Paweł Kieszek

Paweł Kieszek
Kieszek in action for Estoril in 2014
Personal information
Date of birth (1984-04-16) 16 April 1984[1]
Place of birth Warsaw, Poland[1]
Height 1.87 m (6 ft 2 in)[1]
Position Goalkeeper
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2003–2007 Polonia Warsaw 28 (0)
2006 → Egaleo (loan) 8 (0)
2007–2010 Braga 11 (0)
2009 → Vitória Setúbal (loan) 10 (0)
2010–2012 Porto 1 (0)
2011–2012 → Roda (loan) 25 (0)
2012–2014 Vitória Setúbal 53 (0)
2014–2016 Estoril 55 (0)
2016–2018 Córdoba 76 (0)
2018–2019 Málaga 5 (0)
2019–2021 Rio Ave 68 (0)
2021–2022 Wisła Kraków 14 (0)
2023–2025 União Leiria 71 (0)
2025–2026 Pogoń Grodzisk Mazowiecki 33 (0)
International career
2006 Poland U20 1 (0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 19:35, 26 May 2026 (UTC)

Paweł Kieszek ([ˈpavɛu̯ ˈkʲɛʂɛk]; born 16 April 1984) is a Polish professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper.

After starting out at Polonia Warsaw he went on to spend most of his career in Portugal, signing in 2007 with Braga. He also played three years in the Spanish Segunda División, with Córdoba and Málaga.

Club career

Born in Warsaw, Kieszek began his professional career at local Polonia Warsaw in the Ekstraklasa. In January 2006 he was loaned to Greek club Egaleo FC, where he remained until the end of the year; he returned to Polonia, which had been relegated to the second division in his absence, for 2006–07, playing only a few games before getting injured and missing the rest of the season.

Kieszek signed with S.C. Braga in Portugal in June 2007, on a free transfer. He made his debut for his new team on 21 February 2008 in a 0–1 home loss to SV Werder Bremen in the round of 32 of the UEFA Cup,[2] first appearing in the Primeira Liga three days later against S.L. Benfica (1–1).[3]

In January 2009, Kieszek joined Vitória F.C. on loan until the end of the campaign,[4] being relatively used during his spell as the Sadinos managed to retain their top-flight status. Upon his return to Braga, he was a backup to Portuguese international Eduardo.[5]

In July 2010, after an uneventful 2009–10 with Braga – the side finished second, but he only appeared in three matches in that season's Taça da Liga, conceding four goals – Kieszek signed a four-year contract with FC Porto, with Braga retaining 50% of his economic rights.[6][7] In August of the following year, after only four official appearances, he was loaned to Roda JC from the Netherlands.[8]

On 16 June 2014, after two years with former team Setúbal, Kieszek agreed to a two-year deal with G.D. Estoril Praia.[9] On 13 July 2016, after 62 competitive matches, he switched clubs and countries again, joining Spanish Segunda División's Córdoba CF.[10]

On 31 August 2018, as Córdoba's financial situation prevented his registration, Kieszek terminated his contract and moved to Málaga CF in the same league.[11] He returned to Portugal and its top tier 11 months later, agreeing to a two-year deal at Rio Ave FC.[12]

Kieszek was announced at Wisła Kraków in August 2021 on a one-year contract, with the option of an extension.[13] He went back to Portugal in December 2022, signing an initial six-month deal with U.D. Leiria.[14] At the end of his first season, he achieved promotion to the Liga Portugal 2.[15]

On 25 June 2025, having made 74 appearances, the 41-year-old Kieszek left the club.[16] On 18 July, he returned to his home country on a one-year contract at newly promoted I liga side Pogoń Grodzisk Mazowiecki,[17] being released when it expired.[18]

Career statistics

As of match played 24 May 2026[19][20]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Season Club League National cup[a] Other Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Polonia Warsaw 2003–04 Ekstraklasa 6010—70
2004–05 Ekstraklasa 3070—100
2005–06 Ekstraklasa 16000—160
2006–07 I liga 3000—30
Total 28080—360
Egaleo (loan) 2005–06 Super League Greece 5000—50
2006–07 Super League Greece 3000—30
Total 8000—80
Braga 2007–08 Primeira Liga 110001[b]0120
2008–09 Primeira Liga 00001[c]010
2009–10 Primeira Liga 00203[c]050
Total 1102050180
Vitória Setúbal (loan) 2008–09 Primeira Liga 1000000100
Porto 2010–11 Primeira Liga 10201[c]040
Roda (loan) 2011–12 Eredivisie 25020—270
Vitória Setúbal 2012–13 Primeira Liga 270203[c]0320
2013–14 Primeira Liga 260105[c]0320
Total 5303080640
Estoril 2014–15 Primeira Liga 240104[d]0290
2015–16 Primeira Liga 3103000340
Total 5504040630
Córdoba 2016–17 Segunda División 38030—410
2017–18 Segunda División 38010—390
Total 76040—800
Málaga 2018–19 Segunda División 50100060
Rio Ave 2019–20 Primeira Liga 3400000340
2020–21 Primeira Liga 340105[e]0400
Total 6801050740
Wisła Kraków 2021–22 Ekstraklasa 14010—150
União Leiria 2022–23 Liga 3 90——90
2023–24 Liga Portugal 2 300102[c]0330
2024–25 Liga Portugal 2 32000—320
Total 7101020740
Pogoń Grodzisk Mazowiecki 2025–26 I liga 33010—340
Career total 45803002505130
  1. ↑ Includes Polish Cup, Taça de Portugal, KNVB Cup, Copa del Rey
  2. ↑ Appearance in UEFA Cup/UEFA Europa League
  3. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Appearances in Taça da Liga
  4. ↑ Three appearances in UEFA Europa League, one appearance in Taça da Liga
  5. ↑ Two appearances in Primeira Liga play-offs, three appearances in UEFA Europa League

