Adrian Mierzejewski
Encyclopedia
Adrian Mierzejewski is a Polish
football player who plays for Trabzonspor
and the national team of Poland
, as a midfielder
.
, Mierzejewski began his career at local side Tempo 25 Olsztyn, then he moved to Naki Olsztyn.
On 31 May 2003 he made his II liga debut for Stomil Olsztyn
, in a game against Świt Nowy Dwór Mazowiecki
, when he came on as a substitute for Marcin Kubsik in 79th minute. Mierzejewski ended the 2002–03 season with three league appearances, all as a substitions. After the season he returned to Naki Olsztyn.
, when he came on as a subtition for Dariusz Romuzga
86th. He made his first league on start on 8 June 2004 in a 1–1 draw with GKS Katowice
. Mierzejewski played 45 minutes and was replaced by Klaudiusz Ząbecki. He ended the 2003–04 season with three league apppearances.
On 10 November 2004 he scored his first goal for Wisła in a 5–1 win over Kujawiak Włocławek in the Polish Cup
. On 1 May 2005 Mierzejewski scored his first Ekstraklasa goal in a game against Górnik Łęczna which Wisła lost 2–3. Mierzejewski ended the 2004–05 season with 18 appearances and four goals in all competitions.
On 11 August 2005 he made his debut in European competition playing in a UEFA Cup second qualifying round match against Grasshopper. Mierzejewski ended the 2005–06 season with 27 appearances and two goals in all competitions.. He also won the Polish Cup with Wisła. Homever, he didn't play in the final.
After six appearances for Wisła in the 2006–07 season, on 23 February 2007 he was loaned for six months to Zagłębie Sosnowiec. He made his debut for Zagłębie on 10 March in a league game against Piast Gliwice
and a month later in a 3–0 victory over Kmita Zabierzów
he scored his first goal for a new club. He ended the season with 20 appearances and one goal in all competitions. Zagłębie was promoted to Ekstraklasa, but Wisła was relegated.
In the 2007–08 season Mierzejewski made 19 appearances and scored two goals in all competitions. In the autumn round of the following season he scored eight goals in 20 matches including a hat-trick
in a 8–0 victory over ŁKS Łomża in the Polish Cup.
match against Legia Warsaw (0–0). In the following match, on 7 March, he scored his first goal, in an away game against Wisła Kraków which Polonia lost 1–2. Mierzejewski ended the 2008–09 season with 18 appearances and one goal for Polonia in all competitions. Also, he made one appearance for the Młoda Ekstraklasa team.
On 23 July 2009 he scored his first goal in a European competition in a 4–0 victory over Juveness/Dogana
in the second qualifying round of the 2009–10 UEFA Europa League. In the 2009–10 season
he was a first-team player. Overall, he made 36 appearances and scored three goals in this season. On 18 August 2010 he extended his contract with Polonia to 2013.
During his time at Polonia he emerged on the national stage winning the "Ekstraklasa player of the year award" in the 2010–11
season in which he also captained Polonia's team.
. Trabzonspor paid 5.25 million euros for him, an all-time record for an Ekstraklasa player.
, U19
, U20 and U21
national teams. He also earned three caps
for U23
team.
On 29 May 2010 he debuted for the national team of Poland
in a friendly match against Finland.
On 5 June 2011 he scored his first goal for the national team, giving his team a 1-0 lead in a friendly match against Argentina
. The match ended with a 2-1 victory for Poland.
Poles
thumb|right|180px|The state flag of [[Poland]] as used by Polish government and diplomatic authoritiesThe Polish people, or Poles , are a nation indigenous to Poland. They are united by the Polish language, which belongs to the historical Lechitic subgroup of West Slavic languages of Central Europe...
football player who plays for Trabzonspor
Trabzonspor
Trabzonspor is a professional Turkish football club located in the city of Trabzon, Turkey. Formed in 1967 through a merger of several local clubs, Trabzonspor won six championships in Turkish Super League. The Club won their first Championship title in 1975 which is also the Club's initiation year...
and the national team of Poland
Poland national football team
The Poland national football team represents Poland in association football and is controlled by the Polish Football Association, the governing body for football in Poland...
, as a midfielder
Midfielder
A midfielder is an association football position. Some midfielders play a more defensive role, while others blur the boundaries between midfielders and forwards. The number of midfielders a team uses during a match may vary, depending on the team's formation and each individual player's role...
.
Early career
Born in OlsztynOlsztyn
Olsztyn is a city in northeastern Poland, on the Łyna River. Olsztyn has been the capital of the Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship since 1999. It was previously in the Olsztyn Voivodeship...
