Jerzy Gorgoń


Jerzy Paweł Gorgoń is a Polish former professional footballer who is best remembered for his participation in the 1972 Summer Olympics. He was a 6'4" tall central defender, who became well known in 1967 while playing for Górnik Zabrze. He helped Zabrze to five consecutive Polish Cups in 1968–72. Gorgoń participated in the 1974 World Cup in, then, West Germany, winning third place with the Poland national team and being his squad's defensive pillar.
He won 55 international caps overall, and took on the role of captaincy once. He also played in the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal.
He moved to Switzerland in 1980 to play for St. Gallen. He later coached the reserve and youth teams of Blau-Weiss St. Gallen as well as at the football academy in Gossau.

Career statistics

International

No.DateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition
11 September 1972Nürnberg, West Germany1–02–11972 Summer Olympics
21 September 1972Nürnberg, West Germany2–12–11972 Summer Olympics
31 August 1973Toronto, Canada2–13–1Friendly
45 August 1973Los Angeles, United States1–01–0Friendly
58 August 1973Monterrey, Mexico1–12–1Friendly
619 June 1974Munich, West GermanyFlag of Haiti.svg|HAI|1964

Honours

Górnik Zabrze
Poland
Individual