Dariusz Żuraw (born 14 November 1972) is a Polish professional football manager and former player who was most recently in charge of I liga club Wisła Płock. Besides Poland, he has played in Germany.[1]
 Żuraw in 2014 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Dariusz Żuraw | ||
| Date of birth | 14 November 1972 | ||
| Place of birth | Wieluń, Poland | ||
| Height | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Centre-back | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1989–1990 | LZS Ostrówek | ||
| 1990–1992 | LZS Rychłocice | 5 | (0) |
| 1992–1996 | WKS Wieluń | 71 | (4) |
| 1996–1997 | Okocimski KS Brzesko | 42 | (2) |
| 1997–2001 | Zagłębie Lubin | 100 | (10) |
| 2001–2008 | Hannover 96 | 146 | (7) |
| 2008–2009 | Arka Gdynia | 30 | (6) |
| 2009–2011 | WKS Wieluń | ||
| International career | |||
| 2005 | Poland | 1 | (0) |
| Managerial career | |||
| 2010–2012 | WKS Wieluń | ||
| 2012–2013 | Odra Opole | ||
| 2014 | Miedź Legnica | ||
| 2017–2018 | Znicz Pruszków | ||
| 2018–2019 | Lech Poznań II | ||
| 2018 | Lech Poznań (caretaker) | ||
| 2019–2021 | Lech Poznań | ||
| 2021 | Zagłębie Lubin | ||
| 2022–2023 | Podbeskidzie Bielsko-Biała | ||
| 2023–2024 | Wisła Płock | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Club career
editBorn in Wieluń, Żuraw began his career in his native Poland, playing for a succession of lower league teams: LZS Ostrówek, LZS Rychłocice, WKS Wieluń, Okocimski KS Brzesko, Zagłębie Lubin.[2]
He was spotted by Hannover 96, then of 2. Bundesliga, and moved there on 24 October 2001, making his debut a month later on 28 November 2001 in a DFB-Pokal tie against VfL Wolfsburg II. He immediately enjoyed success, as the club won promotion, comfortably finishing as champions.
Żuraw's first game at the top level was also a memorable occasion as he scored after just 6 minutes against Hamburger SV.
He was a regular fixture in defence during his seven seasons with Hannover 96; in 2004–05, he was just one game away from being an ever-present (as suspension ruled him out).
In 2008, he transferred to the Polish Ekstraklasa club Arka Gdynia, on a free transfer from Hannover 96.
International career
editŻuraw made one appearance for the Poland national team, in a 3–1 friendly defeat to Belarus on 9 February 2005.[3]
Managerial career
editAhead of the 2017–18 season, Żuraw took over as manager at Znicz Pruszków, newly relegated to the third-tier II liga.[4]
From 31 March 2019 to 6 April 2021, he served as manager of Ekstraklasa club Lech Poznań.[5]
On 6 September 2022, he was appointed manager of second-tier side Podbeskidzie Bielsko-Biała, signing a deal until June 2024.[6] On 3 June 2023, during a press conference following a 4–3 comeback win against Resovia, which saw Podbeskidzie finish the season in 7th, one spot short of promotion play-offs, Żuraw announced he would be leaving the team with immediate effect.[7]
On 26 October 2023, Żuraw took charge of another I liga club Wisła Płock.[8] After losing the last three games of the regular season and missing out on the promotion play-offs by two points, Żuraw left the club by mutual consent on 27 May 2024.[9]
Honours
editManager
editOdra Opole
- III liga Opole–Silesia: 2012–13[10]
- Polish Cup (Opole regional level): 2012–13[11]
Individual
- Ekstraklasa Coach of the Month: June 2020,[12] July 2020[13]
References
edit- ^ „Budujemy kadrę na przyszły sezon. Ale chciałbym wiedzieć co dalej ze mną” weszlo.com
- ^ "Dariusz Żuraw". 90 Minut (in Polish). Retrieved 2 March 2010.
- ^ "Dariusz Żuraw". worldfootball.net. Retrieved 3 October 2021.
- ^ "Dariusz Żuraw trenerem pierwszej drużyny Znicza". Znicz Pruszków (in Polish). 21 June 2017. Archived from the original on 24 January 2021. Retrieved 6 April 2021.
- ^ Dariusz Żuraw odchodzi z Lecha
- ^ "Dariusz Żuraw trenerem TSP!" (in Polish). Podbeskidzie Bielsko-Biała. 6 September 2022.
- ^ "Dariusz Żuraw odchodzi z Podbeskidzia. Decyzję podjął sam trener". dziennikzachodni.pl (in Polish). 3 June 2023. Retrieved 3 June 2023.
- ^ "Dariusz Żuraw trenerem Wisły Płock" (in Polish). Wisła Płock. 26 October 2023. Retrieved 26 October 2023.
- ^ Galiński, Tomasz (27 May 2024). "To koniec. Dariusz Żuraw zwolniony". sportowefakty.wp.pl (in Polish). Retrieved 27 May 2024.
- ^ "III liga 2012/2013, grupa: opolsko-śląska". 90minut.pl (in Polish). Retrieved 27 May 2024.
- ^ "Puchar Polski 2012/2013, grupa: Opolski ZPN". 90minut.pl (in Polish). Retrieved 27 May 2024.
- ^ "Trener Czerwca 2020: Dariusz Żuraw" (in Polish). Ekstraklasa. 9 July 2020. Archived from the original on 16 July 2020. Retrieved 23 July 2020.
- ^ "Trener Lipca 2020: Dariusz Żuraw" (in Polish). Ekstraklasa. 12 August 2020. Archived from the original on 12 September 2020. Retrieved 29 August 2020.
External links
edit- Dariusz Żuraw at fussballdaten.de (in German)