Lukas Podolski

Date of Birth: June 4, 1985

Zodiac Sign: Gemini

Biography

Lukas Josef Podolski was born on June 4, 1985, in Gliwice, Poland. He is a retired professional footballer who played as a forward. Podolski’s career began at 1. FC Köln, where he made his professional debut in 2003. His talent quickly became evident, and he earned a move to Bayern Munich in 2006. Despite a mixed spell at Bayern, where he won the Bundesliga title, Podolski’s international career flourished. He scored 49 goals in 130 appearances for the German national team, winning the FIFA World Cup in 2014 and earning the Best Young Player award in 2006. Podolski also had successful stints at Arsenal, Inter Milan, and Galatasaray, before returning to his roots at 1. FC Köln and later playing for Vissel Kobe in Japan and Antalyaspor in Turkey. Known for his powerful left foot and charismatic personality, Podolski remains a beloved figure in football. Off the pitch, he has ventured into business, opening a kebab shop and an ice cream parlor in Germany.

5 Interesting Facts about Lukas Podolski

1. Lukas Podolski is one of only four players to have scored at three different World Cups for Germany (2006, 2010, 2014).

2. He holds the record for the fastest goal scored by a German international, netting in just 9 seconds against Ecuador in 2013.

3. Podolski has a kebab shop called “Mangal Döner” in Cologne, Germany.

4. He won the Best Young Player Award at the 2006 FIFA World Cup.

5. Podolski has a charitable foundation aimed at helping underprivileged children and promoting sports.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Lukas Podolski

1. “I am proud to be able to wear the eagle on my chest.”

2. “When I step onto the pitch, I’m ready to do the best I can.”

3. “Football is my passion, but it’s not the only thing in life.”

4. “I always try to give back to the community that supported me.”

5. “The World Cup win was a dream come true and something I’ll never forget.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

At the peak of his career, Lukas Podolski’s net worth was estimated to be around $50 million.

Children

Lukas Podolski has two children with his wife Monika Puchalski: a son named Louis Gabriel Podolski, born in 2008, and a daughter named Maya Podolski, born in 2016.