Karol Linetty (; born 2 February 1995) is a Polish professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Ekstraklasa club Śląsk Wrocław.
Linetty began his professional playing career at Lech Poznań. He joined Italian side Sampdoria in July 2016 and made over 100 appearances for the club, before moving to Torino in September 2020. After spending nine years in Italy, he signed for Turkish side Kocaelispor in mid-2025. In 2026, he returned to Poland with Śląsk Wrocław.
Club career Lech Poznań
Linetty was called up to the first team of Lech Poznań in 2012. He made his debut on 2 November 2012, as a substitute for Szymon Drewniak in the 60th minute against Wisła Kraków.
Italy In July 2016, Linetty moved to Serie A club Sampdoria and signed a five-year contract with the club.
In September 2020, Linetty signed for Torino for a reported fee of €7.5 million on a four-year contract. On 13 November 2023, he scored his first goal for the club against Roma in the 55th minute. On 3 January 2024, Linetty extended his contract with Torino until 30 June 2025.
Linetty left Torino at the end of his contract in June 2025.
Kocaelispor On 14 August 2025, Linetty signed a season-long deal with recently promoted Süper Lig club Kocaelispor. In July 2026, shortly after Linetty exercised his option to extend his contract, he left the club by mutual consent.
Śląsk Wrocław On 30 August 2026, after ten years abroad, Linetty returned to Poland and signed a two-year deal with Ekstraklasa club Śląsk Wrocław.
International career Linetty debuted for the Polish senior squad on 18 January 2014 against Norway, scoring a goal which eventually resulted in a 3–0 victory for Poland. He was later selected for the UEFA Euro 2016.
In June 2018, Linetty was named in Poland's 23-man squad for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia.
Career statistics Club
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational cupEuropeOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsLech Poznań2012–13Ekstraklasa140———1402013–14Ekstraklasa281———2812014–15Ekstraklasa2325310—2952015–16Ekstraklasa283309111415Total936831011111211Sampdoria2016–17Serie A35130——3812017–18Serie A29300——2932018–19Serie A32330——3532019–20Serie A28420——304Total1241180——13211Torino2020–21Serie A27130——3012021–22Serie A16020——1802022–23Serie A32130——3512023–24Serie A28010——2902024–25Serie A28120——301Total1313110——1423Kocaelispor2025–26Süper Lig25030——280Career total373203031011141425
International
+ Appearances and goals by national team and yearNational teamYearAppsGoalsPoland2014512015402016402017502018502019002020712021103202220202350Total475
Scores and results list Poland's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Linetty goal.
+ List of international goals scored by Karol LinettyNo.DateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition1 18 January 2014 Zayed Sports City Stadium, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates 3–0 3–0 Friendly2 14 October 2020 Stadion Miejski, Wrocław, Poland 2–0 3–0 2020–21 UEFA Nations League A3 14 June 2021 Krestovsky Stadium, Saint Petersburg, Russia 1–1 1–2 UEFA Euro 20204 2 September 2021 Stadion Narodowy, Warsaw, Poland 4–1 4–1 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification5 5 September 2021 San Marino Stadium, Serravalle, San Marino 4–0 7–1 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification
Honours Lech Poznań Ekstraklasa: 2014–15 Polish Super Cup: 2015
Individual Polish Newcomer of the Year: 2014
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