, Mierzejewski began his career at local side Tempo 25 Olsztyn, then he moved to Naki Olsztyn.
On 31 May 2003 he made his II liga debut for Stomil Olsztyn
OKS 1945 Olsztyn
OKS 1945 Olsztyn is a Polish football club based in Olsztyn, Poland. It was founded in 15 July 1945, as OKS Warmiak. The brightest era of this club were the 1990s when it played in Polish First League, as Stomil Olsztyn.- Before promotions to First League :...
, in a game against Świt Nowy Dwór Mazowiecki
Świt Nowy Dwór Mazowiecki
Świt Nowy Dwór Mazowiecki is a Polish football club based in Nowy Dwor Mazowiecki, Poland. This team played 2003-2004 in Ekstraklasa under the name "Lukullus Świt Nowy Dwór Mazowiecki" for first time, but it was relegated after one season as 13th team with 22 points, preceded by 14th Widzew Lodz...
, when he came on as a substitute for Marcin Kubsik in 79th minute. Mierzejewski ended the 2002–03 season with three league appearances, all as a substitions. After the season he returned to Naki Olsztyn.
Wisła Płock
In 2004 Mierzejewski signed a five-year contract with Wisła Płock for a fee of 15 000 złotys. He made his Ekstraklasa debut on 15 May 2004 in a match against Dyskobolia Grodzisk WielkopolskiDyskobolia Grodzisk Wielkopolski
Dyskobolia Grodzisk Wielkopolski is a Polish football club based in Grodzisk Wielkopolski, Poland.- History :Dyskobolia Grodzisk Wielkopolski was founded on April 30, 1922....
, when he came on as a subtition for Dariusz Romuzga
Dariusz Romuzga
Dariusz Romuzga is a Polish footballer playing currently for Kmita Zabierzów.-References:...
86th. He made his first league on start on 8 June 2004 in a 1–1 draw with GKS Katowice
GKS Katowice
GKS Katowice is a Polish football club based in Katowice, Poland. The club currently plays in the Polish First League.-History:In 1963 in Katowice a special organizational committee was called with the purpose of uniting all the clubs and sporting organizations of city into one large club which...
. Mierzejewski played 45 minutes and was replaced by Klaudiusz Ząbecki. He ended the 2003–04 season with three league apppearances.
On 10 November 2004 he scored his first goal for Wisła in a 5–1 win over Kujawiak Włocławek in the Polish Cup
Polish Cup
The Polish Cup in football or officially Remes Puchar Polski, is an elimination tournament for Polish football clubs, held continuously from 1950, and is the second most important national title in Polish football after the Ekstraklasa title...
. On 1 May 2005 Mierzejewski scored his first Ekstraklasa goal in a game against Górnik Łęczna which Wisła lost 2–3. Mierzejewski ended the 2004–05 season with 18 appearances and four goals in all competitions.
On 11 August 2005 he made his debut in European competition playing in a UEFA Cup second qualifying round match against Grasshopper. Mierzejewski ended the 2005–06 season with 27 appearances and two goals in all competitions.. He also won the Polish Cup with Wisła. Homever, he didn't play in the final.
After six appearances for Wisła in the 2006–07 season, on 23 February 2007 he was loaned for six months to Zagłębie Sosnowiec. He made his debut for Zagłębie on 10 March in a league game against Piast Gliwice
Piast Gliwice
Gliwicki Klub Sportowy Piast Gliwice is a Polish football club based in Gliwice, Poland. Founded in June 1945 by the Poles who had been forced to leave their homeland in present-day Western Ukraine, Piast's football team played as many as 32 seasons in the Polish Second Division, before finally...
and a month later in a 3–0 victory over Kmita Zabierzów
Kmita Zabierzów
Tiger Kmita Zabierzów is a football club based in Zabierzów, Poland. The club belongs to the union of Ludowe Zespoły Sportowe.In 2007 club signed a contract with Gellwe, a producer of energetic drink Tiger. Kmita has been called Tiger Kmita since signing of this contract.-Current squad:-...
he scored his first goal for a new club. He ended the season with 20 appearances and one goal in all competitions. Zagłębie was promoted to Ekstraklasa, but Wisła was relegated.
In the 2007–08 season Mierzejewski made 19 appearances and scored two goals in all competitions. In the autumn round of the following season he scored eight goals in 20 matches including a hat-trick
Hat-trick
A hat-trick or hat trick in sport is the achievement of a positive feat three times during a game, or other achievements based on threes. The term was first used in 1858 in cricket to describe HH Stephenson's feat of taking three wickets in three balls. A collection was held for Stephenson, and he...
in a 8–0 victory over ŁKS Łomża in the Polish Cup.
