Jan Bednarek Biography, Age, Wife, Transfer, Salary, FIFA 22, Career, Net Worth & Wiki

Professionally known as Jan Bednarek, Jan Kacper Bednarek plays center-back for Premier League club Southampton and for Poland’s national team. In the youth team of Lech Poznan, he began playing football. As a 17-year-old, he made his Ekstraklasa debut for Lech Poznan in 2013. Lech Poznan loaned him to Gornik Leczna for the 2015-16 season, where he made 17 league appearances.

Southampton signed him on 1 July 2017 for a reported £5 million fee and he made his Premier League debut on 14 April 2018. Various age groups have been represented by him at the international level. As an under-16, under-17, under-18, under-19, under-20, under-21, and at the senior level, he has represented Poland. On 4 September 2017, he made his international debut for Poland.

Jan Bednarek Bio/Wiki

The table below reveals concise information about Jan Bednarek. It gives you the ability to read through the Polish footballer profile as fast as possible.

Birth Name	Jan Kacper Bednarek
Nick Name/Popular Name	BRICK WALL
Age	27 (as in 2023) Years
Religion	Roman Catholic
Sun Sign/Zodiac Sign	Aries
Born Place	Slupca, Poland
Date of Birth	12 April 1996
Nationality	Polish
Residence	Slupca, Poland
Home Town	Slupca, Poland
Food Habit	Non-Vegetarian
Hobbies	Watching Movies, Horse Riding, Swimming
Parents/Family
Mother's Name	Beata Bednarek
Father's Name	Daniel Bednarek
Brother(s)	Filip Bednarek
Sister(s)	Not Available
Girlfriends/Affairs
Affairs/Girlfriends	Julia Nowak
Marital Status, Wife and Children
Wife/Spouse	Julia Nowak
Children	Daughters- Lilly Bednarek Sons- None
Education
School	Sokół Kleczew Sports School
College/University	Sokół Kleczew Sports School
Educational Qualification	Graduated
Profession	Professional Footballer
Brands Endorsed	Adidas
Career Manager/ Player Agent	Fabryka Futbolu
Football Career
Debut Club	• 2017: Southampton FC
Debut International	• 2017: Poland national football team
Jersey Number	• 35 (Southampton FC) • 5 (Poland national football team)
Current Team(s)	• Southampton FC • Poland national football team
Coach/Mentor/Manager	Rubén Sellés
Position	Defender - Centre-Back
Foot	Right
Strengths	• Tackling • Interceptions • Marking • Jumping • Passing • Crossing
Weaknesses	• Strength • Heading • Balance
Achievements	Not Available
Height, Weight, and Figure Measurements
Height (Approx.)	in centimeters- 190 cm in meters- 1.90 m in feet inches- 6'3”
Weight (Approx.)	in kilograms- 77 kg in pounds- 170 lbs
Figure Measurements
Chest Size	40 inches
Biceps Size	12 inches
Waist Size	32 inches
Extra Ordinary Features
Race / Ethnicity	Polish
Hair Color	Dark Brown
Eye Color	Hazel
S*xual Orientation	Straight
Distinctive Features	Not Available
Dress Size	9 U.S.
Shoe Size	11 U.S.
Favourite Things
Favorite Playing Position	Defender
Favorite Car	Not Available
Favorite Food	Fruits and Veg
Favorite Player	Not Available
Favorite Pet Animal	Dog
Favorite Cell Phone/Brand	Iphone

Life Journey

The Jan Bednarek Biography tells you about his Childhood Story, Early Life, Parents, Family, Wife (Julia Nowak), Lifestyle, Personal Life, and Net Worth.

Our goal is to give you a comprehensive overview of the life of the Defender, who is of Polish nationality. It begins with his early days (childhood) and ends when he became famous with the Saints. You can find below a gallery of Jan Bednarek’s early life and rise to whet your appetite for his autobiography.

