Wojciech Szczęsny: The Man Behind the Goalkeeping Legend

Wojciech Szczęsny Biography and Unknown Facts

Wojciech Szczęsny, born in Warsaw, Poland, is the son of former professional goalkeeper Maciej Szczęsny. Football was in his blood, with his father having played for notable Polish clubs like Legia Warsaw and Wisła Kraków. Wojciech’s brother, Jan, also pursued a career as a goalkeeper, making it a family tradition.

Wojciech Szczęsny Biography and Unknown Facts

Wojciech Szczęsny Wiki and Biography 
Real NameWojciech Tomasz Szczęsny
NicknameWojciech
ProfessionFormer Footballer
Age34 Years (2024)
Date of Birth18 April 1990
BirthplaceWarsaw, Poland
NationalityPolish
GenderMale

Club Career

Szczęsny began his football journey with Legia Warsaw before signing with Arsenal in January 2006. He made his professional debut for Arsenal in 2009 and quickly became a fan favorite, winning two FA Cups and sharing the 2013–14 Premier League Golden Glove with Petr Čech. After loan spells with Brentford and Roma, Szczęsny moved to Juventus in 2017, where he initially served as a backup to Gianluigi Buffon. He later became the club’s first-choice goalkeeper, winning multiple Serie A titles and earning a Yashin Trophy nomination in 2019. Szczęsny retired from professional football in 2024.

Wojciech Tomasz Szczęsny
Wojciech Tomasz Szczęsny
Physical Status 
Height in Inches6 feet 5 inches
Weight in KG90 kg
Eye ColorBrown
Hair ColorBrown

International Career

Szczęsny earned 84 caps for Poland, debuting in 2009. He represented Poland in four UEFA European Championships (2012, 2016, 2020, 2024) and two FIFA World Cups (2018, 2022), becoming a key figure for his national team.

Wojciech Szczęsny with his family
Wojciech Szczęsny with his family
Affairs, Girlfriends, and Marital Status 
Marital StatusMarried
Wife / SpouseMarina Luczenko-Szczesna
SonLiam (born 2018)
DaughterNoelia (born 2004)

Personal Life and Unknown Facts

Wojciech, often referred to as “Tek,” is recognized for his distinctive character. In 2013, he started a relationship with Polish singer Marina Łuczenko, and the couple tied the knot in 2016. They are parents to two children: a son named Liam and a daughter named Noelia. Although Szczęsny hails from Poland, he won over fans in both England and Italy with his approachable demeanor and the London accent he adopted during his time in the UK.

Wojciech Szczęsny with Marina Luczenko-Szczesna
Wojciech Szczęsny with Marina Luczenko-Szczesna
Family and Relatives 
FatherMaciej Szczęsny
MotherAlicja Szczęsna
BrotherJan Szczęsny
SisterNatalia Szczęsna
Wojciech Szczęsny with wife and son
Wojciech Szczęsny with wife and son

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