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Grzegorz Lato is credited as an association football player, association football coach and politician. Grzegorz Lato was born on April 8, 1950 in Malbork, Pomeranian Voivodeship, Poland. That works out to 76 years old in 2026. Recorded honors include Knight of the Order of Polonia Restituta, Piłka nożna magazine plebiscite (1977, 1981), Gold Cross of Merit and 4 more. The listed height is 175 cm.
My Take
Grzegorz Lato is, to me, the beating heart of Poland's golden footballing generation. Winning the Golden Boot at the 1974 World Cup, this 175cm winger had no business outscoring bigger stars, yet his pace and predatory instinct made him unstoppable. I'm struck by how a man from Malbork helped drag Polish football onto the global stage. His later turns as coach and politician reveal a restless drive that never quite left the pitch. Twice named Poland's player of the year, Lato represents the kind of era-defining dedication I deeply respect, the player who carried a nation's hopes on tireless legs.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Grzegorz Lato
- Name (Japanese)
- グジェゴシ・ラトー
- Reading
- ぐじぇごし・らとー
- Born
- April 8, 1950 (age 76)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aries / Tiger
- Origin
- Malbork, Pomeranian Voivodeship, Poland
- Height
- 175 cm
- Occupation
- association football player / association football coach / politician
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- Knight of the Order of Polonia Restituta
- 1977 Piłka nożna magazine plebiscite
- 1981 Piłka nożna magazine plebiscite
- Gold Cross of Merit
- Officer of the Order of Polonia Restituta
- Honored Master of Sports of Poland
- Gold Medal "For Outstanding Sport Achievements"
- Silver Medal "For Outstanding Sport Achievements"
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4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-24
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.
Frequently asked questions
When was Grzegorz Lato born?
Born April 8, 1950 (age 76).
Where is Grzegorz Lato from?
Grzegorz Lato is from Malbork, Pomeranian Voivodeship, Poland.
What does Grzegorz Lato do?
Grzegorz Lato works as association football player, association football coach, politician.
How tall is Grzegorz Lato?
Grzegorz Lato is 175 cm.
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