Józef Mlynarczyk
Encyclopedia
Józef Młynarczyk is a retired Polish
footballer who played as a goalkeeper.
in the last-eight (4–3 on aggregate).
In 1984, 31-year old Młynarczyk was allowed to leave the Iron Curtain
country and move abroad, joining SC Bastia
in France
. In January 1986, he switched countries again, joining F.C. Porto from Portugal
, where he won the European Cup
, the Intercontinental Cup
and the UEFA Super Cup; after an interesting battle for first-choice status with Zé Beto
, he eventually became the starter (he was on goal for all of these finals), but lost his importance after the emergence of 18-year old Vítor Baía
, choosing to retire from football in June 1989, at nearly 36.
Młynarczyk started immediately working with Porto's goalkeepers after his retirement, a position he would also hold at former side Widzew Łódź. On 21 April 2008, he resigned, after the latter club hired Janusz Wójcik
as manager.
for Poland
during seven years, the first arriving in 1979 whilst in the ranks of lowly Odra Opole
.
He participated - always as starter - with the national team in two FIFA World Cup
s: 1982
and 1986
, finishing in third place in the former edition, and being ousted by Brazil
in the round of 16 in the latter. Młynarczyk would also work as goalkeeping coach for the national team, before being replaced by Jacek Kazimierski
.
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 who played as a goalkeeper.
Club career
Młynarczyk arrived at Widzew Łódź in 1980 aged 27, after playing for three modest clubs. During his four-year spell, in which he was equally first and second-choice, the club won two Ekstraklasa titles, finishing second in the other two. In the 1982–83 European Cup, he helped Widzew to the semifinals, after edging LiverpoolLiverpool F.C.
Liverpool Football Club is an English Premier League football club based in Liverpool, Merseyside. Liverpool has won eighteen League titles, second most in English football, seven FA Cups and a record seven League Cups...
in the last-eight (4–3 on aggregate).
In 1984, 31-year old Młynarczyk was allowed to leave the Iron Curtain
Iron Curtain
The concept of the Iron Curtain symbolized the ideological fighting and physical boundary dividing Europe into two separate areas from the end of World War II in 1945 until the end of the Cold War in 1989...
country and move abroad, joining SC Bastia
SC Bastia
Sporting Club de Bastia is a French association football club based in Bastia on the island of Corsica. The club currently plays in the Championnat National, the third division of French football. Bastia previously had stints in both Ligue 1 and Ligue 2...
in France
France
The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
. In January 1986, he switched countries again, joining F.C. Porto from Portugal
Portugal
Portugal , officially the Portuguese Republic is a country situated in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. Portugal is the westernmost country of Europe, and is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the West and South and by Spain to the North and East. The Atlantic archipelagos of the...
, where he won the European Cup
UEFA Champions League
The UEFA Champions League, known simply the Champions League and originally known as the European Champion Clubs' Cup or European Cup, is an annual international club football competition organised by the Union of European Football Associations since 1955 for the top football clubs in Europe. It...
, the Intercontinental Cup
Intercontinental Cup (football)
The European/South American Cup, commonly referred to as the World Club Championship, Intercontinental Cup or Toyota Cup, was a football competition endorsed by UEFA and CONMEBOL, contested between the winners of the European Cup and the South American Copa Libertadores...
and the UEFA Super Cup; after an interesting battle for first-choice status with Zé Beto
Zé Beto
José Alberto Teixeira Ferreirinha, aka Zé Beto , was a Portuguese footballer who played as a goalkeeper.He played almost his entire career at F.C...
, he eventually became the starter (he was on goal for all of these finals), but lost his importance after the emergence of 18-year old Vítor Baía
Vítor Baía
Vítor Manuel Martins Baía, OIH , is a retired Portuguese footballer who played as a goalkeeper.His career was intimately connected with F.C...
, choosing to retire from football in June 1989, at nearly 36.
Młynarczyk started immediately working with Porto's goalkeepers after his retirement, a position he would also hold at former side Widzew Łódź. On 21 April 2008, he resigned, after the latter club hired Janusz Wójcik
Janusz Wójcik
Janusz Marek Wójcik is a Polish politician and former football player and coach.-Playing Career:He played in several clubs at home and abroad, including Agrykola, Gwardia, Ursus and Hutnik Warszawa, Ravalpandi and the Toronto Falcons .-Coaching career:Wójcik also trained several Polish clubs like...
as manager.
International career
Młynarczyk gained 42 capsCap (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 Poland
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...
during seven years, the first arriving in 1979 whilst in the ranks of lowly Odra Opole
Odra Opole
Odra Opole is a football club based in Opole, Poland, currently playing in the Polish First League...
.
He participated - always as starter - with the national team in two FIFA World Cup
FIFA World Cup
The FIFA World Cup, often simply the World Cup, is an international association football competition contested by the senior men's national teams of the members of Fédération Internationale de Football Association , the sport's global governing body...
s: 1982
1982 FIFA World Cup
The 1982 FIFA World Cup, the 12th FIFA World Cup, was held in Spain from 13 June to 11 July. The tournament was won by Italy, after defeating West Germany 3–1 in the final.-Host selection:...
and 1986
1986 FIFA World Cup
The 1986 FIFA World Cup, the 13th FIFA World Cup, was held in Mexico from 31 May to 29 June. The tournament was the second to feature a 24-team format. Colombia had been originally chosen to host the competition by FIFA but, largely due to economic reasons, was not able to do so and officially...
, finishing in third place in the former edition, and being ousted by Brazil
Brazil national football team
The Brazil national football team represents Brazil in international men's football and is controlled by the Brazilian Football Confederation , the governing body for football in Brazil. They are a member of the International Federation of Association Football since 1923 and also a member of the...
in the round of 16 in the latter. Młynarczyk would also work as goalkeeping coach for the national team, before being replaced by Jacek Kazimierski
Jacek Kazimierski
Jacek Kazimierski is a retired Polish football player.He began his career in Agrykoli Warsaw and later played for Legia Warsaw, Olympiakos Piraeus and KAA Gent. He won the Polish Cup twice in 1980 and 1981 with Legia Warsaw and appeared in 225 Polish league games...
.
Team
- European CupUEFA Champions LeagueThe UEFA Champions League, known simply the Champions League and originally known as the European Champion Clubs' Cup or European Cup, is an annual international club football competition organised by the Union of European Football Associations since 1955 for the top football clubs in Europe. It...
: 1986–87 - Intercontinental CupIntercontinental Cup (football)The European/South American Cup, commonly referred to as the World Club Championship, Intercontinental Cup or Toyota Cup, was a football competition endorsed by UEFA and CONMEBOL, contested between the winners of the European Cup and the South American Copa Libertadores...
: 1987 - UEFA Super Cup: 1987
- Polish League: 1980–81, 1981–82
- Portuguese LeaguePortuguese LigaThe Primeira Liga , formerly called Primeira Divisão, currently named Liga ZON Sagres after their main sponsors, is the top professional association football division of the Portuguese football league system...
: 1985–86, 1987–88 - Portuguese CupTaça de PortugalThe Taça de Portugal is the main Portuguese national football knock-out competition. The tournament has been officially known as the Taça de Portugal Millennium since 2008, due to its sponsorship by Portuguese private bank Millennium BCP. It has occurred on a yearly basis since 1938 and is...
: 1987–88 - Portuguese Supercup: 1986; Runner-up 1988