Piotr Parzyszek (born 8 September 1993) is a Polish professional footballer who plays as a forward for Belgian club RWD Molenbeek.

Piotr Parzyszek
Parzyszek in 2019
Personal information
Date of birth (1993-09-08) 8 September 1993 (age 31)
Place of birth Toruń, Poland
Height 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in)
Position(s) Forward
Team information
Current team
RWD Molenbeek
Number 9
Youth career
1999–2004 Eldenia
2004–2005 Vitesse
2005–2007 ESA Rijkerswoerd
2007–2012 De Graafschap
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2012–2014 De Graafschap 52 (29)
2014–2016 Charlton Athletic 1 (0)
2014–2015Sint-Truiden (loan) 31 (11)
2015–2016Randers (loan) 8 (1)
2016–2017 De Graafschap 50 (28)
2017–2018 Zwolle 23 (5)
2018–2020 Piast Gliwice 74 (21)
2020–2022 Frosinone 28 (5)
2021–2022Pogoń Szczecin (loan) 27 (1)
2022–2023 Leganés 9 (0)
2023–2024 Emmen 35 (9)
2024– RWD Molenbeek 4 (1)
International career
2011 Poland U18 3 (0)
2013 Poland U20 1 (0)
2013–2014 Poland U21 4 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 19:00, 15 September 2024 (UTC)

Career

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De Graafschap

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Born in Toruń, Poland, Parzyszek started his career with Dutch side De Graafschap in 2012. In January 2014, he received attention from several teams, including Benfica, West Ham United and Nantes. He played 52 league matches for De Graafschap in which he scored 29 times.

Charlton Athletic

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On 30 January 2014, it was announced Parzyszek had been sold to Championship side Charlton Athletic.[1] He made his first and what turned out to be only appearance for the club as a late substitute against Birmingham City on 8 February 2014.[2][3]

On 3 February 2016, it was confirmed that Parzyszek had been released from his contract.[4]

Sint-Truiden (loan)

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Parzyszek was loaned out in the summer of 2014 for one season to Sint-Truiden where he scored two goals on his debut.[5]

Randers (loan)

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Parzyszek was loaned out again in the summer of 2015 for one season to Randers.[6]

Parzyszek's loan contract was terminated on 1 February 2016, after the club announced, that it was Parzyszek's own request.[7]

Frosinone

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On 29 September 2020, he joined Italian Serie B side Frosinone.[8] On 29 August 2022, he was released by the club.[9]

Pogoń Szczecin (loan)

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On 12 July 2021, he joined Pogoń Szczecin on a season-long loan.[10]

Leganés

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On 1 September 2022, Leganés announced an agreement in principle with Parzyszek on a two-year deal, pending legal procedures.[11] The following 19 June, after just nine league matches, he terminated his contract with the club.[12]

Emmen

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On 13 July 2023, Parzyszek returned to Dutch football, signing a one-year deal with an extension option with Eerste Divisie side Emmen.[13] He left the club at the end of the 2023–24 season.[14]

RWD Molenbeek

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On 3 July 2024, Parzyszek joined Belgian Challenger Pro League club RWD Molenbeek on a one-year contract with an option for a further year.[15]

Career statistics

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As of match played 14 September 2024
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National cup[a] Europe Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
De Graafschap 2012–13 Eerste Divisie 32 13 0 0 32 13
2013–14 Eerste Divisie 20 16 1 0 21 16
Total 52 29 1 0 53 29
Charlton Athletic 2013–14 Championship 1 0 0 0 1 0
Sint-Truiden (loan) 2014–15 Belgian Second Division 31 11 1 0 32 11
Randers (loan) 2015–16 Superliga 8 1 2 2 10 3
De Graafschap 2015–16 Eredivisie 12 3 12 3
2016–17 Eerste Divisie 38 25 1 0 39 25
Total 50 28 1 0 51 28
Zwolle 2017–18 Eredivisie 23 5 2 1 25 6
Piast Gliwice 2018–19 Ekstraklasa 33 9 1 0 34 9
2019–20 Ekstraklasa 37 12 1 0 4[b] 1 1[c] 0 43 13
2020–21 Ekstraklasa 4 0 1 1 3[d] 0 8 1
Total 74 21 3 1 7 1 1 0 85 23
Frosinone 2020–21 Serie B 28 5 0 0 28 5
Pogoń Szczecin (loan) 2021–22 Ekstraklasa 27 1 1 0 2[e] 0 30 1
Leganés 2022–23 Segunda División 9 0 1 0 10 0
Emmen 2023–24 Eerste Divisie 35 9 1 0 4 1 40 10
RWD Molenbeek 2024–25 Challenger Pro League 4 1 1 0 0 0 5 1
Career total 342 111 14 4 7 1 5 1 368 117
  1. ^ Includes KNVB Cup, Belgian Cup, Danish Cup, Polish Cup, Copa del Rey
  2. ^ Two appearances and one goal in UEFA Champions League and two appearances in UEFA Europa League
  3. ^ Appearance in Polish Super Cup
  4. ^ Appearances in UEFA Europa League
  5. ^ Appearances in UEFA Europa Conference League

Honours

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Piast Gliwice

References

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  1. ^ "De Graafschap verkoopt 'ambassadeur' aan Charlton Athletic" (in Dutch). Voetbalprimeur. 30 January 2014. Retrieved 30 January 2014.
  2. ^ "Charlton 0-2 Birmingham". BBC. Retrieved 2 September 2015.
  3. ^ "Games played by Piotr Parzyszek in 2013/2014". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 2 September 2015.
  4. ^ "NEWS Piotr Parzyszek leaves Charlton". Charlton Athletic FC. 3 February 2016. Archived from the original on 4 February 2016. Retrieved 3 February 2016.
  5. ^ "STVV brings in Polish youth-international from Charlton" (in Dutch). Sporza.be. 14 July 2014. Archived from the original on 17 July 2014. Retrieved 14 July 2014.
  6. ^ "Parzyszek departs on loan". 29 July 2015. Archived from the original on 5 August 2015. Retrieved 29 July 2015.
  7. ^ "LEJEAFTALEN MED PIOTR PARZYSZEK OPHÆVET" (in Danish). randersfc.dk. 1 February 2016. Retrieved 1 February 2016.
  8. ^ "PARZYSZEK È GIALLAZZURRO" (Press release) (in Italian). Frosinone. 29 September 2020.
  9. ^ "RISOLUZIONE CONTRATTUALE CON PARZYSZEK" (in Italian). Frosinone. 29 August 2022.
  10. ^ "Piotr Parzyszek zawodnikiem Pogoni!" (in Polish). Pogoń Szczecin. 12 July 2021.
  11. ^ "El C.D. Leganés alcanza un principio de acuerdo con el polaco Piotr Parzyszek para reforzar su ataque" (in Spanish). Leganés. 1 September 2022.
  12. ^ "C.D. Leganés and Piotr Parzyszek part ways". CD Leganés. 19 June 2023. Retrieved 20 June 2023.
  13. ^ "FC Emmen contracteert Piotr Parzyszek/" (in Dutch). FC Emmen. 13 July 2023.
  14. ^ "Piotr Parzyszek odchodzi z FC Emmen". 90minut.pl (in Polish). 4 June 2024. Retrieved 2 July 2024.
  15. ^ "Een nieuwe spits op Machtens!" (in Dutch). RWD Molenbeek. 3 July 2024. Retrieved 3 July 2024.
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