Jan Bednarek
FC Porto/D/
PolandPlayer Info
Jan Bednarek stands as one of Poland's most accomplished and reliable central defenders, a mainstay for both the national team and the prestigious Portuguese giants FC Porto. Born on April 12, 1996, the 189cm tall defender combines physical presence with intelligent reading of the game. His professional breakthrough came at Lech Poznan, where his performances earned him a move to the English Premier League with Southampton in 2017. He became a defensive rock for the Saints over several seasons, making over 150 appearances and showcasing his ability to compete at the highest level. His consistent form led to a transfer to Porto in 2022, where he has since added Primeira Liga titles and domestic cup honors to his resume, establishing himself as a key figure in a title-winning side. On the international stage, Bednarek has been a cornerstone of Poland's defense in major tournaments like the FIFA World Cup and UEFA European Championship. A no-nonsense defender strong in the tackle and in the air, Jan Bednarek is respected as a modern, battle-hardened center-back who performs with unwavering commitment.
Overview
Honors
Main Position
Strengths
Weaknesses
Transfer History
2025/07/27
Southampton
FC Porto7500000€
Transfer
2023/01/22
Aston VillaSouthamptonLoan Ended
2022/08/31
SouthamptonAston VillaLoan
2017/06/30
Lech PoznanSouthampton6000000€
Transfer
2016/06/29
Gornik LecznaLech PoznanLoan Ended
2015/07/12
Lech PoznanGornik Leczna10000€
Loan
Matches
Competition
Time
Round
Home
VS
Away
HT
Rating
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Statistics
FC Porto
UEFA Europa League2025-2026
Matches
Games Played
8
Games Started
7
Minutes Per Game
630
Offensive Data
Goals(PK)
0
Assists
-
Scoring Freguency(Minutes)
-
Shots Per Game
3
Accurate Passes Per Game
495
Key Passes Per Game
2
Accurate Long Balls Per Game
16
Accurate Crosses Per Game
0
Success Dribbles Per Game
0
Defense Data
Tackles Per Game
2
Interceptions Per Game
9
Clearances Per Game
34
Block Shots Per Game
-
Other Data
Yellow Cards
2
Yellow-Red
-
Red Cards
0
Turnovers Per Game
-
Fouls Per Game
10
Be Fouled Per Game
4