Kazimierz Deyna

Who was Kazimierz Deyna?

Kazimierz Deyna was a Polish footballer, who played as an offensive midfielder in the playmaker role and was one of the most highly regarded players of his generation.

Deyna was born in Starogard Gdański to Franciszek – a dairy worker, and Jadwiga – a housewife. He had six sisters and two brothers – Henryk and Franciszek, who also were footballers; Henryk played for Włókniarz Starogard Gdański, while Franciszek was a Starogardzki KS player.