Robert Kolendowicz (Polish pronunciation: [ˈrɔ.bɛrt ˌkɔ.lɛn.ˈdɔ.vʲit͡ʂ]; born 26 September 1980) is a Polish professional football manager and former player who played as a midfielder. He is currently the manager of Ekstraklasa club Pogoń Szczecin.

Robert Kolendowicz
Kolendowicz with Zagłębie Lubin in 2008
Personal information
Date of birth (1980-09-26) 26 September 1980 (age 44)
Place of birth Poznań, Poland
Height 1.74 m (5 ft 9 in)
Position(s) Midfielder
Team information
Current team
Pogoń Szczecin (manager)
Youth career
MKS Chocicza
SKS 13 Poznań
MKS Chocicza
Olimpia Poznań
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1997–1998 Amica Wronki 0 (0)
1998 Lech Poznań 3 (0)
1999 Warta Poznań
1999 RRC Heirnis Gent
2000–2004 GKS Bełchatów 94 (4)
2001Dyskobolia Grodzisk (loan) 2 (0)
2005–2006 Korona Kielce 19 (0)
2006 ŁKS Łódź 14 (1)
2007–2010 Zagłębie Lubin 66 (2)
2010 Odra Wodzisław 9 (0)
2010–2013 Pogoń Szczecin 77 (8)
2013–2015 Flota Świnoujście 19 (0)
2015–2016 Mewa Resko 7 (0)
International career
2006 Poland 1 (0)
Managerial career
2018–2024 Pogoń Szczecin (assistant)
2024– Pogoń Szczecin
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

International career

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Kolendowicz made one appearance for the Poland national team on 6 December 2006, as a second-half substitute in a 5–2 friendly win over United Arab Emirates.[1]

Managerial career

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In 2015, Kolendowicz joined Pogoń Szczecin's academy as a youth coordinator. He held this position until 2018, when he joined the first-team coaching staff as an assistant. In March 2024, he obtained the UEFA Pro coaching license. On 15 August 2024, Kolendowicz took on his first senior managerial role after being appointed manager of Pogoń, replacing the outgoing Jens Gustafsson.[2]

Managerial statistics

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As of match played 23 November 2024
Team From To Record
G W D L GF GA GD Win %
Pogoń Szczecin 15 August 2024 Present 14 8 0 6 22 17 +5 057.14
Total 14 8 0 6 22 17 +5 057.14

Honours

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Zagłębie Lubin

References

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  1. ^ "Mecz towarzyski: ZEA – Polska 2:5 (1:2)" (in Polish). Polish Football Association. 6 December 2006. Archived from the original on 14 July 2012. Retrieved 15 August 2024.
  2. ^ "Robert Kolendowicz nowym trenerem Pogoni" (in Polish). Pogoń Szczecin. 15 August 2024. Retrieved 15 August 2024.
  3. ^ "Gdzie się podziali tamci piłkarze? Mistrzowskie Zagłębie Lubin". igol.pl (in Polish). 10 May 2016. Retrieved 9 December 2023.
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