Adrian_Mierzejewski
Adrian Mierzejewski
Polish footballer (born 1986)
Adrian Mierzejewski (Polish pronunciation: [ˈadrjan mjɛʐɛˈjɛfskʲi]; born 6 November 1986) is a Polish former professional footballer who played as a midfielder.
|
Mierzejewski wearing KSP colours in 2011 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Adrian Mierzejewski | ||
| Date of birth | (1986-11-04) 4 November 1986 (age 37) | ||
| Place of birth | Olsztyn, Poland | ||
| Height | 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Tempo 25 Olsztyn | |||
| Naki Olsztyn | |||
| Stomil Olsztyn | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2002–2003 | Stomil Olsztyn | 3 | (0) |
| 2004–2009 | Wisła Płock | 72 | (9) |
| 2006–2007 | → Zagłębie Sosnowiec (loan) | 14 | (1) |
| 2009–2011 | Polonia Warsaw | 69 | (11) |
| 2011–2014 | Trabzonspor | 84 | (9) |
| 2014–2016 | Al Nassr | 43 | (18) |
| 2016–2017 | Al-Sharjah | 19 | (3) |
| 2017–2018 | Sydney FC | 25 | (13) |
| 2018–2019 | Changchun Yatai | 19 | (3) |
| 2019–2022 | Chongqing Lifan | 39 | (10) |
| 2020 | → Guangzhou R&F (loan) | 6 | (2) |
| 2021 | → Shanghai Shenhua (loan) | 16 | (5) |
| 2022–2023 | Henan | 51 | (8) |
| Total | 460 | (92) | |
| International career | |||
| 2006 | Poland U20 | 1 | (0) |
| 2005–2007 | Poland U21 | 3 | (0) |
| 2010–2013 | Poland | 41 | (3) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 5 January 2024 | |||
Early career
Born in Olsztyn, Mierzejewski began his career at local side Tempo 25 Olsztyn, then he moved to Naki Olsztyn.[1]
On 31 May 2003, aged 16, he made his II liga debut for Stomil Olsztyn in a game against Świt Nowy Dwór Mazowiecki, coming on as a substitute for Marcin Kubsik in 79th minute.[2][3] He ended the 2002–03 season having made three league appearances, all as a substitute.[4] 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.[5][6] He made his Ekstraklasa debut on 15 May 2004 in a match against Dyskobolia Grodzisk Wielkopolski, when he came on as a substitution for Dariusz Romuzga 86th.[7] 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.[8] He ended the 2003–04 season with three league appearances.[9]
On 10 November 2004 he scored his first goal for Wisła in a 5–1 win over Kujawiak Włocławek in the Polish Cup.[10] On 1 May 2005 Mierzejewski scored his first Ekstraklasa goal in a game against Górnik Łęczna which Wisła lost 2–3.[11] Mierzejewski ended the 2004–05 season with 18 appearances and four goals in all competitions.[12]
On 11 August 2005 he made his debut in European competition playing in a UEFA Cup second qualifying round match against Grasshopper.[13] Mierzejewski ended the 2005–06 season with 27 appearances and two goals in all competitions.[14] He also won the Polish Cup with Wisła. However, he didn't play in the final.[1]
After six appearances for Wisła in the 2006–07 season,[15] on 23 February 2007 he was loaned for six months to Zagłębie Sosnowiec.[16] 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.[15] He ended the season with 20 appearances and one goal in all competitions.[15] Zagłębie was promoted to Ekstraklasa,[17] but Wisła was relegated.[18]
In the 2007–08 season Mierzejewski made 19 appearances and scored two goals in all competitions.[19] In the autumn round of the following season he scored eight goals in 20 matches including a hat-trick in an 8–0 victory over ŁKS Łomża in the Polish Cup.[20]
Polonia Warsaw
On 22 December 2008 Mierzejewski signed a three-year contract with Polonia Warsaw.[21] He made his debut for Polonia on 27 February 2009 in the derby match against Legia Warsaw (0–0).[20] In the following match, on 7 March, he scored his first goal, in an away game against Wisła Kraków which Polonia lost 1–2.[22] 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.[20]
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.[23] In the 2009–10 season he was a first-team player. Overall, he made 36 appearances and scored three goals in this season.[24] On 18 August 2010 he extended his contract with Polonia to 2013.[25]
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.[26]
Trabzonspor
.jpg){kind=link}
He signed a 5-year contract with Trabzonspor on 16 June 2011. Trabzonspor paid 5.25 million euros for him, an all-time record for an Ekstraklasa player at that time.[27]
Al Nassr FC
On 11 June 2014, Al-Nassr announced on their Twitter account the signing of Adrian Mierzejewski.[28][29] However, the player didn't complete his transfer at that time as he was during the negotiations process with the Saudi Arabian team.[30] It became official on 20 June 2014, when Mierzejewski signed a three-year contract with Al-Nassr for a €3.2 million fee.[31]
Mierzejewski debuted in Saudi Super Cup match against Al Shabab, on 7 August 2014. He gave assist to Mohammad Al-Sahlawi who scored the first goal in Saudi Super Cup. He scored his first goal in league against Najran SC on 15 August 2014. Then he scored twice against Al Raed in 2nd week. On 13 September 2014, he scored a goal for Al-Nassr in MatchDay 4 against former champion Al Fateh.