Polonia Warsaw
On 22 December 2008 Mierzejewski signed a three-year contract with Polonia Warsaw. He made his debut for Polonia on 27 February 2009 in the derbyLocal derby
In many countries the term local derby, or simply just derby means a sporting fixture between two, generally local, rivals, particularly in association football...
match against Legia Warsaw (0–0). In the following match, on 7 March, he scored his first goal, in an away game against Wisła Kraków which Polonia lost 1–2. Mierzejewski ended the 2008–09 season with 18 appearances and one goal for Polonia in all competitions. Also, he made one appearance for the Młoda Ekstraklasa team.
On 23 July 2009 he scored his first goal in a European competition in a 4–0 victory over Juveness/Dogana
A.C. Juvenes/Dogana
A.C. Juvenes/Dogana is a Sanmarinese football club, based in Dogana, civil parish of Serravalle. The club was founded in 2000 after the merger of S.S. Juvenes and G.S. Dogana...
in the second qualifying round of the 2009–10 UEFA Europa League. In the 2009–10 season
2009–10 Ekstraklasa
The 2009–10 Ekstraklasa was the 76th season since its establishment as the highest football league of Poland. It began on 31 July 2009 and ended on 15 May 2010...
he was a first-team player. Overall, he made 36 appearances and scored three goals in this season. On 18 August 2010 he extended his contract with Polonia to 2013.
During his time at Polonia he emerged on the national stage winning the "Ekstraklasa player of the year award" in the 2010–11
2010–11 Ekstraklasa
The 2010–11 Ekstraklasa was the 77th season of the highest level of football leagues in Poland since its establishment in 1927. It began on 6 August 2010 and concluded on 29 May 2011. A total of 16 teams participated, 14 of which competed in the league during the 2009–10 season, while the remaining...
season in which he also captained Polonia's team.
Trabzonspor
On 16 June 2011 he signed with TrabzonsporTrabzonspor
Trabzonspor is a professional Turkish football club located in the city of Trabzon, Turkey. Formed in 1967 through a merger of several local clubs, Trabzonspor won six championships in Turkish Super League. The Club won their first Championship title in 1975 which is also the Club's initiation year...
. Trabzonspor paid 5.25 million euros for him, an all-time record for an Ekstraklasa player.
International career
Mierzejewski played for U18Poland national under-18 football team
The Poland national under-18 football team represents Poland in international football at this age level and is controlled by Polish Football Association....
, U19
Poland national under-19 football team
The Poland national under-19 football team represents Poland in international football at this age level and is controlled by Polish Football Association....
, U20 and U21
Poland national under-21 football team
The Poland national under-21 football team is the national under-21 football team of Poland and is controlled by the Polish Football Association....
national teams. He also earned three caps
Cap (sport)
In sports, a cap is a metaphorical term for a player's appearance on a select team, such as a national team. The term dates from the practice in the United Kingdom of awarding a cap to every player in an international match of association football...
for U23
Poland national under-23 football team
The Poland national under-23 football team or Poland Olympic football team is the national under-23 football team of Poland and is controlled by the Polish Football Association.- Olympic Record :...
team.
On 29 May 2010 he debuted for the national team of Poland
Poland national football team
The Poland national football team represents Poland in association football and is controlled by the Polish Football Association, the governing body for football in Poland...
in a friendly match against Finland.
On 5 June 2011 he scored his first goal for the national team, giving his team a 1-0 lead in a friendly match against Argentina
Argentina national football team
The Argentina national football team represents Argentina in association football and is controlled by the Argentine Football Association , the governing body for football in Argentina. Argentina's home stadium is Estadio Monumental Antonio Vespucio Liberti and their head coach is Alejandro...
. The match ended with a 2-1 victory for Poland.
| Goal | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 June 2011 | Legia Stadium, Warsaw Warsaw Warsaw is the capital and largest city of Poland. It is located on the Vistula River, roughly from the Baltic Sea and from the Carpathian Mountains. Its population in 2010 was estimated at 1,716,855 residents with a greater metropolitan area of 2,631,902 residents, making Warsaw the 10th most... , Poland Poland Poland , officially the Republic of Poland , is a country in Central Europe bordered by Germany to the west; the Czech Republic and Slovakia to the south; Ukraine, Belarus and Lithuania to the east; and the Baltic Sea and Kaliningrad Oblast, a Russian exclave, to the north... |
1–0 | 2–1 | Friendly Exhibition game An exhibition game is a sporting event in which there is no competitive value of any significant kind to any competitor regardless of the outcome of the competition... |