Marcin Bułka

Marcin Bułka (Polish pronunciation: [ˈmart͡ɕin ˈbuwka]; born 4 October 1999) is a Polish professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Ligue 2 club LB Châteauroux, on loan from Paris Saint-Germain.

Marcin Bułka
Bułka with Paris Saint-Germain in 2020
Personal information
Full name Marcin Bulka[1]
Date of birth (1999-10-04) 4 October 1999
Place of birth Płock, Poland
Height 1.99 m (6 ft 6 in)
Position(s) Goalkeeper
Club information
Current team
 Châteauroux
(on loan from Paris Saint-Germain)
Number 40
Youth career
2011–2012 Stegny Wyszogród
2012 MDK Król Maciuś Club Płock
2013 Stegny Wyszogród
2013–2016 FCB Escola Varsovia
2016–2019 Chelsea
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2019– Paris Saint-Germain 2 (0)
2020–2021 → Cartagena (loan) 3 (0)
2021– → Châteauroux (loan) 1 (0)
National team
2017 Poland U18 1 (0)
2018 Poland U19 3 (0)
2019– Poland U20 3 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 22:47, 2 February 2021 (UTC)

Club career

Early career

Bułka began his career in his native Poland, playing in the youth ranks at Stegny Wyszogród, MDK Król Maciuś Club Płock and FCB Escola Varsovia, an official Barcelona satellite academy in Poland.[2] In March 2016, whilst at FCB Escola Varsovia, Bułka underwent a trial with Barcelona, before trialling at English club Chelsea the following month.[3]

Chelsea

In the summer of 2016, Bułka joined Chelsea. In September 2016, Bułka signed his first professional contract with Chelsea as well as making his under-18 debut for the club, in a 4–2 win against Arsenal U18.[4] In the 2018–19 season, Bułka featured on the bench three times for Chelsea's first team.

Paris Saint-Germain

In July 2019, Bułka signed for Paris Saint-Germain on a two-year contract, after the expiry of his contract at Chelsea.[5] On 30 August, he made his debut for Paris Saint-Germain, keeping a clean sheet in a 2–0 win against Metz.[6]

Loan to Cartagena

On 28 September 2020, Bułka signed a contract extension with Paris Saint-Germain until June 2025. He was immediately loaned out to Spanish Segunda División club FC Cartagena for the 2020–21 season.[7] Eventually, his loan was cut short, and he left in the January transfer window.

Loan to Châteauroux

On 31 January 2021, Ligue 2 club LB Châteauroux signed Bułka on loan until the end of the season.[8] He made his debut in a 4–0 win against Chambly on 2 February.[9]

International career

After previously representing Poland at under-18 and under-19 level,[10][11] on 6 September 2018, Bułka made his under-20 debut for Poland against Italy U20 in a 3–0 loss.[12]

Personal life

On 27 May 2020, Bułka was involved in a traffic collision near the town of Wyszogród, Poland. He was driving a rented Lamborghini on a motorway and collided with an individual driving a Hyundai in the opposite direction while attempting an overtake maneuver. A 56–year old was injured during the crash and suffered several fractures, while Bułka was left unharmed. Bułka admitted the responsibility for the collision, and could face up to three years in jail after potentially breaking article 177 of Polish law.[13]

Career statistics

Club
As of 31 January 2021
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League Cup Continental Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Chelsea U21 2017–18 — — — 4[lower-alpha 1] 0 4 0
Paris Saint-Germain 2019–20 Ligue 1 1000000010
2020–21 Ligue 1 1000000010
Total 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0
Cartagena (loan) 2020–21 Segunda División 3010— — 40
Châteauroux (loan) 2020–21 Ligue 2 1 0 0 0 — — 1 0
Career total 60100000110
  1. Appearances in the EFL Trophy

Honours

Chelsea U18

Chelsea U19

Paris Saint-Germain

References
  1. "2018/19 Premier League squads confirmed". Premier League. 3 September 2018. Retrieved 27 September 2019.
  2. "Marcin Bułka" (in Polish). 90minut. Retrieved 30 August 2019.
  3. "Chelsea Transfer News: Latest Romelu Lukaku and Marcin Bulka Rumours". Bleacher Report. 30 July 2016. Retrieved 30 August 2019.
  4. "Marcin Bulka". Chelsea F.C. Retrieved 30 August 2019.
  5. "Marcin Bulka signs for Paris Saint-Germain until 2021". Paris Saint-Germain F.C. 6 July 2019. Retrieved 30 August 2019.
  6. "Bulka makes Rouge-et-Bleu debut". Paris Saint-Germain F.C. 30 August 2019. Retrieved 30 August 2019.
  7. "Marcin Bulka extends Paris Saint-Germain contract and is loan to FC Cartagen". Paris Saint-Germain F.C. 28 September 2020. Retrieved 28 September 2020.
  8. "Bulka à Châteauroux (Officiel)". CulturePSG. 31 January 2021. Retrieved 31 January 2021.
  9. "Châteauroux vs. Chambly - 2 February 2021 - Soccerway". int.soccerway.com. Retrieved 2021-02-02.
  10. "[U-18] Powołania na towarzyski dwumecz z Węgrami" (in Polish). Łączy nas piłka. 3 March 2017. Retrieved 30 August 2019.
  11. "U-19: Polska pokonała Szwecję" (in Polish). Łączy nas piłka. 8 November 2017. Retrieved 30 August 2019.
  12. "U-20: Na początku przygotowań do mistrzostw świata Włosi lepsi" (in Polish). Polski Związek Piłki Nożnej. 6 September 2018. Retrieved 30 August 2019.
  13. "PSG goalkeeper Marcin Bulka could face up to 3 years in jail following May crash". Get French Football News. 26 August 2020. Retrieved 26 August 2020.
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