Career
Born in Porto of Polish descent, Podstawski joined Football Club Porto"s youth system at the age of 13. Beira-March for the Segunda Liga championship. He finished his first season with 24 appearances – 11 starts – helping to a runner-up position even though his team was not eligible for promotion.
Podstawski represented Portugal at the 2015 Fédération internationale de football association U-20 World Cup, playing four games out of five in an eventual quarter-final exit in New Zealand.