Adam Nawałka is a Polish football manager and former player, born on October 23, 1957. He is best known for his role as the head coach of the Poland national football team, leading them during the UEFA Euro 2016 and the FIFA World Cup 2018. Under his guidance, Poland reached the quarter-finals of Euro 2016, marking a significant achievement for the team. Before his coaching career, Nawałka played as a midfielder, primarily for Wisła Kraków and Górnik Zabrze. He transitioned to coaching in the early 2000s, managing various clubs in Poland, including Kraków and Górnik Zabrze, before taking on national responsibilities.