Piotr Parzyszek

Piotr Parzyszek
Parzyszek in 2019
Personal information
Date of birth (1993-09-08) 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)

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

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
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
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 321300——3213
2013–14 Eerste Divisie 201610——2116
Total 522910——5329
Charlton Athletic 2013–14 Championship 1000——10
Sint-Truiden (loan) 2014–15 Belgian Second Division 311110——3211
Randers (loan) 2015–16 Danish Superliga 8122——103
De Graafschap 2015–16 Eredivisie 123———123
2016–17 Eerste Divisie 382510——3925
Total 502810——5128
Zwolle 2017–18 Eredivisie 23521——256
Piast Gliwice 2018–19 Ekstraklasa 33910——349
2019–20 Ekstraklasa 3712104[b]11[c]04313
2020–21 Ekstraklasa 40113[d]0—81
Total 74213171108523
Frosinone 2020–21 Serie B 28500——285
Pogoń Szczecin (loan) 2021–22 Ekstraklasa 271102[e]0—301
Leganés 2022–23 Segunda División 9010——100
Emmen 2023–24 Eerste Divisie 35910—4[f]14010
RWD Molenbeek 2024–25 Challenger Pro League 29920—2[g]0339
KuPS 2025 Veikkausliiga 137219[h]3002411
Pakhtakor 2026 Uzbekistan Super League 10220001[i]0132
Career total 39012819518481435138
  1. ↑ Includes KNVB Cup, Belgian Cup, Danish Cup, Polish Cup, Copa del Rey, Finnish Cup
  2. ↑ Two appearances and one goal in UEFA Champions League, 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
  6. ↑ Appearances in Eerste Divisie promotion play-offs
  7. ↑ Appearances in Challenger Pro League promotion play-offs
  8. ↑ Three appearances in UEFA Europa League, six appearances and three goals in UEFA Conference League
  9. ↑ Appearance in Uzbekistan Super Cup

Honours

Piast Gliwice

KuPS

References

  1. ↑ "De Graafschap verkoopt 'ambassadeur' aan Charlton Athletic" (in Dutch). Voetbalprimeur. 30 January 2014. Retrieved 30 January 2014.
  2. ↑ "Charlton 0-2 Birmingham". BBC Sport. BBC. 7 February 2014. 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. Retrieved 14 July 2014.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  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. Archived from the original on 13 July 2021. Retrieved 13 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.
  16. ↑ Świderski, Damian (30 April 2025). ""Lider i wspaniały człowiek". Piotr Parzyszek żegna się z klubem po jednym sezonie". gol24.pl (in Polish). Retrieved 1 July 2025.
  17. ↑ Piotr Parzyszek vahvistamaan Kuopion Palloseuran hyökkäysosastoa, kups.fi, 5 August 2025
  18. ↑ Pietrasik, Maciej (31 December 2025). "Polski napastnik odchodzi z klubu. Dopiero co strzelał w Lidze Konferencji". meczyki.pl (in Polish). Retrieved 31 January 2026.
  19. ↑ "Пётр Паржишек - "Пахтакор" футболчиси!". t.me/s/Pakhtakor_FC (in Uzbek). Pakhtakor FC Telegram. 17 February 2026. Retrieved 17 February 2026.
  20. ↑ "Пётр Пажишек билан келишув бекор қилинди". t.me/s/Pakhtakor_FC (in Uzbek). Pakhtakor FC Telegram. 1 July 2026. Retrieved 1 July 2026.
  21. ↑ Basiak, Dawid (2 July 2026). "Tam zagra Piotr Parzyszek w nowym sezonie [OFICJALNIE]". transfery.info (in Polish). Retrieved 5 July 2026.
  22. ↑ Kordek, Sebastian (19 May 2019). "Lotto Ekstraklasa: Piast Gliwice mistrzem Polski!". sportowefakty.wp.pl (in Polish). Retrieved 3 November 2025.
  23. ↑ "Piotr Parzyszek wywalczył tytuł mistrza Finlandii z drużyną Kuopion Palloseura". sport.tvp.pl (in Polish). 3 November 2025. Retrieved 3 November 2025.