There is no doubt that it tells the amazing story of his life and career trajectory. You and I both know that Jan is a powerful center-back who excels at tackling, ball interception, and aerial duels.

The Life Story of Jan Bednarek is only known to a few fans despite the accolades attributed to his name. For the love of the game, we have prepared it. Let’s get started without further ado.

Childhood Story

His nickname is BRICK WALL. Jan Kacper Bednarek was born on April 12th, 1996, in Supca, a town in central Poland to his father Daniel Bednarek, and mother Beata Bednarek.

Early Life And Growing-Up Years

During his childhood, Jan Bednarek spent time with his big brother, Filip Bednarek.

Filip, who is four years older than him, is also into sports. He is a Polish goalkeeper. The overflow of love is evident just by looking at them. Both Jan and Filip have made great progress.

Jan Bednarek Family Background

Firstly, the Polish footballer comes from a learned family.

Jan Bednarek’s parents both graduated from Warsaw’s University of Physical Education. Being highly educated themselves, Mummy and Daddy hoped Jan would follow in their academic footsteps. Their plans didn’t work out, unfortunately.

Family Origin

Unlike most people from his roots, the Polish footballer calls himself a Kleczewian. The term Kleczew people is used to describe them. These are people with Polish roots who are related to Jan Bednarek.

Located in West-Central Poland in Konin County, Kleczew is a town worth knowing. White Polish people make up the majority of the population in this town.

Approximately 5,000 people live in the village where his family comes from. The majority of Kleczew residents are mining workers. Brown coal is often referred to as Lignite, produced in this peaceful town.

Education And Career Buildup

As a child, Jan Bednarek attended the Sokół Kleczew sports school. Our boy’s first experience with football came under the guidance of his first coach, Wojciech Bielawski.

He later agreed with his parents to combine education and sports. Jan Bednarek was always interested in following in his elder brother’s footsteps as a boy. Filip also became a goalkeeper because he started out as one.

Due to their sons’ similar football positions, Jan Bednarek’s parents decided to look for a goalkeeping school. Several searches later, they found one named MSP Szamotuły. There is a football school in Szamotuły, a town in Greater Poland. Goalkeepers received specialized training.

The brotherly togetherness continued after signing up for a similar school. We discovered that former Arsenal and West Ham goalkeeper Ukasz Fabiaski also attended a similar goalkeeping school with Jan and Filip. Among their graduates, he is the most famous.

Football Story

Jan failed several times to become a successful goalkeeper before realizing the position wasn’t for him. As a result, he decided to leave the academy.

During the 2011-12 season, Jan and Filip separated both in terms of playing positions and academies for the first time. In order to enroll with Lech Pozna Academy, a club with Robert Lewandowski as their legend, he left his school. During his time there, Jan attended a sports school in Poznań.

As his parents had requested, he balanced education and football there. In order to become a defender at Lech Poznań academy, the Polish footballer successfully went through their junior ranks.

In 2017, the promising boy (as shown below) graduated from the academy and was drafted into the Lech Poznań reserve team.

Senior Career Story

He was a member of the first team before the 2013/2014 season. Jan Bednarek earned good reviews from fans due to his impressive style of play.

Despite not being a starter, he participated in the team’s first senior trophy – the Polish championship. Jan Bednarek decided to go on loan to gain more experience after the victory.

Coming Back Stronger

During 2015, the Polish defender spent most of his time with Górnik Łęczno, one of the most successful clubs in the Polish Lublin region. A more improved player returned to Lech after the season.

He became the most promising youngster in all of Poland. Jan Bednarek won the 2016 Polish football Discovery award among many young players in the country.

This honor is known as the Football Plebiscite in Poland. The award was followed by a series of brilliant performances by Jan Bednarek. In 2016, he helped his Poznan team win its second league championship and Polish Super Cup.

Road to Fame Story

After winning the Polish football Discovery of the Year award, he became Poland’s hottest transfer prospect. Bednarek was called for Southampton trials in June 2017 and passed with flying colors.

