On Monday, September 21, a gala ceremony marking the 120th anniversary of football in Kraków was held at the Małopolska Science Center Cogiteon. The anniversary event also provided an opportunity to present awards in the 31st edition of the Małopolska Football Eagles poll. Representatives of Wisła Kraków were among the winners.

The gala began symbolically at 19:06, referring to 1906 - a year of extraordinary importance in the history of football in Kraków. Representatives of clubs, football authorities, and people who have been associated with Kraków's football community for years attended the event.

Wisła Kraków was also honored during the ceremony, as the club is celebrating its 120th anniversary in 2026. Wisła Kraków president Jarosław Królewski accepted a commemorative platter from the Małopolska Football Association and a jersey presented by the Polish Football Association.

One of the gala's most important highlights was the final of the 31st edition of the Małopolska Football Eagles poll. Representatives of the White Star triumphed in several of the most important categories.

Angel Rodado was named Małopolska's Best Footballer. The Wisła Kraków striker received 570 votes, finishing first.

The title of Małopolska's Best Coach went to White Star manager Mariusz Jop, who received 573 votes.

The award for Małopolska's Best Female Footballer went to Dominika Skibińska, who represents Wisła Kraków Women and won her category with 381 votes.

Wisła also featured in categories decided by the poll jury. Maciej Kuziemka was named Małopolska's Best Young Player, while Michał Jania, director of the Wisła Kraków Football Academy, received a distinction in the Małopolska Youth Development Coach category.

A documentary film dedicated to the history of football in Kraków was also premiered during the anniversary evening. The film featured statements from representatives of different generations of Kraków football, including Wisła Kraków president Jarosław Królewski. An exhibition presenting people who made a particular contribution to football in the city was also prepared. Among those featured were legendary Wisła captain Henryk Reyman and Mieczysław Gracz.

Award-winning representatives of Wisła Kraków:

• Mariusz Jop - Małopolska's Best Coach

• Angel Rodado - Małopolska's Best Footballer

• Dominika Skibińska - Małopolska's Best Female Footballer

• Maciej Kuziemka - Małopolska's Best Young Player

• Michał Jania - Małopolska Youth Development Coach

Congratulations to all the winners!

Photo: Anna Makarewicz, Małopolski ZPN