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Gornik Zabzre

1965-71
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GI SCORE :

719.1

1965-71

PERIOD

Era

LIFESPAN TYPE

Poland

COUNTRY

Polish League, European Cup

COMPETITION(S)

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STYLE OF PLAY

4x Polish Championships, 1x Polish Cup

NOTABLE HONOURS

Michał Matyas

NOTABLE MANAGER

Włodzimierz Lubański, Hubert Kostka, Jerzy Gorgoń

NOTABLE PLAYERS

TROPHIES WON

5

WIN RATIO

62%

AVERAGE GOALS FOR

2

AVERAGE GOALS A

1.1

OVERALL GI SCORE:

719.1

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GI FACTORS
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121.5

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117.2

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123

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66.1

Trophies/Titles
Win Rate/Dominance
Peak Performance
Star Power
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67.2

Style of Play
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69.9

Consistency/Era
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80.2

Legacy/Influence
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74

Cultural Impact
GI SCORING RATIONALE
The most dominant Polish team of the era and a national symbol of footballing pride in the 60s. Legacy less prominent outside Eastern Europe but significant at home. Won 6 straight Polish league titles and reached the 1970 Cup Winners’ Cup Final. A golden domestic run paired with rare European visibility for a Polish side. Became a source of Polish footballing pride, but lacked long-term international resonance. Within Poland, they're a symbol of a bygone golden age. Reaching a European final. The dominant league runs. Legends like Włodzimierz Lubański emerging. Important moments, especially within the context of Polish football. The streak, the style, and the sight of a Polish team standing tall in Europe gave fans belief. A rare high point that still carries emotional weight.
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