Szczesny's Sweet Indulgence: The Goalkeeper's Unique Club Record

Barcelona's Wojciech Szczesny humorously admits to holding the club record for excessive body fat, but confidently assures that it hasn't impeded his successful career as a goalkeeper. Emphasizing the strategic element of his role, he likens it to playing chess, highlighting skill over physical appearance.

In an amusing revelation, Barcelona's goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny has disclosed that he holds a unique club record for excessive body fat. Despite this, Szczesny insists his passion for food has not affected his exceptional performance on the field.

The 35-year-old, who returned from retirement last year to guide Barcelona to a LaLiga title, opened up about his love for food in an interview with GQ Poland. Known for his openness about smoking, Szczesny claims that a little extra weight has never hampered his career prospects.

Recalling a playful exchange with teammate Robert Lewandowski, Szczesny humorously related how former coach Czeslaw Michniewicz once assured him about the strategic nature of goalkeeping, comparing it to chess—a game of the mind rather than physical prowess. It's a philosophy Szczesny has embraced with good humor.

(With inputs from agencies.)