Photo: Sven Mandel / CC BY-SA 4.0 (source: Wikimedia Commons)
My Take
Podolski is one of those footballers I find impossible not to root for. Born in Gliwice and shining for Germany, he paired a thunderous left foot with a grin that never seemed to fade. What moves me most is that after retiring he returned to buy his old club, Gornik Zabrze, a gesture that reveals where his heart truly lies. Add the fact that he writes non-fiction, and you get a man who lives thoughtfully off the pitch too. For me he embodies the rare blend of fierce talent and genuine warmth, and that combination earns my lasting affection.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Lukas Podolski
- Name (Japanese)
- ルーカス・ポドルスキ
- Reading
- るーかす・ぽどるすき
- Born
- June 4, 1985 (age 41)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Gemini / Ox
- Origin
- Gliwice, Silesian Voivodeship, Poland
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 182 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- association football player / non-fiction writer / athlete
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- Footballer of the month
- 2004 Goal of the Month
- 2006 Silbernes Lorbeerblatt
- 2003 Player of the month
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Lukas Podolski born?
Born June 4, 1985 (age 41).
Where is Lukas Podolski from?
Lukas Podolski is from Gliwice, Silesian Voivodeship, Poland.
What does Lukas Podolski do?
Lukas Podolski works as association football player, non-fiction writer, athlete.
How tall is Lukas Podolski?
Lukas Podolski is 182 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.