Lukas Podolski: From World Cup Champion to Successful Restaurateur and Entrepreneur

Lukas Podolski has a major restaurant chain

Lukas Podolski, who at 38 years old plays for Górnik Zabrze in Poland, had an outstanding career as a footballer, defending the shirt of several of the main clubs in Europe and that of the German national team, with which he lifted the World Cup. World in Brazil 2014 after beating Argentina in the final. However, he also achieved notable success in the business world.

He expanded his vision beyond the football field by launching his own ice cream line, Ice Cream United, and a chain of kebab restaurants known as Mangal Doner, which has 30 branches in Germany. In addition, the athlete has ventured into the entertainment sector by organizing a music festival, in addition to founding a sports center and a unique soccer tournament, bringing together influencers, former players and fans.

Lukas Podolski promoting his ice cream line

Podolski’s career, both in sports and business, demonstrates his dedication and ability to adapt to new challenges. Having played for world-class teams such as Cologne, Bayern Munich, Arsenal, Inter Milan, Galatasaray, Vissel Kobe and Antalyaspor, the creation of Ice Cream United in 2017 and Mangal Doner in 2018 emphasizes his drive to establish a legacy outside of the stadiums. The dessert company was founded in Cologne, where he began his professional career, while his kebab restaurant is the result of his inspiration during his time playing Turkish football. As reported by the British newspaper The Sun, the forward has a net worth of 177.5 million pounds sterling, including income from his playing career (almost 225 million dollars).

Podolski has not only demonstrated success in his companies, but has also maintained a critical stance towards competitors in the food industry. In a recent statement to Sascha Hellinger, he spoke strongly about the cost and quality of the meals, comparing his restaurants to establishments like McDonald’s, insisting on the superior quality of his offering. “If you order a menu at McDonald’s, you pay as much as in my stores. Or even more. However, the food will be shit, it lacks quality,” he outlined.

Regarding football, Podolski has played 18 games with the Górnik Zabrze shirt so far this season, where he contributed three goals and provided three assists. Although he was eliminated from the Polish Cup in the round of 16, his team is in seventh place in the local tournament with 32 points, 10 less than the leader Śląsk Wroclaw. With the Germany national team shirt he won the World Cup in 2014 and accumulated a total of 49 goals in 130 international matches until his last match against England in 2017.

2024-02-28 12:40:00
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