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Grzegorz Lato was born on 8 April, 1950 in Malbork, Poland, is a Polish footballer and manager (born 1950). Discover Grzegorz Lato's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 73 years old?

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Occupation Footballer (retired),Football manager (retired),Politician,Football administrator
Age 73 years old
Zodiac Sign Aries
Born 8 April, 1950
Birthday 8 April
Birthplace Malbork, Poland
Nationality Poland

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Grzegorz Lato Height, Weight & Measurements

At 73 years old, Grzegorz Lato height is 175 cm .

Physical Status
Height 175 cm
Weight Not Available
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Who Is Grzegorz Lato's Wife?

His wife is Zdzisława Lato (m. 1972)

Family
Parents Not Available
Wife Zdzisława Lato (m. 1972)
Sibling Not Available
Children Paweł Lato, Magdalena Lato

Grzegorz Lato Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Grzegorz Lato worth at the age of 73 years old? Grzegorz Lato’s income source is mostly from being a successful Footballer. He is from Poland. We have estimated Grzegorz Lato's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
Salary in 2024 Under Review
Net Worth in 2023 Pending
Salary in 2023 Under Review
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Source of Income Footballer

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1950

Grzegorz Bolesław Lato ( Polish pronunciation : ; born 8 April 1950) is a Polish former professional football player and manager who played as a winger.

1966

He arrived at Stal Mielec as a teenager in 1966.

Over the next 14 years, he led Stal from the Second Division to the top tier of Polish football and its most successful era in its history.

1970

He was a member of Poland's golden generation of football players who rose to fame in the 1970s and early 80s.

Lato represented the Poland national team for 13 years during the 1970s and 80s earning a total of 100 caps.

1972

Over a decade, he represented Poland at five major tournaments starting with gold at the 1972 Summer Olympic Games in Munich and ending with a third-place finish at the 1982 FIFA World Cup in Spain.

He was the top scorer of the Ekstraklasa during the 1972–73 and 1974–75 seasons.

He won his first cap under legendary Poland coach Kazimierz Górski in a qualifying game for the 1972 European Championships against West-Germany.

The game ended as 1–3 loss.

He was able to translate his prolific domestic goal-scoring record onto the international stage, where he became renowned for his striking prowess, especially in big games.

1973

During his time there, the club would go on to win the Ekstraklasa—the Polish First-Division—twice, in 1973 and 1976, as well as be regular participants in European competitions.

1974

He reached the peak of his career at the 1974 World Cup, where he was the leading scorer and the only Pole to-date to have won the honour.

After retiring from his playing career, he had a brief stint as manager in several clubs in and out of Poland.

The highpoint of Lato's professional career came during the 1974 World Cup in West Germany.

Poland had a tough first round, having been seeded in Group 4, along with Argentina and Italy as well as Haiti.

Lato went on to have immediate impact.

In Poland's first game against Argentina, he scored 2 goals leading Poland to a historic 3–2 win.

Buoyed, Poland hammered Haiti in the next game 7–0, with Lato adding another 2 goals.

Finally Poland beat Italy 2–1, to end the group-stage as undefeated winners of Group 4.

In the second round, Poland were seeded into Group B with West Germany, Sweden and Yugoslavia.

Lato continued his great form as the tournament progressed.

Poland defeated Sweden 1–0 and Yugoslavia 2–1, with Lato contributing the winning goals in both games.

Poland's final game of the group of was against West Germany.

The Germans had also defeated Sweden and Yugoslavia, tying both teams on points.

Thus, the game would prove decisive in deciding who would finish Group B 1st or 2nd—the winner would go to the final, the loser would go to the third-place play-off.

1975

This era of success culminated with their appearance at the quarter-finals of the 1975-76 UEFA Cup.

He inspired the club's good form with his prolific goal scoring, amassing 111 goals in 272 appearances.

1980

In 1980, having turned 30, Lato was finally free to leave Poland to pursue his career abroad.

Despite his age, his international performances had garnered him interest.

Lato ended up receiving a personal invitation from Pelé to play for the New York Cosmos.

However, he ultimately decided on settling in Belgium playing for K.S.C. Lokeren, scoring 12 goals over 2 seasons.

He spent the rest of the 1980s playing amateur football in Hamilton, Ontario for Polonia Hamilton—a club founded by Polish immigrants.

1982

By 1982, Lato decided to move on, signing for Atlante F.C. in Mexico where he amassed 15 goals.

1984

In 1984, he played in Canada in one match in the National Soccer League.

1991

In 1991 he decided to retire from football.

2001

Lato, as a member of Democratic Left Alliance, was a Polish Senator for the Rzeszów region, between 2001 and 2005.

2008

On 30 October 2008, he was elected president of the Polish Football Association (PZPN).

2012

As president of the PZPN he oversaw the Euro 2012 tournament, which was co-hosted by Poland.

He was succeeded by Zbigniew Boniek on 26 October 2012.

Lato was born in Malbork.