Jacek Magiera
Polish footballer and manager
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Key Takeaways
- Jacek Magiera (born 1 January 1977) is a Polish professional football manager and former player who played as a centre-back or defensive midfielder.
- Senior career Magiera started his senior career at Raków Częstochowa in 1991.
- At Legia, he made over 170 appearances throughout nine seasons.
- International career In 1993, Magiera played for Poland under-16 and under-17 national teams.
- Managerial career Early years On 20 December 2006, Magiera joined Legia's staff as an assistant coach, whilst simultaneously holding the same role with the Poland U18s.
Jacek Magiera (born 1 January 1977) is a Polish professional football manager and former player who played as a centre-back or defensive midfielder. He is currently the assistant manager of the Poland national team.
Senior career
Magiera started his senior career at Raków Częstochowa in 1991. He played there for six seasons before he moved to Legia Warsaw in 1997.
At Legia, he made over 170 appearances throughout nine seasons. Magiera was loaned out to Widzew Łódź in 2000, and to his former club Raków Częstochowa in 2006 before signing for Cracovia which was his last club as a player.
International career
In 1993, Magiera played for Poland under-16 and under-17 national teams. He won the 1993 UEFA European Under-16 Championship in Turkey with Poland U16.
Managerial career
Early years
On 20 December 2006, Magiera joined Legia's staff as an assistant coach, whilst simultaneously holding the same role with the Poland U18s. On 7 January 2014, Magiera took charge of Legia's reserve team and left his post on 7 June 2015.
Zagłębie Sosnowiec
On 16 May 2016, Magiera became the head coach of I liga club Zagłębie Sosnowiec. He led the team in eleven games before leaving by mutual consent on 22 September that year.
Legia Warsaw
Two days after departing Zagłębie, Magiera was announced by Legia as their new manager, signing a two-year contract with an extension option. With Magiera in charge, Legia finished third in the 2016–17 UEFA Champions League group stage and secured a spot in the Round of 32 of the Europa League.
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