In 2015 AFC Champions League, he scored his 1st goal against Iranian side Persepolis. With Al-Nassr, he played in all the six group stage matches, scoring just 2 goals and failed to qualify for the Round of 16.
On 10 May 2015, Adrian helped Al-Nassr win their 2nd consecutive league title. He played 25 games in 2014–15 Saudi Professional League, scoring 8 goals. He is the 2nd top scorer of Al-Nassr in league.[32]
Sydney FC
On 12 August 2017, Mierzejewski signed a three-year deal with A-League champions Sydney FC.[33]
Mierzejewski made his debut and scored his first goal for Sydney FC in the 3–0 2017 FFA Cup win over Bankstown Berries, dispatching a penalty in 90+1. The Pole scored his first league goal from the penalty spot as well, in a 2–0 win against Perth Glory at Allianz Stadium.
In the 2017 FFA Cup Final, Mierzejewski won the Mark Viduka Medal for Man of the Match, as the Sky Blues beat Adelaide United 2–1 AET. This good form continued, with Mierzejewski scoring 2 goals for Sydney in the Sydney Derby record 5–0 win. He was instrumental to the game, being named the Man of the Match.[34] On 29 April 2017, Mierzejewski has taken out the 2017/18 Johnny Warren medal for best player in the A-League finished 11 points clear of Dimitri Petratos and Leroy George.[35]
Changchun Yatai
On 8 July 2018, Mierzejewski transferred to Chinese Super League side Changchun Yatai.[36]
Chongqing Lifan
On 13 February 2019, Mierzejewski transferred to fellow Super League side Chongqing Lifan.[37]
On 28 September 2020, Mierzejewski joined Guangzhou R&F on loan.[38]
On 14 March 2021, Mierzejewski joined Shanghai Shenhua on loan.[39]
Henan
On 28 April 2022, Mierzejewski signed with fellow Chinese Super League club Henan Songshan Longmen.[40] On 24 October 2023, he announced that would leave the club at the expiration of his contract at the end of the 2023 season.[41]
On 27 January 2024, Mierzejewski announced his retirement from football, aged 37.[42]
Mierzejewski played for U18, U19, U20 and U21 national teams.[43][44][45]
On 29 May 2010 he debuted for the national team of Poland in a friendly match against Finland.[46]
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.[47]
Club
| Club | Season | League | Cup | Continental | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Stomil Olsztyn | 2002–03 | I liga | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 3 | 0 | ||
| Wisła Płock | 2003–04 | Ekstraklasa | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 3 | 0 | ||
| 2004–05 | Ekstraklasa | 11 | 1 | 7 | 3 | — | — | 18 | 4 | |||
| 2005–06 | Ekstraklasa | 20 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 0 | — | 27 | 2 | ||
| 2006–07 | Ekstraklasa | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 31 | 0 | 6 | 0 | ||
| 2007–08 | I liga | 17 | 2 | 2 | 0 | — | — | 19 | 2 | |||
| 2008–09 | I liga | 18 | 5 | 2 | 3 | — | — | 20 | 8 | |||
| Total | 72 | 9 | 16 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 93 | 16 | ||
| Zagłębie Sosnowiec (loan) | 2006–07 | I liga | 14 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 14 | 1 | ||
| Polonia Warsaw | 2008–09 | Ekstraklasa | 12 | 2 | 4 | 0 | — | 21 | 1 | 18 | 3 | |
| 2009–10 | Ekstraklasa | 30 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 | — | 36 | 3 | ||
| 2010–11 | Ekstraklasa | 27 | 7 | 4 | 1 | — | — | 31 | 8 | |||
| Total | 69 | 11 | 8 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 85 | 14 | ||