After signing a five-year contract with the Saints a month later, he left his parents and family members for the first time. In joining the club, Bednarek became the most expensive player in Polish professional football history.

The rising star got the call of his life while at Southampton. In 2017, Bednarek was called up to the Polish national team to the joy of his family. In that blissful year, he also won two awards – Finding and Defender.

Success Story

As luck would have it, his name was also approved to represent Poland at the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. Are you aware of this? Was he to play for a team with Robert Lewandowski and Arkadiusz Milik? Bednarek played in all of Poland’s matches during the 2018 World Cup in Russia.

On June 28th, 2018, he had the most memorable moment of the tournament. The super defender scored the winning goal in Poland’s last group match against Japan.

Despite losing to Sadio Mane’s Senegal and Yerry Mina’s Columbia, Jan Bednarek has no regrets. For him and his family, scoring a winning goal in that tournament became the biggest national honor.

With Southampton, the Polish defender has continued to make a name for himself since the 2018 World Cup. A big name like Krzysztof Pitek joining the Polish national team will ensure even greater success in the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

We will leave the rest to history, as we will call his biography.

Jan Bednarek Family

Making his Kleczew family proud is one of his life’s biggest goals. Here, we discuss his parents and brother in more detail.

About Jan Bednarek’s Father

Being an old boy is easy, but being a dad takes a special kind of person. He is a humble man who has strived to be the best he can be for his sons, Jan and Filip.

The prospect of their only child pursuing a sporting career that has little or no guarantee of success is a risk for many fathers. Thankfully, Kacper allowed his boys to live out their dreams. As a result of his family’s success, he is very proud of them today.

About Jan Bednarek’s Mother

Although she gave birth to her first child (Filip) on September 26th, 1992, she remains relatively young.

Marek Wesolowski, Mayor of Kleczew, invited her to her son’s event, which presented him with a rare honor.

About Jan Bednarek’s Brother, Filip

When this biography was written, the Polish goalkeeper was playing for Lech Poznań. Interestingly, this is the club that made his younger brother (Jan) and Robert Lewandowski famous.

His brother Filip Bednarek stands 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) taller than Jan Bednarek.

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Jan Bednarek Love Life With His Wife Julia Nowak

In order to clarify, the Polish defender is taken into account. Jan Bednarek’s girlfriend holds the key to his heart and is the only woman he trusts. Let’s learn more about Julia Nowak in this section.

In the first place, Bednarek and Julia Nowak have been in a serious long-term relationship for a long time. Initially, they were best friends, but later became lovers.

Julia Nowak was born in Poland on the 4th of April 1997. It has been 26 years since she was born.

Julia Nowak’s Occupation

She is a renowned fashion model and social media influencer.

As part of her job, she takes part in photoshoots for Polish and foreign brands. Julia is the type of speaker who always keeps her audience engaged.

Julia Nowak Is Now Jan Bednarek’s Wife

Both lovebirds decided that July 2020 was the right time to take their relationship to the next level. Our premier league boy popped the big [will you marry me] question. Julia Nowak, of course, answered “yes”.

Jan is a handsome and tall man, and who wouldn’t want him in their life? Here is the lovely couple, now referred to as man and wife.

As you may have noticed, Julia Nowak is not like the typical models, who are typically very tall. In comparison to her husband’s height of 6 feet 3 inches, she is 5 feet 2 inches tall.

Jan Bednarek Net Worth

In 2023, what will Jan Bednarek’s salary be?

In Jul 2017 Jan Bednarek signed a contract with Southampton FC and extended in Dec 2020 that ends in 2025 that netting him a whopping salary of £1,040,000 per year. We have crunched the numbers, this means he earns £2,858 per day and £119 per hour!

His stock is on the rise thanks to his performances on the pitch. As of 2023, he has an estimated net worth of around 6.8 million euros (6 million pounds), and his market value is about $24.20 million.

