Jerzy Brzęczek names Poland U21 squad for qualifiers

Jerzy Brzęczek has confirmed his Poland Under-21 squad for the team’s next two European Championship qualifying fixtures, selecting a group that includes several players who have also been discussed in the context of the senior national side.

The latest call-up underlines the depth of talent currently emerging in the Polish system, with the squad drawn from clubs in Poland and abroad. Brzęczek’s selection covers every line of the team, from domestic regulars to players developing in leagues across Europe.

A squad with senior-team links

One of the notable themes of this selection is the presence of players whose names have already surfaced in conversations around the senior Poland setup. That does not change the immediate task for this group, but it does reflect the level of attention some members of the Under-21 pool are beginning to attract.

Brzęczek has opted for a balanced squad ahead of the upcoming qualifiers, with three goalkeepers, eight defenders, 12 midfielders and two forwards included. The group features representation from Ekstraklasa clubs as well as teams in Portugal, Turkey, Spain, Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Austria, France, Germany and Switzerland.

Poland U21 squad in full

• Goalkeepers: Sławomir Abramowicz (Jagiellonia Białystok), Marcel Łubik (Wisła Kraków), Oliwier Zych (Vitoria Guimaraes)
• Defenders: Igor Drapiński (Samsunspor), Bright Ede (Deportivo A Coruna), Michał Gurgul (Lech Poznań), Filip Koperski (Radomiak Radom), Marcel Krajewski (Widzew Łódź), Jakub Krzyżanowski (Wisła Kraków), Filip Luberecki (Motor Lublin), Miłosz Matysik (Aris Limassol)
• Midfielders: Dawid Drachal (Jagiellonia Białystok), Kacper Duda (Wisła Kraków), Kamil Jakubczyk (Korona Kielce), Filip Kocaba (Zagłębie Lubin), Mateusz Kowalczyk (GKS Katowice), Oskar Kubiak (Slavia Praga), Bartosz Mazurek (Red Bull Salzburg), Maximillian Oyedele (RC Strasbourg), Tomasz Pieńko (Raków Częstochowa), Marcel Reguła (Zagłębie Lubin), Dariusz Stalmach (Werder Brema), Jakub Żewłakow (Legia Warszawa)
• Forwards: Daniel Mikołajewski (FC Luzern), Daniel Bąk (Korona Kielce)

Domestic core and international spread

The squad has a strong domestic base, with clubs such as Jagiellonia Białystok, Wisła Kraków, Korona Kielce and Zagłębie Lubin all represented by multiple players. That core is complemented by footballers gaining experience outside Poland, giving Brzęczek a group with a range of developmental backgrounds.

There is also a clear spread across the pitch. In midfield especially, Poland have a broad selection of profiles to work with, while the defensive unit includes players from both the Polish league and overseas clubs. The goalkeeping department, meanwhile, combines options from the Ekstraklasa, the I liga and Portugal.

Focus turns to the qualifiers

Poland Under-21 will now prepare for two matches in the qualifying campaign for the European Championship. With several players already attracting wider attention, these fixtures offer another opportunity for Brzęczek’s side to build momentum and for individuals to strengthen their standing within the national-team pathway.

For now, the key development is the shape of the squad itself: a selection that blends established youth internationals with players continuing to push their case at club level, all under the banner of an important qualifying window for Poland U21.