Kacper Bieszczad was born on 11 September 2002 in Krosno.
CLUB CAREER
He began his football journey at Beniaminek Krosno, before continuing his development in the youth teams of Karpaty Krosno. In 2016, he joined the academy of KGHM Zagłębie Lubin, marking the start of his professional career.
Kacper made his PKO Ekstraklasa debut on 10 July 2020, in a 0–1 defeat of KGHM Zagłębie Lubin against Wisła Płock, at just 17 years of age.
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Following his Ekstraklasa debut, Bieszczad was loaned to Chrobry Głogów, where he played 17 league matches in the 1. Liga and one Polish Cup fixture, gaining valuable experience. After returning to KGHM Zagłębie Lubin, he made 27 first-team appearances in the PKO Ekstraklasa, keeping seven clean sheets.
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The next step in his career was a loan move to reigning Polish champions Raków Częstochowa. During this period, the club qualified for the UEFA Europa League group stage for the first time in its history, while Bieszczad made two PKO Ekstraklasa appearances for Raków.
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After returning to Lubin, he joined the reserve team Zagłębie II Lubin, competing in the Betclic 2. Liga. Over his career, he has made 43 appearances for the second team.
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On 4 February 2025, Kacper transferred to FC Vizela, a club competing in Liga Portugal 2, the second tier of Portuguese football. He did not make an official appearance.
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In March 2026, Kacper Bieszczad signed a one-year contract with Sogndal IL, which competes in the OBOS Ligaen (the second tier of football in Norway).
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INTERNATIONAL CAREER
Kacper boasts extensive international experience, having represented Poland at every youth level:
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Poland U-21 – debut on 17 November 2022, 4 matches
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Poland U-20 – debut on 7 November 2021, 5 matches
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Poland U-19 – debut on 3 September 2020, 1 match
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Poland U-17 – debut on 16 February 2019, 4 matches
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Poland U-16 – debut on 20 September 2017, 4 matches
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CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
Alongside his football career, Kacper Bieszczad is also involved in charitable activities. During the 2022/2023 season, he initiated the “Murowane Pomaganie” campaign, pledging to donate PLN 1,000 for every match in which he kept a clean sheet. Other goalkeepers joined the initiative, including Kacper Tobiasz (Legia Warszawa), Vladan Kovačević (Raków Częstochowa), Krzysztof Kamiński (Wisła Płock) and Jakub Bielecki (Ruch Chorzów). Thanks to this initiative, a total of PLN 117,000 was raised and donated to charitable causes. This project represents an important part of Bieszczad’s activity beyond football, reflecting his commitment to supporting those in need.
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