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‎Jan Bednarek FIFA 22 Stats – Potential And Rating

He is currently 27 years old and plays for Southampton in England as a Centre Back. According to FIFA 22, he has an overall rating of 76 and a potential rating of 80. The skillmoves rating for Bednarek is two stars.

His right foot is the one he prefers to use when shooting. His work rate is medium/high. Our database estimates Bednarek’s height at 190 cm and his weight at 77 kg. Jan Bednarek is currently playing with numbers 35 and 5.

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Club Career

Lech Poznań

• The 17-year-old Bednarek made his Ekstraklasa debut in 2013 against Piast Gliwice, in the home side’s 2–0 victory.
• A key member of the squad, he scored one goal as Poznań narrowly missed out on the Polish Cup to Arka Gdynia 2–1 after extra time.

Górnik Łęczna (loan)

For the 2015–16 season, he was loaned out to Górnik Zabrze, where he made 17 league appearances before returning home.

Southampton

2017–18 Season

• Bednarek joined Southampton for a reported £5 million fee on 1 July 2017.
• Jan made his Southampton debut against Wolves in the EFL Cup on 23 August 2017.
• Bednarek did not play again until 8 January 2018, when he was substituted for Maya Yoshida in the second half of a 1–0 FA Cup victory over Fulham.
• Despite playing out of position at right-back, Bednarek managed to keep the game clean.
• In April, Mauricio Pellegrino replaced Virgil Van Dijk with Mark Hughes, who switched to a back three.
• On 14 April 2018, he scored Southampton’s second goal in a 3–2 loss to Chelsea.
• During the season, Bednarek made five league appearances and eight in all competitions.

2018–19 Season

• Bednarek made his first appearance of the season against Brighton on 28 August 2018, winning 1–0.
• After replacing Oriol Romeu in the second half, Bednarek made his first Premier League appearance of the season against Liverpool, which ended in a 3–0 defeat.
• Mark Hughes was sacked by Southampton on 3 December 2018.
• So far that season, Bednarek has made only two league appearances under Hughes.
• After Ralph Hasenhüttl arrived, Bednarek’s fortunes changed, and he ended the season with 25 league appearances.

2019–20 Season

• In a 3–0 loss against Burnley on 10 August 2019, Bednarek made his first league appearance of the season.
• Bednarek played in Southampton’s 0–9 loss to Leicester on 25 October 2019.
• Bednarek scored his only goal of the season in a 3–2 defeat to Wolves on 28 January 2020.
• During the COVID-19 pandemic, English football was suspended following Southampton’s 1–0 defeat against Newcastle on 7 March 2020.
• Southampton and Bednarek would not play again until 19 June 2020, when Norwich defeated Southampton 3–0.
• In all, Bednarek made 39 appearances during the season.

2020–21 Season

• Against Crystal Palace, Bednarek made his first league appearance of the season on 12 September 2020.
• Bednarek played in Southampton’s 2–0 win over Newcastle on 6 November 2020, which saw ‘the Saints’ go top of the English top flight for the first time since 1988.
• During a 3–2 loss to Manchester United on 29 November 2020, he scored his only goal of the season.
• Bednarek signed a four-and-a-half-year contract on 3 December 2020.
• During his team’s record-equaling 9–0 loss to Manchester United on 2 February 2021, Bednarek scored their own goal, conceded a penalty, and was given a red card for a foul on Anthony Martial.
• Bednarek’s red card was controversial, but United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjr disagreed. Following an appeal by the club, the red card was rescinded.
• With 41 appearances in all competitions, Bednarek finished the season with 41 appearances.

