Polish football player and manager Franciszek Smuda has passed away at the age of 76. His family is mourning the unbearable loss.
Smuda was positioned as a defender and started his playing career at Unia Racibórz. Later, Dzieci was associated with Odra Wodzisław Śląski.
Highlights
- Franciszek Smuda was the father of two dzieci, a son, Grzegorz, and a daughter, Sabina, from his first marriage with Halina.
- Smuda was not only the child of his parents; he grew up with three siblings: a brother and two sisters.
- Franciszek’s name was linked with multiple women, including Małgorzata Drewniak.
He officially debuted in the Ekstraklasa, playing for Stal Mielec during the 1970–71 season. He also participated in the NASL Hartford Bi-Centennials.
Franciszek played for more than ten clubs throughout his active years and finished as a player in Germany.
After retiring from playing career, Smuda began coaching successfully in the lower leagues of Germany.
Additionally, he worked with clubs like Altay Izmir and Konyaspor, where he coached for four years.
Smuda Had A Son, Grzegorz, and a Daughter, Sabina, from his First Marriage
Franciszek Smuda was married twice. With his first wife, Smuda welcomed two dzieci (kids): a son named Grzegorz and a daughter named Sabina.
His first wife’s name is reported to be Halina. The former pair parted ways for an undisclosed reason.
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Following their divorce, Smuda reportedly dated other women. In an interview, his brother revealed that girls would love him due to his appearance.
Both of Smuda’s children have kept themselves far from the public eye. They do not have social media handles, making sharing information regarding their personal and professional lives more challenging.
Additionally, none of the media outlets have given their current news, but it is believed that Grzegorz and Sabina might be mourning the loss of their beloved father.
Franciszek Smuda Grew Up Along With His Three Siblings
Franciszek Smuda was a family person born on June 22, 1948, to his parents, Gerard and Marta, in Lubomia, Poland.
His father, Gerard, was a railway worker. Meanwhile, Smuda was not the only child of his parents as he grew up alongside his siblings.
Franciszek Smuda, jedna z najbarwniejszych postaci polskiej piłki. Człowiek który zawsze miał swoje zdanie.
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Dla nas odzyskał MP w 1999 roku po 21 latach oczekiwania.
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Franciszek had a younger brother, Jan, who served as the Mine Methane Drainage Plant president in Rybnik.
Likewise, he had two sisters named Urszula and Krystyna. Urszula is an economist, while Krystyna is a retired teacher.
She even served as a councilor of the Wodzisław district council. After separation from his wife, he dated some women and got hooked on a woman named Małgorzata Drewniak, an ophthalmologist.
When Smuda and Drewniak met, she knew only a little about football. However, later, Drewniak was impressed by Smuda.
They fell for each other and married later. The couple remained together for a long time but never gave details about their personal life in the media.
Additional Information
- Following Franciszek Smuda’s successful playing and coaching career, his net worth at the time of his demise is estimated at least $20 million.
- Smuda was four time-honored with the title of Polish Coach of the Year in 1996, 1997, 1999, and 2008.
- Franciszek was battling with Blood Cancer for a long time, and his health was in a critical condition.
