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My Take
What draws me to Adam Matysek is the quiet dignity of his career. A 191 cm Polish goalkeeper from the gritty industrial town of Piekary Slaskie, he earned 34 caps and made Poland's 2002 World Cup squad, yet never took the pitch at the tournament. That detail fascinates me more than any highlight reel would. Being the trusted backup, training every day for a moment that may never come, demands a particular kind of character. His later move to the boardroom at Odra Opole feels fitting. Matysek strikes me as a steady, unglamorous professional who served the game from the shadows, and I respect that deeply.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Adam Matysek
- Name (Japanese)
- アダム・マティセク
- Reading
- あだむ・まてぃせく
- Born
- July 19, 1968 (age 58)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Cancer / Monkey
- Origin
- Piekary Śląskie, Silesian Voivodeship, Poland
- Height
- 191 cm
- Occupation
- association football player
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Adam Matysek born?
Born July 19, 1968 (age 58).
Where is Adam Matysek from?
Adam Matysek is from Piekary Śląskie, Silesian Voivodeship, Poland.
What does Adam Matysek do?
Adam Matysek works as association football player.
How tall is Adam Matysek?
Adam Matysek is 191 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.