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Karol Borys

Karol Borys

Polish footballer (born 2006)

Karol Borys (born 28 September 2006) is a Polish professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Belgian Pro League club Westerlo.[1]

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Club career

Karol Borys first played in Otmuchów before joining the Śląsk Wrocław Academy in 2013.[2] He signed his first professional contract there in October 2021,[2] having previously attended a trial at Manchester United.[3][4][5]

On 21 May 2022, Borys made his professional debut for Śląsk's first team, coming on as a substitute in the last 20 minutes of a 3–4 home loss to Górnik Zabrze during the last matchday of the 2021–22 season.[3][5][6] By doing so, he became the first player born in 2006 to appear in Ekstraklasa and displaced Mirosław Pękala as the youngest player in the history of the Silesian club.[3]

On 11 October 2023, Borys was named by English newspaper The Guardian as one of the best players born in 2006 worldwide.[7] In December of the same year, he reportedly attracted interest from several European clubs, including Fiorentina and PSV Eindhoven.[8][9]

On 1 February 2024, Belgian club Westerlo announced the signing of Borys on a two-and-a-half-year contract.[10] He made his debut for De Kemphanen on 31 March that year, coming on as a second-half substitute in a 2–0 Europe play-off away loss against Sint-Truiden.[11]

References

  1. [1]
    Karol Borys at Soccerway. Retrieved 18 October 2022.
  2. [2]
    "15-letni talent Śląska na testach u giganta z Premier League!". Polsat Sport (in Polish). 19 January 2022. Retrieved 18 October 2022.
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    "Debiut perełki. Najmłodszy zawodnik w historii klubu!". Telewizja Polska (in Polish). 21 May 2022. Retrieved 18 October 2022.
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    Kowalczyk, Hubert (16 February 2022). "15-latek z Polski na testach w Manchesterze United. Już spotkał się z nim Czesław Michniewicz". Meczyki.pl (in Polish). Retrieved 18 October 2022.
  5. [5]
    "Pierwszy trener: Karol Borys". Weszło (in Polish). 30 August 2022. Retrieved 18 October 2022.
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    Bryś, Bartosz (16 September 2022). "15-letni Karol Borys z udanym debiutem w wyjściowej jedenastce Śląska Wrocław!". Mistrzowie Polski (in Polish). Retrieved 18 October 2022.
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    Christenson, Marcus; Bloor, Steven; Blight, Garry (11 October 2023). "Next Generation 2023: 60 of the best young talents in world football". theguardian.com. Retrieved 11 October 2023.
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    Partum, Antoni (28 December 2023). "Wielki polski talent dostał ofertę z Serie A. "Nie szanujemy się, jeśli odejdzie za taką kwotę"". Sport.pl (in Polish). Retrieved 31 December 2023.
  9. [9]
    Targetti, Federico (26 December 2023). "Fiorentina su Borys: 'Visiteremo il Viola Park'. Quel giorno allo United, ora c'è da battere il PSV". Calciomercato.com (in Italian). Retrieved 31 December 2023.
  10. [10]
    "Welcome Karol". Westerlo. 1 February 2024. Retrieved 1 February 2024.
  11. [11]
    "Debiut Karola Borysa w KVC Westerlo". 90minut.pl (in Polish). 31 March 2024. Retrieved 31 March 2024.
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