Super Cup
1×
2016
#5
Jan Bednarek is a defender from Poland who plays for Poland, wearing shirt number 5. This season he has made 8 appearances. Born in 1996, he stands 1.89 m tall.
Player information
Full name
Jan Kacper Bednarek
Known as
J. Bednarek
Position
Defender
Team
Poland
Nationality
Poland
Date of birth
12 April 1996
Age
30 years
Height
1.89 m
Weight
84 kg
Sex
Male
Shirt number
5
Season statistics
8
Matches
0
Goals
0
Assists
1
Yellow cards
0
Red cards
Recent matches · last 5
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Trophy cabinet · 2 won
Ekstraklasa
1×
2014/2015
Runner-up finishes
Runner-up finishes · 3: Cup (2016/2017, 2014/2015) · Ekstraklasa (2013/2014)
Honours and individual awards
Jan Bednarek has won 4 individual honours across 3 different awards.
Other honours
- Primeira Liga Defender of the Month 2× 2025, 2026
- Polish Newcomer of the Year 2016
- Primeira Liga Team of the Season 2025–26
Clubs and national teams · 2
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Poland National team
The career of Jan Bednarek so far
Jan Bednarek's career began at Lech Poznań II. He moved to Lech Poznań in 2013, to Southampton in 2017 for €6m and then to Porto in 2025 for €7.5m, among 7 recorded transfers in total. He has won 2 trophies, including Super Cup, Ekstraklasa. He currently plays for Poland.
Career history · 7 transfers
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2025
Southampton Porto
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2023
Aston Villa Southampton
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2022
Southampton Aston Villa
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2017
Lech Poznań Southampton
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2016
Górnik Łęczna Lech Poznań
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2015
Lech Poznań Górnik Łęczna
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2013
Lech Poznań II Lech Poznań
Frequently asked questions about Jan Bednarek
What team does Jan Bednarek play for?
Jan Bednarek plays for Poland.
What position does Jan Bednarek play?
Jan Bednarek plays as a defender, usually as a centre back.
How old is Jan Bednarek?
Jan Bednarek is 30 years old, born on 12 April 1996.
How tall is Jan Bednarek?
Jan Bednarek is 1.89 m (6′2″) tall.
Where is Jan Bednarek from?
Jan Bednarek is from Poland.
Which teams has Jan Bednarek played for?
Jan Bednarek has played for Lech Poznań II, Lech Poznań, Górnik Łęczna, Southampton, Aston Villa, Porto and Poland.
Where can you follow Jan Bednarek?
You can follow Jan Bednarek on Instagram (@janbednarek_), X (Twitter) (@janbednarek_) and Facebook. These are the official verified profiles.
What shirt number does Jan Bednarek wear?
Jan Bednarek wears shirt number 5 for Poland.