From street football in Senegal to leading the Polish Ekstraklasa! Ousmane Sow, the sensational Senegalese winger/forward for Górnik Zabrze, whose journey to stardom is nothing short of extraordinary. Born in Dakar, Sow never set foot in a youth academy. Instead, a chance encounter with a real estate agent who spotted his raw talent during a casual game with friends changed his life forever. From earning just €300 a month in French amateur leagues—barely enough for food and water—to signing with Górnik Zabrze in February 2025, Sow’s story is a testament to grit, determination, and untapped potential.

Now, playing alongside legend Lukas Podolski, Sow is setting the Ekstraklasa ablaze. In just 9 matches this fall, he’s scored an incredible 6 goals and provided 2 assists, including a show-stopping brace and assist in a thrilling victory over powerhouse Legia Warsaw last week. Thanks to his electric performances, Górnik Zabrze sits proudly at the top of the Polish league table, defying expectations and turning heads across Europe. But how did a player with no formal training become the driving force behind a title contender? We dive deep into his rise, from Senegal’s dusty pitches to Belgium’s Lierse and now Poland’s biggest stage.