Tomasz Hajto

Polish footballer (born 1972)

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Tomasz Nikodem Hajto ( Polish pronunciation: [ˈtɔmaʂ ˈxajtɔ] ; born 16 October 1972) is a Polish football pundit, agent, former player and manager.
He moved to Góral Żywiec before making his big break in 1991 with Hutnik Kraków.
Hajto was soon to create interest from other countries, most particularly Germany and England, but it was to the former that he was first transferred.
After the team was relegated to 2.
He then signed a two-year contract with 1.

Tomasz Nikodem Hajto (Polish pronunciation: [ˈtɔmaʂ ˈxajtɔ]; born 16 October 1972) is a Polish football pundit, agent, former player and manager.

Club career

Born in Maków Podhalański, Hajto began his career playing for local club Halniak Maków Podhalański. He moved to Góral Żywiec before making his big break in 1991 with Hutnik Kraków. His prowess as a youngster was noticed by many, and in 1993–94 he was transferred to Górnik Zabrze.

Hajto was soon to create interest from other countries, most particularly Germany and England, but it was to the former that he was first transferred. He first played for MSV Duisburg for two seasons. After the team was relegated to 2. Bundesliga, Hajto was transferred to FC Schalke 04, where he played until 2004. He then signed a two-year contract with 1. FC Nürnberg. As he had not met the expectations, he was transferred to Southampton in summer 2005. In January 2006, his contract with Southampton was cancelled, enabling him to sign for Derby County on an eighteen-month contract, however this deal was also terminated early, after only four months at the club.

International career

Hajto participated in the 2002 FIFA World Cup, where he played two matches against South Korea and Portugal. He has scored six goals in 62 caps for Poland.