Maik Nawrocki, born in Bremen on 7 February 2001 (age 25), is a Polish central defender now with Lens. An imposing 6ft 3in (1.90m), he built his reputation at Legia Warsaw, where his career has its clearest shape: 44 league appearances and five league goals across two seasons, including four goals in 25 league games in 2022/23.
Celtic signed him from Legia in July 2023 for around £4.5m. His spell in Glasgow brought silverware rather than a settled long-term role, with a Premiership title, a League Cup and a Scottish Cup added to his record. There was talk of a move away from Celtic in January 2025, and he eventually left in July 2026, joining Lens for around £2.5m.
At Lens, Nawrocki has made three appearances in all competitions in 2026/27, including two in Ligue 1 and one in the Trophée des Champions. His current market value is around £1.5m, according to Transfermarkt.
His career is still most strongly associated with Legia, with Celtic a significant but uneven stop in between. Lens is now the next stage for a defender whose profile remains that of an established professional rather than a finished article.
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