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 Name Wojciech Tomasz Szczęsny
Nickname Wojciech
Profession Former Footballer
Age 34 Years (2024)
Date of Birth 18 April 1990
Birthplace Warsaw, Poland
Nationality Polish
Gender Male

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 Inches 6 feet 5 inches
Weight in KG 90 kg
Eye Color Brown
Hair Color Brown

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 Status Married
Wife / Spouse Marina Luczenko-Szczesna
Son Liam (born 2018)
Daughter Noelia (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  
Father Maciej Szczęsny
Mother Alicja Szczęsna
Brother Jan Szczęsny
Sister Natalia Szczęsna
Wojciech Szczęsny with wife and son
Wojciech Szczęsny with wife and son

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