Jan Ziółkowski was born on 5 June 2005 in Poland, and at the age of 20, he is already making a name for himself in the world of football. Serving as a defender for Roma, Italy, his unique prowess is most exhibited in his central defender position. Standing at an impressive 6ft 4in (1.94m) and tipping the scales at 11st 13lb (76kg), he cuts an imposing figure on the field. Bearing the number 24 jersey, Ziółkowski has also donned his country's colours, representing Poland's national team.
Within the ever-competitive football economy, his current estimated market value is £5m, as reported by Transfermarkt. Before journeying to Italy, his footballing tale began to unfurl in his homeland's top-flight football league, the Ekstraklasa, where he was first snapped up by Legia Warsaw in July 2022. Even in his debut season (2023/2024), Ziółkowski made a significant impact with three first-team league appearances. His following season (2024/2025), saw him make an outstanding 19 appearances, even knocking in a goal, while in the current season (2025/2026), Ziółkowski has already secured two first team appearances.
In August 2025, Ziółkowski bid Poland adieu and ventured to Italian lands with the renowned Serie A league team, Roma, for the tidy sum of around £5.8m. His debut season in Italy (2025/2026), has already seen him make five first-team appearances in league matches. Ziółkowski's efficacy is not limited to the league, with him making his mark internationally as well. During the World Cup Qualifiers Europe (2024 - 2026), he aided Poland with one start and one appearance as a substitute. The Europa League (2025 - 2026) also bore witness to Ziółkowski's talents through one start and a substitute appearance for Roma.
