Adam Matuszczyk[2][3][4] ([ˈadam maˈtuʂt͡ʂɨk]; born 14 February 1989) is a Polish professional footballer who plays for 1. FC Düren and was a member of the Poland national team. Naturally a left midfielder, he can also be deployed as a defensive midfielder.[5]
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Adam Matuszczyk | ||
| Date of birth | 14 February 1989 | ||
| Place of birth | Gliwice,[1] Poland | ||
| Height | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | 1. FC Düren | ||
| Number | 25 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1998–2000 | SpVgg Merzig | ||
| 2000–2003 | VfB Dillingen | ||
| 2003–2008 | 1. FC Köln | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2008–2015 | 1. FC Köln II | 37 | (4) |
| 2010–2015 | 1. FC Köln | 102 | (5) |
| 2012 | → Fortuna Düsseldorf (loan) | 8 | (1) |
| 2015–2017 | Eintracht Braunschweig | 30 | (1) |
| 2017–2019 | Zagłębie Lubin | 43 | (0) |
| 2017–2018 | Zagłębie Lubin II | 4 | (0) |
| 2019–2020 | KFC Uerdingen | 35 | (1) |
| 2020– | 1. FC Düren | 89 | (3) |
| International career | |||
| 2009–2010 | Poland U21 | 4 | (0) |
| 2010–2013 | Poland | 21 | (1) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 19 June 2024 | |||
Career
Matuszczyk began his career with SpVgg Merzig and later joined VfB Dillingen. After successful years with the youth teams of VfB Dillingen he was scouted by 1. FC Köln in the summer of 2003 and was promoted to the reserve team in the 2008–09 season.[4] In the first half of the season, Matuszczyk earned 11 caps and, on 3 February 2009, was promoted to the Bundesliga team of 1. FC Köln.[6] He made his Bundesliga debut on 27 February 2010 against Bayer Leverkusen. His first Bundesliga goals came on 10 April, when he scored twice to give Köln a 2–0 away win versus Hoffenheim. In January 2012, he was loaned to Fortuna Düsseldorf.[7]
In May 2015, Matuszczyk signed a three-year contract with Eintracht Braunschweig.[8] However, after the 2016–17 2. Bundesliga season, he transferred to Polish club Zagłębie Lubin.[9]
On 16 June 2017, he signed a contract with Ekstraklasa side Zagłębie Lubin.[10]
On 31 January 2019, Matuszczyk joined Uerdingen 05 on a short term deal.[11]
On 7 October 2020, Matuszczyk joined Mittelrheinliga side 1.FC Düren.[12]
International career
The former U-21 team player earned his first call up to the Poland national football team on 19 December 2009 for the King's Cup in Thailand.[13] However, he was retained by his club due to the tournament's scheduling outside of the official FIFA calendar for international matches.[14] On 4 May 2010, he was called up for the friendly games in May 2010.[15] He made his international debut on 29 May 2010 against Finland.[16] His first international goal came against the United States in October 2010.
Personal life
He was born in Gliwice, Poland and moved to Germany in 1991 at the age of two. Thus, he also has a German passport.[1] He is married to wife Denise with whom he has a son, Lennox.[17]
Born as Adam Matuszczyk, he is known in Germany as Adam Matuschyk.
Career statistics
Club
- As of 19 June 2024[18]
| Club | Season | League | Cup | Other[a] | Total | Ref. | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| League | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | |||
| Köln II | 2008–09 | Regionalliga West | 25 | 3 | — | — | 25 | 3 | [19] | ||
| 2009–10 | Regionalliga West | 11 | 1 | — | — | 11 | 1 | [20] | |||
| 2014–15 | Regionalliga West | 1 | 0 | — | — | 1 | 0 | [20] | |||
| Totals | 37 | 4 | — | — | 37 | 4 | — | ||||
| Köln | 2009–10 | Bundesliga | 9 | 2 | 0 | 0 | — | 9 | 2 | [20] | |
| 2010–11 | Bundesliga | 24 | 2 | 3 | 0 | — | 27 | 2 | [21] | ||
| 2011–12 | Bundesliga | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 10 | 0 | [20] | ||
| 2012–13 | 2. Bundesliga | 28 | 1 | 2 | 0 | — | 30 | 1 | [22] | ||
| 2013–14 | 2. Bundesliga | 22 | 0 | 3 | 1 | — | 25 | 1 | [23] | ||
| 2014–15 | Bundesliga | 10 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — | 12 | 0 | [20] | ||
| Totals | 102 | 5 | 11 | 1 | — | 113 | 6 | — | |||
| Fortuna Düsseldorf (loan) | 2011–12 | 2. Bundesliga | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 1 | [20] |
| Eintracht Braunschweig | 2015–16 | 2. Bundesliga | 29 | 1 | 3 | 0 | — | 32 | 1 | [24] | |
| 2016–17 | 2. Bundesliga | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 1 | 0 | [20] | ||
| Totals | 30 | 1 | 3 | 0 | — | 33 | 1 | — | |||
| Zagłębie Lubin | 2017–18 | Ekstraklasa | 28 | 0 | 3 | 0 | — | 31 | 0 | [25] | |
| 2018–19 | Ekstraklasa | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 15 | 0 | [26] | ||
| Totals | 43 | 0 | 3 | 0 | — | 46 | 0 | — | |||
| Zagłębie Lubin II | 2017–18 | III liga | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 3 | 0 | [25] | |
| 2018–19 | III liga | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 1 | 0 | [26] | ||
| Totals | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 4 | 0 | — | |||
| Uerdingen 05 | 2018–19 | 3. Liga | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 10 | 0 | — | |
| 2019–20 | 3. Liga | 25 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | 25 | 1 | — | ||
| Totals | 35 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | 35 | 1 | — | |||
| 1. FC Düren | 2020–21 | Mittelrheinliga | 0[b] | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 1 | 0 | — | |
| 2021–22 | Mittelrheinliga | 30 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | 30 | 1 | — | ||
| 2022–23 | Regionalliga | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 28 | 0 | — | ||
| 2023–24 | Regionalliga | 31 | 2 | 0 | 0 | — | 31 | 2 | — | ||
| Totals | 89 | 3 | 1 | 0 | — | 90 | 3 | — | |||
| Career totals | 348 | 15 | 18 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 368 | 16 | — | ||
International goals
| No. | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 9 October 2010 | Soldier Field, Chicago, United States |  United States | 1–1 | 2–2 | Friendly |
Honours
Köln
References
External links
- Adam Matuszczyk at 90minut.pl (in Polish)
- Adam Matuszczyk at Soccerway