Tomasz Stolpa

Tomasz Stolpa (born 18 March 1983) is a Polish former professional footballer who played as a striker.

Tomasz Stolpa

Personal information
Full name	Tomasz Stolpa
Date of birth	(1983-03-18) 18 March 1983
Place of birth	Sosnowiec, Poland
Height	1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)
Position(s)	Striker
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2001–2004	Zagłębie Sosnowiec	70	(25)
2004–2006	Tromsø	5	(0)
2005	→ Eendracht Aalst 2002 (loan)	4	(0)
2006	Enköpings	14	(4)
2007	Gefle	6	(0)
2008	Grindavík	19	(4)
2009–2010	Gabala	31	(7)
2010	Zagłębie Sosnowiec	3	(0)
2011	Odra Wodzisław	9	(3)
2011–2013	Siarka Tarnobrzeg	9	(7)
Total		170	(50)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Career

Zagłębie Sosnowiec

Tomasz Stolpa began his career playing from youth level as a striker for Zagłębie Sosnowiec, a football club in Sosnowiec, Poland, making his first appearance for them in June 2001. He was the top-scorer for this club with 25 goals over 70 appearances and helped them to win promotion twice.

Tromsø IL

Tomasz's appearances with Zagłębie Sosnowiec attracted the attention of the Norwegian Premier League club Tromsø IL and he was subsequently signed to play for them in Norway. After a short while on loan to the Belgian club V.C. Eendracht Aalst 2002, Tomasz returned to Tromsø, participated in the Royal League, a football tournament between top clubs in Norway, Sweden and Denmark, and played with Tromsø IL in the UEFA Cup.

Enköpings SK

In January 2006, he was signed to play for Enköpings SK in Sweden and helped them towards promotion to the second-highest football league in Sweden, the Superettan, by scoring 4 goals in 14 games.

Gefle IF

In December 2006, he signed a two-year contract with the club Gefle IF, who play in the top football league in Sweden, the Allsvenskan.

Grindavík

In 2008 Tomasz Stolpa left Gefle IF over selection concerns and joined the Icelandic club Grindavík. His performances attracted the attention of some Greek and Cypriot clubs, but the manager of Grindavík would not sanction his transfer. Tomasz scored 5 goals in 22 games in his first season for Grindavík, playing often, not in his normal position as striker but on the left wing, due to his ability with his left foot.

FK Qäbälä

In January 2009, after receiving a good offer, he signed a one-year contract with the club FK Qäbälä, who play in the Azerbaijan Premier League. During Gabala's 2-1 victory over Standard Sumgayit on 20 November 2009, Stolpa scored Gabala's 200th goal.

Zagłębie Sosnowiec

In September 2010, he joined Zagłębie Sosnowiec on a half year contract.

Odra Wodzisław

In February 2011, he moved to Odra Wodzisław.

Career statistics

Club statistics

Season	Club	League	League		Cup		Europe		Total
			App	Goals	App	Goals	App	Goals	App	Goals
2000–01	Zagłębie Sosnowiec	II liga					-
2001–02		I liga	2	0	1	0	-		3	0
2002–03		II liga			3	0	-		3	0
2003–04		II liga					-
2004–05		I liga	1	0			-		1	0
2004	Tromsø	Tippeligaen	2	0			-		2	0
2004–05	Eendracht Aalst (loan)	Division II	4	0			-		4	0
2005	Tromsø	Tippeligaen	0	0			-		0	0
2006			3	0			-		3	0
2006	Enköpings	Division 1	14	4			-		14	4
2007	Gefle	Allsvenskan	6	0			-		6	0
2008			0	0			-		0	0
2008	Grindavík	Úrvalsdeild	19	4			-		19	4
2008–09	Gabala	Azerbaijan Premier League	4	0			-		4	0
2009–10			27	7			-		27	7
2010–11	Zagłębie Sosnowiec	II liga	3	0			-		3	0
2010–11	Odra Wodzisław	I liga	9	3			-		9	3
2011–12	Siarka Tarnobrzeg	III liga	9	7			-		9	7
Total	Poland		21	10			-		21	10
	Sweden		20	4			-		20	4
	Iceland		19	4			-		19	4
	Azerbaijan		31	7			-		31	7
Total			91	25	0	0	0	0	91	25

External links

• Tomasz Stolpa at 90minut.pl (in Polish)
• Goal statistics in Iceland
• Tomasz Stolpa at Soccerway