Piotr Parzyszek
Polish footballer (born 1993)
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Piotr Parzyszek (born 8 September 1993) is a Polish professional footballer who plays as a forward for Veikkausliiga club KuPS.
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Parzyszek in 2019 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 8 September 1993 | ||
| Place of birth | Toruń, Poland | ||
| Height | 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in) | ||
| Position | Forward | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | KuPS | ||
| 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) |
| 2014–2015 | → Sint-Truiden (loan) | 31 | (11) |
| 2015–2016 | → Randers (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) |
| 2021–2022 | → Pogoń Szczecin (loan) | 27 | (1) |
| 2022–2023 | Leganés | 9 | (0) |
| 2023–2024 | Emmen | 35 | (9) |
| 2024–2025 | RWD Molenbeek | 29 | (9) |
| 2025 | KuPS | 13 | (7) |
| 2026 | Pakhtakor | 10 | (2) |
| 2026– | KuPS | 0 | (0) |
| International career | |||
| 2011 | Poland U18 | 3 | (0) |
| 2013 | Poland U20 | 1 | (0) |
| 2013–2014 | Poland U21 | 4 | (0) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 08:25, 1 July 2026 (UTC) | |||
Career
De Graafschap
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
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)
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)
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
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)
On 12 July 2021, he joined Pogoń Szczecin on a season-long loan.[10]
Leganés
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
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
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] He recorded nine goals and five assists in 33 appearances across all competitions, captaining the club throughout most of the season. On 29 April 2025, it was announced Parzyszek would leave RWD at the end of his contract.[16]
KuPS
On 5 August 2025, Parzyszek signed with Finnish Veikkausliiga club Kuopion Palloseura.[17] He scored seven goals in thirteen league appearances in 2025, helping KuPS win their eighth league title. He also scored thrice in the UEFA Conference League league phase, finding the back of the net against Drita, Slovan Bratislava and Crystal Palace. Parzyszek concluded his stint at KuPS with 11 goals and two assists in 24 appearances, and left the club on 31 December 2025.[18]
Pakhtakor
On 17 February 2026, Uzbekistan Super League club Pakhtakor announced the signing of Parzyszek.[19] On 1 July 2026, Pakhtakor announced that Parzyszek had left the club after his contract was mutually terminated.[20]
Return to KuPS
On 2 July 2026, Paryszek rejoined KuPS on a one-year contract.[21]
Career statistics
- As of match played 27 May 2026
| Club | Season | League | National cup[a] | Continental | 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 | Danish 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[f] | 1 | 40 | 10 | |
| RWD Molenbeek | 2024–25 | Challenger Pro League | 29 | 9 | 2 | 0 | — | 2[g] | 0 | 33 | 9 | |
| KuPS | 2025 | Veikkausliiga | 13 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 9[h] | 3 | 0 | 0 | 24 | 11 |
| Pakhtakor | 2026 | Uzbekistan Super League | 10 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1[i] | 0 | 13 | 2 |
| Career total | 390 | 128 | 19 | 5 | 18 | 4 | 8 | 1 | 435 | 138 | ||
- Includes KNVB Cup, Belgian Cup, Danish Cup, Polish Cup, Copa del Rey, Finnish Cup
- Two appearances and one goal in UEFA Champions League, two appearances in UEFA Europa League
- Appearance in Polish Super Cup
- Appearances in UEFA Europa League
- Appearances in UEFA Europa Conference League
- Appearances in Eerste Divisie promotion play-offs
- Appearances in Challenger Pro League promotion play-offs
- Three appearances in UEFA Europa League, six appearances and three goals in UEFA Conference League
- Appearance in Uzbekistan Super Cup
