GKS Katowice bids farewell to football legend Jan Furtok. The former Polish national team and GKS Katowice player passed away at the age of 62.

Who was Jan Furtok?

Jan Furtok was a striker who played for the Katowice team from 1979 to 1988 and from 1996 to 1997. In 299 games, he scored 122 goals. He won the Polish Cup, the vice-championship, and a bronze medal in the Ekstraklasa with GKS.

Reactions to Jan Furtok's death

Katowice President, Marcin Krupa, proposed honoring the player's memory by naming the city stadium after him. 'I received the news of Jan Furtok's death with great sadness - a prominent player, a legend of Katowice football and GKS Katowice' - Krupa wrote on social media.

New stadium for GKS Katowice

The Ekstraklasa newcomer is set to move to a new arena in the spring round. The construction of the stadium (15,000 seats) and the adjacent hall (3,000) cost over 300 million zlotys. | Stat | Value | | --- | --- | | League | Ekstraklasa | | Position | 5 | | Points | 43 | | Record | 13W-4D-12L | | Last match | Pogon Szczecin 1-1 GKS Katowice (2026-05-23) |

Future of GKS Katowice

The city-owned club's players, led by coach Rafał Górak, returned to the Ekstraklasa in the spring after 19 years. GKS's volleyball, hockey, and women's football teams also compete in the top leagues.