Jakub Kiwior put in a full 90-minute performance in the match between Poland and Czech Republic. According to Sofascore statistics, the Arsenal player made 50 passes with a 77% accuracy rate. However, it was his defensive abilities that stood out the most.

The 2000-born star had three successful clearances, one interception, three tackles, and 11 successful ball recoveries. Notably, Jakub Kiwior won all of his contested duels, both in terms of aerial duels (3) and ground duels (3).

With three clearances, 11 ball recoveries, and a 100% success rate in duels, Arsenal’s defender turned into a solid wall against Czech Republic. Kiwior had a brilliant performance in the Polish national team jersey.

Furthermore, Jakub Kiwior also created one good opportunity for his teammates. However, his outstanding display couldn’t help Poland retain all three points. They took the lead in the 38th minute through Jakub Piotrowski’s goal, but Tomas Soucek equalized for Czech Republic in the 49th minute, resulting in a 1-1 draw.

After eight matches, Poland only managed to gather 11 points, trailing Czech Republic by one point. Their chances of securing a direct qualification spot for EURO 2024 are diminishing for the team from Central Europe.

Jakub Kiwior is expected to get more playing time at Arsenal. This season, he has only appeared in eight matches across all competitions. Arsenal’s manager, Mikel Arteta, currently relies on the center-back duo of William Saliba and Gabriel Magalhaes.

Jakub Kiwior is also known for his versatility. Besides his role as a center-back, the 23-year-old player has been deployed as a left-back or defensive midfielder on several occasions.