| Trabzonspor | 2011–12 | Süper Lig | 33 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 0 | — | 43 | 0 | |
| 2012–13 | Süper Lig | 21 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 | — | 29 | 13 | ||
| 2013–14 | Süper Lig | 27 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 3 | — | 40 | 7 | ||
| Total | 84 | 9 | 11 | 8 | 20 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 115 | 20 | ||
| Al-Nassr | 2014–15 | Saudi Professional League | 24 | 8 | 62 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 13 | 0 | 37 | 11 |
| 2015–16 | Saudi Professional League | 19 | 10 | 54 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 13 | 0 | 31 | 12 | |
| Total | 43 | 18 | 11 | 2 | 12 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 68 | 23 | ||
| Al-Sharjah | 2016–17 | UAE Arabian Gulf League | 19 | 3 | 6 | 5 | — | — | 25 | 8 | ||
| Sydney FC | 2017–18 | A-League | 25 | 13 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 1 | — | 34 | 15 | |
| Changchun Yatai | 2018 | Chinese Super League | 19 | 3 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 19 | 3 | ||
| Chongqing Lifan | 2019 | Chinese Super League | 28 | 4 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 28 | 4 | ||
| 2020 | Chinese Super League | 11 | 6 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 11 | 6 | |||
| Total | 39 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39 | 10 | ||
| Guangzhou R&F (loan) | 2020 | Chinese Super League | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 6 | 2 | ||
| Shanghai Shenhua (loan) | 2021 | Chinese Super League | 16 | 5 | 4 | 0 | — | — | 20 | 5 | ||
| Henan | 2022 | Chinese Super League | 29 | 6 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 29 | 6 | ||
| 2023 | Chinese Super League | 22 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 23 | 3 | |||
| Total | 51 | 8 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 52 | 9 | ||||
| Career total | 460 | 92 | 60 | 25 | 46 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 573 | 126 | ||
1 All appearances in Ekstraklasa Cup.
2 Three appearances in Saudi Crown Prince Cup and three appearances and one goal in King Cup.
3 All appearances in Saudi Super Cup.
4 Two appearances and on goal in Saudi Crown Prince Cup and three appearances in King Cup.
International goals
- Scores and results list Poland's goal tally first.[50]
| # | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 5 June 2011 | Polish Army Stadium, Warsaw |  Argentina | 1–0 | 2–1 | Friendly |
| 2. | 7 September 2012 | Podgorica City Stadium, Podgorica |  Montenegro | 2–2 | 2–2 | 2014 FIFA World Cup qualification |
| 3. | 10 September 2013 | Stadio Olimpico, Serravalle |  San Marino | 5–1 | 5–1 | 2014 FIFA World Cup qualification |
On 11 June 2011 Mierzejewski married his girlfriend Małgorzata. The couple started dating when they were both attending V Liceum Ogólnokształcące in Olsztyn.[51]
Al-Nassr
Sydney FC
Individual
- Saudi Professional League Player of the Month: August 2014
- Mark Viduka Medal: 2017[52]
- A-League Player of the Month: December 2017,[53][54] February 2018[55][54]
- Johnny Warren Medal: 2017–18[56]
- Alex Tobin Medal: 2017–18[57]
- A-League Team of the Season: 2017–18[58]
- "Adrian Mierzejewski" (in Polish). 90minut. Retrieved 17 June 2011.
- "Stomil Olsztyn 0 – 2 Świt Nowy Dwór Mazowiecki" (in Polish). 90minut. Retrieved 17 June 2011.
