, which makes Lukas 41 years old today. That birthday falls under the Gemini sign. Lukas shares the date with 32 other famous people.
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