2021–22 Season

• Bednarek made his first appearance of the season in a 1–1 draw against Manchester United on 22 August 2021.
• Three days later, Bednarek started Southampton’s biggest away win in their history – a 0–8 victory against Newport City in the EFL Cup.
• After missing the first four games of the season, Bednarek started his first league game against Manchester City on 18 September 2021.
• Until he suffered a knee injury in that game, Southampton defender Jack Stephens had played every minute.
• Bednarek returned to being a regular starter after Stephens’ injury.
• Bednarek scored his first league goal of the season in a 2–2 draw against Leicester City on 1 December 2021.
• In Southampton’s 2–3 victory over West Ham on 26 December 2021, Bednarek scored his second goal in three games.
• Southampton defeated Brentford 4–1 on 11 January 2022 with Bednarek scoring again.
• The season ended with Bednarek scoring his fourth goal in a 1–0 win against Arsenal on 16 April 2022, bringing his total to four goals and 34 appearances in all competitions.

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International Career

In a 3–0 victory over Kazakhstan on 4 September 2017, Bednarek made his international debut for Poland.

Polish officials named him to their preliminary 35-man squad for the 2018 World Cup in Russia in May 2018. During the World Cup, he scored the only goal in Poland’s 1–0 victory over Japan on 28 June 2018.

Facts About Jan Bednarek

The first step was to break down the biography of the Polish footballer. In this article, we’ll share some truths about the World Cup goal scorer.

Jan Bednarek’s Haircut

He made this weird coiffure as a way to remember the forced quarantine during the COVID -19 lockdown.

Jan Bednarek Religion

‘Bednarek’ means ‘barrel maker’ in Polish.

His first name, Jan, means – God is gracious. According to this premise, it is likely to be among the 92.8% of Polish citizens who practice Roman Catholicism.

The Worst Day Of His Career

It happened on February 2nd, 2021. On that fateful day, Bednerak scored an own goal and conceded a penalty. In addition, he was sent off for a foul on Anthony Martial.

His team, coached by Ralph Hasenhuttl, got hammered 9-0 by Ole Gunnar Solskjear’s Manchester United. According to the opposing manager, the defender shouldn’t have received a red card. As a result, Jan Bednarek’s ban was overturned.

Personal Life Away From Football

This section will tell you what he does outside football, besides playing for Poland and Southampton. First of all, the 6’3″ footballer loves puzzles. It helps Bednarek exercise his brain, reduce his stress levels, and improve his IQ.

Aside from that, the handsome footballer is a true family man who loves his home life so much.

Jan Bednarek Lifestyle

As opposed to showcasing expensive cars and huge houses (mansions), Jan reveals only two ways he spends his money. In the first place, he is a big fan of deserts.

Bednarek spends his money on vacations to some of the best desert getaways in the United Arab Emirates. On the other hand, he finds Ibiza as his next heavenly Mediterranean destination. This is where Julia and Jan enjoy the laid-back hippy atmosphere of nature.

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FAQs

How old is Jan Bednarek?

Jan Bednarek is 27 years old.

How tall is Jan Bednarek?

Jan Bednarek is 190 cm tall. Or 6 ft 3 in.

Which is Jan Bednarek’s preferred foot?

Jan Bednarek’s preferred foot is right.

Where is Jan Bednarek from?

Jan Bednarek is from Poland.

Conclusion

Our understanding of commitment is deepened by the Biography of Jan Bednarek. Without it, no aspiring footballer can have depth in anything. As a result of his commitment, Jan is today considered one of Poland’s best defenders.

Woodgram should commend his parents for not forcing him into a career. Filip and Jan were allowed to follow their dreams by their parents. Kleczew has produced some of the most successful families in history, as I write.

In addition, his sibling’s and friend’s efforts should not be overlooked. As a result of them, he never experienced loneliness or depression during his childhood. Jan Bednarek has grown into a cheerful youth as a result of them.

Here Is An Appreciation Note For Your Consideration

Thank you for reading this engaging article about the life journey of the Polish footballer. Hopefully, Jan Bednarek’s childhood story has made you believe that patience and persistence can overcome anything.

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