Anyone remember Podolski?

Veteran striker Lukas Podolski is still playing in the Polish national championship at the age of 40.

Podolski decided to retire in October 2024.

Podolski has been playing for Gornik Zabrze in the Polish national championship since 2021. In October 2024, he announced his retirement, but surprisingly returned to play until now. Since the beginning of the 2025/26 season, Podolski has played 5 matches and has not scored a goal.

Off the pitch, the veteran striker has found success in business with a popular kebab restaurant chain. Podolski's current contract expires at the end of this year, and fans are waiting to see whether he will continue playing or hang up his boots.

"Podolski showed many people that football is not just about titles or fame, but also about endless passion, a connection with the ball that no award can replace. In the world of football, cases like Podolski always happen."

Podolski has played for many clubs, including Bayern and Arsenal, but has not achieved the impressive form he achieved when playing for Cologne. In the peak season of his career (2011/12), this striker scored 18 goals in 29 appearances in the Bundesliga.

At the national team level, Podolski won the 2014 World Cup. He also helped the German team finish second at Euro 2008 and third at the 2006 and 2010 World Cups. Off the field, Podolski spends time taking care of his family and developing a chain of kebab shops across Germany.

Source: https://znews.vn/con-ai-nho-podolski-post1581111.html