A fine season with Polish champions Wisła Kraków has made Dariusz Dudka a likely starter for his country at UEFA EURO 2008. The 24-year-old can play in defence, either centrally or wide on the left, or in his preferred role of midfield anchorman, where his tackling and intercepting skills come to the fore.

Spent six seasons with now-defunct KS Amica Wronki, never finishing lower than seventh in Polish top flight.

Reached group phase of 2004/05 UEFA Cup but Amica lost all four matches, conceding 16 goals in process.

Signed by Wisła Kraków in 2005; ever-present in debut campaign, rewarded with place in 2006 FIFA World Cup squad.

Just seven minutes of action at World Cup but time on pitch coincided with Germany scoring late winning goal that eliminated Poland from tournament.

Eight UEFA EURO 2008 qualifying appearances; switched between defence and midfield.

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Dudka made his Polish top-flight debut for Amica in April 2000 at the age of 16.