Oskar Pietuszewski is making headlines in Poland after being called up for the first time to the senior national team. At just 17 years old, the FC Porto winger has the opportunity to shine in the crucial match against Albania, which could mark his international debut. This moment could not be more timely, as the young talent will wear the number 21 shirt, as revealed by the UEFA website.
Pietuszewski’s call-up did not go unnoticed among experts, and Dariusz Dziekanowski, a former Polish international who made history in the 1986 World Cup, did not hesitate to praise the player and his transfer to FC Porto. Dziekanowski stated: “Indeed, Oskar has been a wonderful surprise. It’s good news to see him at FC Porto. They know how to develop and then sell players like him. By ‘players like him,’ I mean talented, hardworking, and with the right mentality. It’s a world-class club that, although it does not belong to the European elite, knows how to prepare young players for that level. It was a good choice.”
The media attention that Pietuszewski has attracted in the national team reflects his potential and the expectations he is generating around him. Dziekanowski, when addressing the comparison with the iconic Robert Lewandowski, was cautious: “More famous than Lewandowski? Comparing these players at this stage doesn’t make sense, let’s not do that. But I am very happy that we have a young player who is experiencing such a good moment. He is in great form, constantly evolving. We need to take advantage of that.”
Pietuszewski’s rise is an exciting story that promises to captivate football fans, not only in Poland but also in Portugal, where FC Porto continues to be a breeding ground for talent. With a bright future ahead, the wait for his debut in the national team is something many fans will not want to miss.
This article first appeared on Apito Final.
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