Janusz Kupcewicz
1955–2022 (age 67)
Biography
Janusz Bogdan Kupcewicz (9 December 1955 – 4 July 2022) was a Polish professional footballer who played as a midfielder.
Widely regarded as one of the best Polish players of his era, he most notably won the bronze with the national team at 1982 World Cup, in which he was a key player with his final goal being instrumental in the success.
He was voted in Arka Gdynia's best all-time XI after winning their first ever Polish Cup in 1979. He then went on to win the title with Lech Poznań in 1983.
He played for a number of other clubs, including abroad, and after retirement from playing he was a manager, PE teacher, and local politician.