Andrzej Rudy
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Andrzej Rudy is a former Polish
footballer.
Having starting in football with Odra Ścinawa (1981–83), the central midfielder debuted professionally with Śląsk Wrocław (1983–88), then switched to GKS Katowice
(1988–89).
In July 1989, Rudy emigrated, joining German Bundsliga
side 1. FC Köln
. After a short stint with Denmark
's Brøndby IF
(January–June 1992), he returned to Köln, remaining there until May 1995, subsequently moving to VfL Bochum
in the second division
(one season).
After leaving Germany, Rudy played for Lierse S.K.
(1996–97, 1999–2000), AFC Ajax (1997–99) and K.V.C. Westerlo
(2000–01), returning to Germany to retire, with SCB Preußen Köln (2001–02).
As a manager, Rudy worked with Borussia Fulda
(2002–04), Bonner SC
(2004–05)
and TSC Euskirchen (2007–08), returning in the next season to FC Köln, to work within the youth system.
Between 1986-98, Rudy received 16 caps
for the Poland national football team
(3 goals).
Poland
Poland , officially the Republic of Poland , is a country in Central Europe bordered by Germany to the west; the Czech Republic and Slovakia to the south; Ukraine, Belarus and Lithuania to the east; and the Baltic Sea and Kaliningrad Oblast, a Russian exclave, to the north...
footballer.
Having starting in football with Odra Ścinawa (1981–83), the central midfielder debuted professionally with Śląsk Wrocław (1983–88), then switched to GKS Katowice
GKS Katowice
GKS Katowice is a Polish football club based in Katowice, Poland. The club currently plays in the Polish First League.-History:In 1963 in Katowice a special organizational committee was called with the purpose of uniting all the clubs and sporting organizations of city into one large club which...
(1988–89).
In July 1989, Rudy emigrated, joining German Bundsliga
Fußball-Bundesliga
The Fußball-Bundesliga is a professional association football league in Germany. At the top of Germany's football league system, it is the country's primary football competition. It is contested by 18 teams and operates on a system of promotion and relegation with the 2. Bundesliga...
side 1. FC Köln
1. FC Köln
1. FC Köln is a German association football club based in Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia. It was formed in 1948 as a merger of the clubs Kölner Ballspiel-Club 1901 and SpVgg Sülz 07....
. After a short stint with Denmark
Denmark
Denmark is a Scandinavian country in Northern Europe. The countries of Denmark and Greenland, as well as the Faroe Islands, constitute the Kingdom of Denmark . It is the southernmost of the Nordic countries, southwest of Sweden and south of Norway, and bordered to the south by Germany. Denmark...
's Brøndby IF
Brøndby IF
Brøndby IF is a Danish professional football club based in Brøndbyvester, Brøndby, on the western outskirts of Copenhagen and is the biggest football club in Denmark with almost 2000 members. The club is also known as Brøndbyernes Idrætsforening, or Brøndby and BIF for short...
(January–June 1992), he returned to Köln, remaining there until May 1995, subsequently moving to VfL Bochum
VfL Bochum
Verein für Leibesübungen Bochum 1848 Fußballgemeinschaft, commonly referred to as simply VfL Bochum, is a German association football club based in the city of Bochum, North Rhine-Westphalia.-Founding to World War II:...
in the second division
2. Fußball-Bundesliga
- Changes in division set-up :* Number of clubs: currently 18. From 1974 to 1981 there were two conferences, each of 20 teams. In 1981–91 it had 20...
(one season).
After leaving Germany, Rudy played for Lierse S.K.
Lierse S.K.
Koninklijke Lierse Sportkring is a Belgian professional football club, from the city of Lier in the Antwerp province. Lierse has been playing in the Belgian Pro League since the 2010-11 season and they have already won the competition 4 times. They also have won 2 Belgian Cups...
(1996–97, 1999–2000), AFC Ajax (1997–99) and K.V.C. Westerlo
K.V.C. Westerlo
Koninklijke Voetbal Club Westerlo is a Belgian professional football club located in the city of Westerlo in the province of Antwerp. Westerlo has been playing in the Belgian Pro League since 1997–98. Their highest finish is a 6th place in 1999–2000, 2003–04 and 2008–09. They have won 1 Belgian...
(2000–01), returning to Germany to retire, with SCB Preußen Köln (2001–02).
As a manager, Rudy worked with Borussia Fulda
Borussia Fulda
Borussia Fulda is a German association football club from Fulda, Hesse. The club was founded 4 July 1904 as FC Borussia 1904 Fulda and underwent a number of changes in 1923 when they were first joined by Radsportclub 1907 Fulda in July, and then by Kraftsportklub Germania Fulda in September. On 6...
(2002–04), Bonner SC
Bonner SC
Bonner SC is a German association football club based in Bonn. The club was formed in 1965 through the merger of Bonner FV and Tura Bonn.-History:...
(2004–05)
and TSC Euskirchen (2007–08), returning in the next season to FC Köln, to work within the youth system.
Between 1986-98, Rudy received 16 caps
Cap (sport)
In sports, a cap is a metaphorical term for a player's appearance on a select team, such as a national team. The term dates from the practice in the United Kingdom of awarding a cap to every player in an international match of association football...
for the Poland national football team
Poland national football team
The Poland national football team represents Poland in association football and is controlled by the Polish Football Association, the governing body for football in Poland...
(3 goals).