# Polish defenders at FC Porto

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/polish-defenders-at-fc-porto
> Updated: 2026-09-15T09:36:34.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

Polish defenders Jakub Kiwior and Jan Bednarek have been central to FC Porto’s defensive success in the Portuguese league. Following the club’s championship win, where they conceded only 18 goals in 34 matches, local media outlet ‘Record’ praised Kiwior’s tactical intelligence and positioning, suggesting he could be a successor to club legend Pepe.

FC Porto president Andre Villas-Boas has expressed interest in the Polish market, noting the contributions of both Kiwior and Bednarek. Following these strong performances, Kiwior was named Defender of the Month in the Portuguese league for August, receiving 26.19 percent of the votes. Bednarek also received recognition, finishing in second place with 15.58 percent of the votes.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-15: Jakub Kiwior named Defender of the Month in Portugal

Jakub Kiwior was named Defender of the Month in the Portuguese league, with Jan Bednarek finishing second in the voting.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jakub-kiwior-named-defender-of-the-month-in-portugal

### 2026-08-27: FC Porto defenders Jakub Kiwior and Jan Bednarek receive praise

Polish defenders Jakub Kiwior and Jan Bednarek are receiving praise for driving FC Porto's strong defensive season in Portugal, with Kiwior being compared to club legend Pepe.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fc-porto-defenders-jakub-kiwior-and-jan-bednarek-receive-praise

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