Former Lech Poznan player Wojciech Onsorge has died at the age of 80. The death of the footballer, who also played for Warta Poznan, was confirmed by the club on its official social media channels on Wednesday, citing information from the family.
The news was reported by TVP Sport. Onsorge was a product of Lech Poznan's youth academy and played for the club in the 1960s. He represented Kolejorz mainly for the reserve team but also made appearances for the first squad. After ending his playing career, he worked as a youth coach for clubs in Poznan.
Who was Wojciech Onsorge for Lech?
Wojciech Onsorge was born on April 15, 1946. He joined Lech Poznan's youth teams as a teenager. For years, he was an important part of the club's structure, representing the reserve side. His attitude and commitment in training were often highlighted by the coaches of that era. After his time at Lech, in the 1970s, he moved to local rivals Warta Poznan, where he also played for several seasons.
How does the club commemorate former players?
News of Onsorge's death reached fans on Wednesday. Lech Poznan published a brief tribute, expressing condolences to the family of the deceased. Such news serves as a reminder of the rich history and the people who built it. The current Lech squad, engaged in a title fight, pays tribute on the pitch. This season, Kolejorz is second in the Ekstraklasa table, with 10 points from four matches. The team's form reads three wins and one draw. Full team statistics are available on our stats page.
What is Lech's current league situation?
Coach Johan van den Brom's team has started the 2026/27 season well. In four matches played, they have scored eight goals while conceding only three. This gives them a +5 goal difference. Lech Poznan remains in direct pursuit of leaders Legia Warszawa, trailing by just two points. The current squad and all league table data can be found on the standings page.
The team's next test will be an away match against Wisla Plock scheduled for December 17, 2026. The opponent currently sits in 16th place in the league table. The schedule for all upcoming fixtures is always updated on our fixtures page.
Wojciech Onsorge died on Wednesday, September 2, 2026.
