Michał Masłowski
A Polish midfielder whose career was defined by a single, memorable cap for the national team in a 2014 friendly against Norway.
Born 1989 (age 37)·Polish footballer·Birthday: December 19·Millennials
Biography
Michał Masłowski's football journey unfolded primarily in Poland's domestic leagues, where he built a solid career as a dependable midfielder. He spent his most notable years with Śląsk Wrocław, contributing to the club's Polish Cup victory in 2013. His consistent performances at the club level earned him a surprise call-up to the Polish national team in January 2014. Masłowski's pinnacle moment arrived in a friendly against Norway, where he earned his first and only international cap, coming on as a substitute. While his time on the international stage was brief, it represented the ultimate recognition for a dedicated domestic professional. He later played for several other Polish clubs before retiring, leaving a legacy as a hard-working player who reached the national squad through perseverance.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Michał was born in 1989, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Michał Was Born
The biggest hits of 1989
#1 Movie
Batman
Best Picture
Driving Miss Daisy
#1 TV Show
Roseanne
Michał's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1989Born
Berlin Wall falls; Tiananmen Square protests
Gas: $1.00/galHome: $79,100Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"Look Away" — ChicagoBest Picture: Driving Miss Daisy
1994Started school
Nelson Mandela elected president of South Africa
Gas: $1.11/galHome: $90,400Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"The Sign" — Ace of BaseBest Picture: Forrest Gump
2002Became a teenager
Euro currency enters circulation
Gas: $1.36/galHome: $137,800Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"How You Remind Me" — NickelbackBest Picture: Chicago
2005Could drive
Hurricane Katrina devastates New Orleans; YouTube launches
Gas: $2.30/galHome: $167,500Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"We Belong Together" — Mariah CareyBest Picture: Crash
2007Could vote
iPhone released; Great Recession begins
Gas: $2.80/galHome: $172,600Min wage: $5.85/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Irreplaceable" — BeyonceBest Picture: No Country for Old Men
2010Turned 21
Deepwater Horizon oil spill; iPad launched
Gas: $2.79/galHome: $147,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Tik Tok" — KeshaBest Picture: The King's Speech
2019Turned 30
First image of a black hole; Hong Kong protests
Gas: $2.60/galHome: $224,400Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Old Town Road" — Lil Nas XBest Picture: Parasite
2026Age 37 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Earned one cap for the Poland national football team, debuting in a friendly against Norway in 2014.
- Won the Polish Cup with Śląsk Wrocław in the 2012-2013 season.
- Played over 100 matches in the Polish top flight, the Ekstraklasa, across his career.
Did You Know?
His sole international appearance for Poland lasted for the final 18 minutes of the match.
He played for seven different Polish clubs throughout his professional career.
He was born in Wrocław, Poland, and came through the youth ranks of Śląsk Wrocław.
“My role is to control the midfield tempo and win the ball back.”
