Eugen Polanski

Eugen Polanski (born as Bogusław Eugeniusz Polański on March 17, 1986 in Sosnowiec) is a Polish-German footballer who plays for 1. FSV Mainz 05, mainly as a defensive midfielder.

Club career

Polanski moved to Germany as an infant, joining Borussia Mönchengladbach's youth ranks at the age of 8. In the 2004–05 season, on 12 February 2005, he made his debut both in the club's first team and the Bundesliga, in a 0–2 loss at SV Werder Bremen (his sole game of the campaign).

Against Bayer 04 Leverkusen, on November 19, Polanski scored in a 1–1 home draw, and would go on to manage two seasons with relative playing time. However, the following season, which ended in promotion, only brought nine second division appearances individually.

After his contract at Borussia expired at the end of the season, Polanski agreed a move to La Liga club Getafe CF. During his first season, as the Madrid side finished just one place above the relegation zone, he was first-choice, often partnering Javier Casquero in central midfield.

On 12 June 2009, Polanski was loaned out to 1. FSV Mainz 05, on a season-long spell.

International career

Polanski opted to represent Germany internationally, and appeared for the nation in various youth levels, often as captain.

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