- "Polish international Adrian Mierzejewski headed to Sydney FC". Four Four Two. 1 August 2017. Archived from the original on 1 August 2017. Retrieved 1 August 2017.
- "Sezon 2002/03" (in Polish). 90minut. Retrieved 17 June 2011.
- "Naki – szkółka piłkarska – Olsztyn" (in Polish). naki.pl. Retrieved 18 June 2011.[permanent dead link]
- "A. Mierzejewski: Ojciec jeszcze wygrywa" (in Polish). dwadozera.pl. 7 March 2011. Retrieved 19 June 2011.
- "Wisła Płock 0 – 1 Dyskobolia Grodzisk Wielkopolski" (in Polish). 90minut. Retrieved 17 June 2011.
- "Wisła Płock 1 – 1 GKS Katowice" (in Polish). 90minut. Retrieved 17 June 2011.
- "Sezon 2003/04" (in Polish). 90minut. Retrieved 17 June 2011.
- "Kujawiak Włocławek 1 – 5 Wisła Płock" (in Polish). 90minut. Retrieved 18 June 2011.
- "Górnik Łęczna 3 – 2 Wisła Płock" (in Polish). 90minut. Retrieved 18 June 2011.
- "Sezon 2004/05" (in Polish). 90minut. Retrieved 18 June 2011.
- "Grasshopper-Club Zurych 1 – 0 Wisła Płock" (in Polish). 90minut. Retrieved 18 June 2011.
- "Sezon 2005/06" (in Polish). 90minut. Retrieved 18 June 2011.
- "Sezon 2006/07" (in Polish). 90minut. Retrieved 18 June 2011.
- "Adrian Mierzejewski wypożyczony do Zagłębia Sosnowiec" (in Polish). 90minut. 23 February 2007. Retrieved 18 June 2011.
- "II liga 2006/2007" (in Polish). 90minut. Retrieved 19 June 2011.
- "Orange Ekstraklasa 2006/2007" (in Polish). 90minut. Retrieved 19 June 2011.
- "Sezon 2007/08" (in Polish). 90minut. Retrieved 19 June 2011.
- "Sezon 2008/09" (in Polish). 90minut. Retrieved 19 June 2011.
- "Mierzejewski w Polonii!" (in Polish). Polonia Warszawa. 22 December 2008. Archived from the original on 27 September 2011. Retrieved 19 June 2011.
- "Wisła Kraków 2 – 1 Polonia Warszawa" (in Polish). 90minut. Retrieved 19 June 2011.
- "Polonia Warszawa 4 – 0 AC Juvenes/Dogana" (in Polish). 90minut. Retrieved 19 June 2011.
- "Sezon 2009/10" (in Polish). 90minut. Retrieved 19 June 2011.
- "Adrian Mierzejewski przedłużył kontrakt z Polonią" (in Polish). Piłkarski Dziennik. 18 August 2010. Archived from the original on 24 August 2011. Retrieved 19 June 2011.
- "Adrian Mierzejewski Piłkarzem Roku Ekstraklasy" (in Polish). Onet. 30 May 2011. Archived from the original on 2 June 2011. Retrieved 18 June 2011.
- "Mierzejewski w Trabzonsporze!" (in Polish). Futbol. 16 June 2011. Archived from the original on 17 June 2011. Retrieved 16 June 2011.
- Kmita, Maciej (11 June 2014). "Oficjalnie: Adrian Mierzejewski w Al-Nassr". SportoweFakty.pl (in Polish). Retrieved 17 July 2014.
- "Adrian Mierzejewski piłkarzem Al-Nasr Rijad". sport.interia.pl (in Polish). 11 June 2014. Retrieved 17 July 2014.
- Staszewski, Sebastian (11 June 2014). "Mierzejewski nie jest piłkarzem Al-Nassr. Trwają negocjacje". Polsatsport.pl (in Polish). Archived from the original on 25 July 2014. Retrieved 17 July 2014.
- Staszewski, Sebastian (22 June 2014). "Mierzejewski oficjalnie w Arabii! Polak podpisał trzyletni kontrakt". Polsatsport.pl (in Polish). Archived from the original on 11 July 2014. Retrieved 17 July 2014.
