Cezary Andrzej Kulesza (born 22 June 1962) is a Polish football executive and former player, currently serving as the president of the Polish Football Association (PZPN). He played in the Ekstraklasa and was the chairman of Jagiellonia Biaà Âystok from 2010 to 2021.
Kulesza played as an attacking midfielder and forward. He began his football journey with Gwardia Biaà Âystok, joining the senior team at the beginning of the 1981âÂÂ82 season. In 1982, he transferred to Olimpia Zambrów, where he made 13 appearances in the third division during the 1982âÂÂ83 season. In 1988, he moved from Mà Âawianka Mà Âawa to Jagiellonia Biaà Âystok, where he played 14 matches in the top division and participated in the losing final of the 1988âÂÂ89 Polish Cup.
In 1991, he played for RFC Aubel in the Belgian third division. He later returned to Poland, playing several matches with Jagiellonia's reserve team. He also played for MZKS Wasilków and Supraà Âlanka Supraà Âl, where he ended his football career.
After retiring from football, Kulesza pursued a career in business. In 1994, he founded the record label Green Star, which represents some of the biggest stars of Polish dance music (dance, disco polo). Kulesza is also involved in the real estate and hospitality industries.
Since 2008, Kulesza has served as a sports advisor and proxy at Jagiellonia Biaà Âystok, later becoming a board member. On 20 January 2010, he was appointed president of the board, replacing the outgoing Ireneusz Tràbià Âski. During his tenure, Jagiellonia enjoyed significant success, including two runner-up finishes in the Polish league, a bronze medal, the Polish Cup, a Polish Cup final appearance, the Polish Super Cup, and five UEFA competition participations. The club also promoted many Polish national team players during this period, including Jacek Góralski, Bartosz Kwiecieà Â, Taras Romanczuk, Karol à Âwiderski, and Przemysà Âaw Frankowski.
On 18 August 2021, Kulesza became the 35th president of the Polish Football Association, defeating Marek Koà ºmià Âski in the second round of voting. He was supported by, among others, delegates from the lower leagues.