Club Career
Born in Sosnowiec, Poland, Polanski moved to Germany as an infant, joining Borussia Mönchengladbach's youth ranks at the age of eight. In the 2004–05 season, on 12 February 2005, he made his debut both in the club's first team and the Bundesliga, in a 0–2 away loss against SV Werder Bremen (his sole game of the campaign).
Against Bayer 04 Leverkusen, on 19 November, Polanski scored in a 1–1 home draw, and would go on to manage two seasons with relative playing time. However, the following campaign, which ended in promotion, only brought nine second division appearances individually.
After his contract at Borussia expired at the end of the season, Polanski agreed a move to La Liga club Getafe CF. During his first season, as the Madrid side finished just one place above the relegation zone, he was first-choice, often partnering Javier Casquero in central midfield.
On 12 June 2009, Polanski was loaned out to 1. FSV Mainz 05, on a season-long spell. However, the following month, the deal was extended for another year, with the teams reaching an agreement for a permanent switch in early November 2010.
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