JANUARY 20, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Arsenal working on deal to sign Jakub Kiwior Arsenal are working on a deal to sign Jakub Kiwior from Italian side Spezia for a fee in excess of €20million (£17.5million). The north Lond...
Continues in starting lineup at WC Kiwior made a block, three clearances and won one of two tackles in Wednesday's 2-0 defeat against Argentina.
Impact Kiwior started in all three group stage games for Poland, keeping two clean sheets against Mexico and Saudi Arabia alongside Kamil Glik in central defense.
DECEMBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Makes seven clearances in win Kiwior created one chance and made two tackles (one won), seven clearances and one interception during Saturday's 2-1 win over Sampdoria.
Impact Kiwior had another rock-solid performance at the heart of the defense, racking up a season-high seven clearances and having the best against opposing forwards most of the times. The defender is enjoying a great start of campaign so far, currently being ranked second in clearances among all Serie A players.
SEPTEMBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Makes nine clearances in win Kiwior made nine clearances and one block while helping his side to keep a clean sheet during Sunday's 1-0 win over Empoli.
Impact Kiwior was deployed as a center-back for the season opener and had a great performance, pacing all players in clearances and having the edge over opposing forwards most of the times. Regardless of the position he plays, Kiwior will probably be a mainstay in his side's lineup and a decent source of defensive fantasy numbers.
AUGUST 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Wins five duels versus Napoli Kiwior took two shots (one on target), created one scoring chance, won four duels and had two clearances in Sunday's 0-3 loss to Napoli.
Impact Kiwior tried his best to contain the opponents and was more involved in the offense than usual. He has been a decent revelation this season and turned into a regular adapting to the midfield. He has posted 50 tackles, 40 interceptions, 49 clearances and eight chances in 22 appearances.
MAY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Fills stat sheet in win Kiwior had two shots on goal and made three tackles, four clearances, three interceptions and one block
Impact Kiwior returned to the team after serving a one-match ban for yellow-card accumulation had another strong performance in the middle of the park, being everywhere his side needed him to be and leaving no room for opposing playmakers to operate. After struggling with injuries during the start of the campaing, the holding midfielder was finally able to earn a spot on Spezia's lineup in December and never looked back, becoming an integral part of the team. Up next for Kiwior is Friday's visit to Sassuolo.
MARCH 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Will return against Cagliari Kiwior served his one-game suspension in Sunday's 0-1 loss to Juventus.
Impact Kiwior will be back for Saturday's home game against Cagliari, where he will resume starting in the midfield, replacing either Kevin Agudelo or Simone Bastoni. He has notched two chances, ten tackles, nine interceptions and nine clearances in the last five matches.
MARCH 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Will miss Juventus game Kiwior won two of two tackles, had two clearances and one block and created one scoring chance in Sunday's 0-1 loss to Juventus and will be suspended for one match due to yellow-ca...
Impact Kiwior worked hard in the midfield as per usual, but he picked up his fifth yellow card of the season. With Jacopo Sala seemingly getting hurt in this one, the next men up in the midfield are Mehdi Bourabia and Viktor Kovalenko.
MARCH 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Works very hard against Salernitana Kiwior had three interceptions and one block and won five of seven tackles and eight duels in Monday's 2-2 draw with Salernitana.
Impact Kiwior put together another impressive defensive display in the midfield as he continues to run away with the starting job in a holding position. He has notched 27 tackles, 21 interceptions, 23 clearances and three shots in nine matches. Spezia will host Fiorentina Monday.
FEBRUARY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Shines defensively in Milan match Kiwior had three interceptions, one block and two clearances and won three of four tackles in Monday's 2-1 win over Milan.
Impact Kiwior once again got the start in the midfield and held his own in a difficult match-up, contributing to limiting the adversaries to one goal. He appears to have leapfrogged Jacopo Sala and Mehdi Bourabia at the position. He has tallied two chances, 18 tackles, 16 interceptions and 20 clearances in seven games. Spezia will face Sampdoria at home Sunday.
JANUARY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Works hard against Napoli Kiwior had two interceptions and five clearances, drew two fouls and wn seven duels in Wednesday's 1-0 win over Napoli.
Impact Kiwior has been playing as a pivot lately with Jacopo Sala and Mehdi Bourabia both on the mend, and he has held his own. He has posted seven tackles, seven interceptions and 14 blocks in four appearances. The teammates are not dealing with major problems and will likely be available for the first game after the winter break. Spezia will host Verona on January 6th.
DECEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Logs eight clearances in Inter clash Kiwior had one block, two interceptions and eight clearances and won one duel in Wednesday's 0-2 loss to Inter.
Impact Kiwior drew his first start of the season in a tricky spot and, even though he put up decent numbers, he struggled against a strong opponent and caused a PK due to a blatant handball. He might get another chance amid busy stretches of the schedule later on. Spezia will host Sassuolo Sunday.
DECEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Available against Fiorentina Kiwior (ankle) has been called up for Sunday's game versus Fiorentina, Spezia announced,
Impact Kiwior has yet to debut this season and sat out the past few games because of an ankle injury. He will be an emergency option in the back now that Martin Erlic and Arkadiusz Reca are back into the fold.
OCTOBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Will sit out more matches Kiwior will miss three-to-four weeks due to an ankle sprain, La Nazione reports.
Impact Kiwior got hurt during the second international break, which could shorten the timetable for his return. He could have gotten a shot in recent games, but Spezia are recovering some pieces in the back now.
OCTOBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Ruled out for Salernitana match Kiwior (lower leg) was not named in Spezia's squad list to face Salernitana Saturday.
Impact Kiwior could have gotten a shot due to the absences of Simone Bastoni and Martin Erlic, but he picked up a knock during international duties. Youngster Tommaso Bertola is likely to get the nod in this one.
OCTOBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
