Paweł Janas

Awards & Honours

Awards Won

Honours

Records

Janas's four Polish Coach of the Year awards place him among the most decorated coaches in Polish football history. His leadership in securing Poland's qualification for the 2006 World Cup, after a 20-year gap, is a landmark achievement. The Olympic silver medal from 1992 further cements his legacy as a coach who delivered on the international stage.

AwardsJanas was named Polish Coach of the Year four times, a record that underscores his consistent excellence in domestic and international football. His most notable honor is the Olympic silver medal from 1992, achieved as an assistant coach. These accolades reflect his significant contributions to Polish football over several decades.

Honours & Distinctions

Polish Coach of the Year

Polish Football Association·1994

Awarded for excellence in coaching during the 1994 season.

Polish Coach of the Year

Polish Football Association·1995

Second consecutive award for outstanding coaching achievements.

Polish Coach of the Year

Polish Football Association·2005

Recognized for leading Poland to World Cup qualification.

Polish Coach of the Year

Polish Football Association·2006

Fourth award, honoring his work at the World Cup.

Records & Feats

First Polish coach to lead the national team to a World Cup since 1986

Historic First·2006

Under Janas, Poland qualified for the 2006 FIFA World Cup, ending a 20-year absence.

Most Polish Coach of the Year awards (tied)

Awards·2006

Janas won the award four times, tying with other top coaches for the most wins.