Jacek Marek Zieliński (; born 10 October 1967) is a Polish football executive, former professional manager and player who played as a defender. He is currently an advisor of Legia Warsaw's board, and was the club's sporting director from December 2021 to December 2024.

In 1999, he won the Polish Footballer of the Year title. He used to work as an assistant manager of the Poland national team.

Club career Born in Wierzbica, Radom County, Zieliński spent most of his career playing for Legia Warsaw. He played in the quarterfinal of the 1995–96 UEFA Champions League.

International career Zieliński played for the Poland national team. He made 60 appearances and scored one goal and was a participant at the 2002 FIFA World Cup.

Career statistics International + Appearances and goals by national team and yearNational teamYearAppsGoalsPoland199550199670199771199880199990200080200140200270200350Total601

Scores and results list Poland's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Zieliński goal.

+ List of international goals scored by Jacek ZielińskiNo.DateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition1 12 March 1997 Ostrava, Czech Republic 1–2 1–2 Friendly

Honours Legia Warsaw Ekstraklasa: 1993–94, 1994–95, 2001–02 Polish Cup: 1993–94, 1994–95, 1996–97

Individual Piłka Nożna Polish Footballer of the Year: 1999

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