Honours

Porto

Individual

References

  1. 1 2 3 "P. Kieszek" (in Portuguese). Mais Futebol. Retrieved 11 April 2021.
  2. ↑ "Klasnić caps Bremen progress". UEFA. 21 February 2008. Retrieved 26 July 2016.
  3. ↑ "Sem sorte é mais difícil" [It's harder with no luck]. Correio da Manhã (in Portuguese). 25 February 2008. Retrieved 14 June 2018.
  4. ↑ "Vitória de Setúbal – Kieszek quer ser titular da baliza" [Vitória de Setúbal – Kieszek wants to start in goal] (in Portuguese). Rádio e Televisão de Portugal. 22 January 2009. Retrieved 14 June 2018.
  5. ↑ "Mercado: Pawel Kieszek (ex-Sp. Braga) é o substituto de Nuno no FC Porto" [Market: Pawel Kieszek (ex-Sp. Braga) is Nuno's replacement at FC Porto] (in Portuguese). Futebol 365. 24 June 2010. Retrieved 16 August 2019.
  6. ↑ "Porto recruit goalkeeper Kieszek". UEFA. 2 July 2010. Retrieved 2 July 2010.
  7. ↑ "Relatório e contas anuais" [Report and yearly finance] (in Portuguese). S.C. Braga. July 2010. Archived from the original on 22 March 2012. Retrieved 22 March 2012.
  8. ↑ "Keeper Kieszek joins Roda". FIFA. 31 August 2011. Archived from the original on 12 November 2012. Retrieved 31 August 2011.
  9. ↑ "Kieszek bramkarzem Estorilu Praia" [Kieszek joins Estoril Praia] (in Polish). TVP Sport. 16 June 2014. Retrieved 17 June 2014.
  10. ↑ "Cuatro razones más para seguir con nosotros" [Four more reasons to remain with us] (in Spanish). Córdoba CF. 13 July 2016. Retrieved 14 July 2016.
  11. ↑ "More experience in goal with Kieszek". Málaga CF. 31 August 2018. Retrieved 4 September 2018.
  12. ↑ Morais, Pedro (12 July 2019). "Oficial: Pawel Kieszek reforça baliza do Rio Ave" [Official: Pawel Kieszek bolsters goal of Rio Ave]. Record (in Portuguese). Archived from the original on 25 August 2020. Retrieved 16 August 2019.
  13. ↑ "Paweł Kieszek nowym bramkarzem Wisły Kraków" [Paweł Kieszek is the new goalkeeper of Wisła Kraków] (in Polish). Wisla Portal. 5 August 2021. Retrieved 8 May 2025.
  14. ↑ "Paweł Kieszek é reforço para a baliza!" [Paweł Kieszek is addition to the goal!] (in Portuguese). U.D. Leiria. 23 December 2022. Retrieved 23 July 2025.
  15. ↑ "AF Leiria congratula a UD Leiria, SAD pela subida à Liga Portugal 2" [Leiria FA congratulates UD Leiria, PLSC for the promotion to Liga Portugal 2] (in Portuguese). Leiria Football Association. 2 May 2023. Retrieved 23 July 2025.
  16. ↑ Mata, Wilson (25 June 2025). "Kieszek de saída da U. Leiria" [Kieszek leaving U. Leiria]. Record (in Portuguese). Retrieved 23 July 2025.
  17. ↑ Kłyszejko, Jakub (18 July 2025). "Paweł Kieszek został nowym bramkarzem Pogoni Grodzisk Mazowiecki. Duży transfer beniaminka" [Paweł Kieszek was named the new goalkeeper for Pogoń Grodzisk Mazowiecki. A major transfer for the newcomers.] (in Polish). TVP Sport. Retrieved 23 July 2025.
  18. ↑ "Paweł Kieszek odchodzi z Pogoni Grodzisk Mazowiecki" [Paweł Kieszek leaves Pogoń Grodzisk Mazowiecki] (in Polish). Pogoń Grodzisk Mazowiecki. 30 June 2026. Retrieved 5 July 2026.
  19. ↑ Paweł Kieszek at ForaDeJogo (archived)
  20. 1 2 3 Paweł Kieszek at Soccerway
  21. ↑ Esteves Teixeira, Sofia (28 August 2020). "Do melhor jogador ao golo do ano. Confira os vencedores do Kick-Off da Liga" [From the best player to the goal of the year. Check out the League's Kick-Off winners]. Jornal de Notícias (in Portuguese). Retrieved 30 December 2023.
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