Sammy Dudek (born 18 April 2008) is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for I liga club Unia Skierniewice, on loan from Lech Poznań. Born in Germany, he represents Poland at youth international level.
Club career Early career Dudek began his youth career at Diament Zduńska Wola, before moving to FCSM Kołobrzeg in 2016. The following year, he joined Kotwica Kołobrzeg's youth setup for half-a-year. From 2018 to 2021, Dudek was part of two Koszalin-based clubs: Gwardia and Bałtyk, respectively.
In the summer of 2021, Dudek joined the youth academy of Lech Poznań. In his second season at the club, he won the Central Junior League under-19 title with Lech, and was part of the squad that competed in the 2023–24 UEFA Youth League.
Lech Poznań On 12 June 2023, Dudek signed his first professional contract with Lech. He made his professional debut for Lech's reserve team on 15 April 2024, coming onto the pitch in the 84th minute of a 2–2 II liga draw against ŁKS Łódź II.
On 28 January 2025, Dudek was promoted to the first team. He made his first competitive appearance for Lech three days later, appearing as a late substitute in a 4–1 league win over Widzew Łódź. On 2 July 2025, Dudek extended his deal with Lech until the end of 2028.
He made a single appearance in the 2025–26 Ekstraklasa as Lech successfully defended the title.
Loan to Unia Skierniewice On 8 July 2026, Dudek was sent on a season-long loan to I liga newcomers Unia Skierniewice.
International career Born in Baden-Baden, Germany to Polish parents, Dudek is eligible to represent Germany and Poland. He began his international career with the Poland under-15s, making his debut in a 3–0 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina on 12 September 2022. The following year, he was named captain of the under-15 team by coach Dariusz Gęsior.
After a few friendly appearances for the Poland U16 in 2023, Dudek received his first call-up to the under-17s the following year. Named captain again, he featured in all of Poland's games throughout their qualification campaign for the 2025 UEFA Euro Under-17.
On 3 September 2025, Dudek scored on his debut for the Poland under-18s in a 4–0 friendly win over the United Arab Emirates.
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeaguePolish CupEuropeOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsLech Poznań II2023–24II liga20———202024–25III liga, gr. II18020——2002025–26III liga, gr. II120———120Total32020——340Lech Poznań2024–25Ekstraklasa20———202025–26Ekstraklasa1010000020Total3010000040Unia Skierniewice (loan)2026–27I liga6110——71Career total411400000451
Honours Lech Poznań Ekstraklasa: 2024–25, 2025–26
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