- "Drużyna Adriana Mierzejewskiego przegrała Superpuchar Arabii Saudyjskiej". 90minut.pl (in Polish). 8 August 2014. Retrieved 8 August 2014.
- "Sydney FC sign Polish winger Mierzejewski". The World Game. SBS. 12 August 2017.
- "Western Sydney Wanderers FC v Sydney FC - Sydney FC Match Centre". Archived from the original on 10 December 2017. Retrieved 10 December 2017.
- "2018 Dolan Warren Award winners: Adrian Mierzejewski wins Johnny Warren medal, Julie Dolan medal shared by Sam Kerr and Claire Polkinghorne | Goal.com". Archived from the original on 1 May 2018. Retrieved 30 April 2018.
- "亚泰一口气宣布三位新援:前国脚外援 王寿挺来投". Changchun Yatai F.C. Sina. 8 July 2018. Retrieved 9 July 2018.
- 斯威官宣前亚泰外援阿德里安加盟 at sports.sina.com 2019-02-13 Retrieved 2019-02-13(in Chinese)
- "公告｜阿德里安租借加盟广州富力" (in Chinese). dongqiudi. 28 September 2020. Retrieved 28 January 2024.
- "波兰球员阿德里安·梅泽耶夫斯基租借加盟上海申花足球俱乐部" (in Chinese). dongqiudi. 14 March 2021. Retrieved 28 January 2024.
- "阿德里安：下场比赛将是我身穿河南球衣的最后一战" (in Chinese). dongqiudi. 24 October 2023. Retrieved 28 January 2024.
- "官方：波兰前国脚、前中超外援阿德里安宣布退役" (in Chinese). dongqiudi. 28 January 2024. Retrieved 28 January 2024.
- "U-18: skład na mecz z Rumunią" (in Polish). 90minut. 25 August 2004. Retrieved 18 June 2011.
- "Reprezentacja U-20 wygrała turniej w Portugalii" (in Polish). 90minut. 22 September 2005. Retrieved 18 June 2011.
- "Adrian Mierzejewski". UEFA.com. Archived from the original on 28 July 2011. Retrieved 18 June 2011.
- "Smuda: To może być piłkarz dużego formatu" (in Polish). Onet. 29 May 2010. Archived from the original on 17 June 2011. Retrieved 17 June 2011.
- Polska ograła Argentynę w Warszawie Archived 7 February 2021 at the Wayback Machine 5.06.2011, liga.com.pl
- "Adrian Mierzejewski". 90minut.pl. Retrieved 29 December 2017.
- "Adrian Mierzejewski". Soccerway. Retrieved 29 December 2017.
- "Mierzejewski, Adrian". National Football Teams. Retrieved 3 April 2018.
- "Adrian Mierzejewski przed ołtarzem w Olsztynie" (in Polish). Olsztyn24. 11 June 2011. Retrieved 19 June 2011.
- Kemp, Emma (21 November 2017). "Mierzejewski awarded Mark Viduka Medal". ESPN. Archived from the original on 17 November 2022. Retrieved 1 February 2023.
- "Mierzejewski wins PFA Player of the Month". Four Four Two. Archived from the original on 8 July 2018. Retrieved 13 January 2020.
- "Mierzejewski and Kerr named PFA Players of the Month for December". 10 January 2018.
- "Mierzejewski named PFA Player of the Month for February". PFA. 14 March 2018. Retrieved 13 January 2020.
- "Adrian Mierzejewski wins Johnny Warren Medal, the A-League's top individual gong". Stuff. 30 April 2018. Retrieved 13 January 2020.
- "Adrian Mierzejewski wins Alex Tobin medal by one point". Fox Sports. 15 April 2018. Retrieved 13 January 2020.
- Smithies, Tom (2 May 2018). "Eight Sydney FC players named in PFA's A-League Team of the Year". The Daily Telegraph.
- Adrian Mierzejewski at National-Football-Teams.com
- Adrian Mierzejewski at Soccerway
- Adrian Mierzejewski – UEFA competition record (archive)
- Adrian Mierzejewski at 90minut.pl (in Polish)