Mateusz Kowalczyk (footballer) explained

Mateusz Kowalczyk
Birth Date:16 April 2004
Birth Place:Warsaw, Poland
Height:1.81 m
Position:Midfielder
Currentclub:GKS Katowice
(on loan from Brøndby)
Clubnumber:77
Youthyears1:2010–2018
Youthclubs1:Ząbkovia Ząbki
Years1:2018–2021
Clubs1:Ząbkovia Ząbki
Caps1:34
Goals1:13
Years2:2021–2022
Clubs2:ŁKS Łódź II
Caps2:15
Goals2:1
Years3:2022–2023
Clubs3:ŁKS Łódź
Caps3:38
Goals3:7
Years4:2023–
Clubs4:Brøndby
Caps4:1
Goals4:0
Years5:2024–
Clubs5:→ GKS Katowice (loan)
Caps5:14
Goals5:2
Nationalyears1:2022
Nationalteam1:Poland U18
Nationalcaps1:2
Nationalgoals1:0
Nationalyears2:2022–2023
Nationalteam2:Poland U19
Nationalcaps2:6
Nationalgoals2:1
Nationalyears3:2023–
Nationalteam3:Poland U20
Nationalcaps3:6
Nationalgoals3:0
Club-Update:22:35, 16 November 2024 (UTC)
Nationalteam-Update:18:35, 19 November 2024 (UTC)

Mateusz Kowalczyk (born 16 April 2004) is a Polish professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Ekstraklasa club GKS Katowice, on loan from Danish Superliga club Brøndby.

Club career

ŁKS Łódź

Born in Warsaw and raised in nearby Marki, Kowalczyk began his football journey at the age of six with Ząbkovia Ząbki.[1] Displaying remarkable maturity at a young age, he took his first steps in senior football at the age of 14 with Ząbkovia. His talent quickly attracted the interest of several Polish clubs. Ultimately, in 2021, he chose to sign with ŁKS Łódź. The club's second team competed in the fourth tier, providing Kowalczyk with an opportunity to develop against senior opposition at a higher level.[2] He made his second-team debut on 7 August 2021, starting in a 4–3 victory against Ursus Warsaw.[3]

Kowalczyk made his professional debut for the ŁKS first team on 26 February 2022, coming on as a substitute for Jakub Tosik in the 65th minute during a 1–1 away draw against GKS Jastrzębie in the second-tier I liga.[4] On 8 April 2021, he scored his first professional goal, securing a late winner in the 95th minute of a 3–2 home win over Sandecja Nowy Sącz.[5]

During the 2022–23 season, Kowalczyk played a significant role in ŁKS' promotion to the top-tier Ekstraklasa, scoring six goals in 26 appearances for the Knights of Spring—including a decisive goal that secured the league title on 26 May 2023, against Arka Gdynia.[6]

Brøndby

On 2 August 2023, Kowalczyk signed a four-year contract with Danish Superliga club Brøndby, with the club paying a reported fee of €1.2 million to secure his services.[7] [8] He made his debut for the club on 27 September, replacing Nicolai Vallys in the 68th minute of a 3–0 victory in the Danish Cup over HIK.[9] Four days later, he made his Superliga debut, again coming on as a late substitute for Vallys in a victory against Hvidovre.[10]

Loan to GKS Katowice

On 17 July 2024, Kowalczyk returned to Poland to join newly promoted Ekstraklasa club GKS Katowice on a season-long loan, with an option to make the move permanent.[11]

International career

Kowalczyk has represented Poland at under-18 level.[12] In August 2022, he was called up to by Poland U-19's coach Marcin Brosz for training camp in Reda ahead of the 2023 UEFA European Under-19 Championship qualifiers against Bosnia and Herzegovina, Estonia and Italy.[13] He scored on his debut for the under-19s, contributing to Poland's 2–0 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina on 21 September 2022.[14] On 28 August 2023, Kowalczyk received his first call-up for the Poland U-20, and he subsequently gained his first cap for the team on 8 September during a 4–0 home win over Portugal in the Under 20 Elite League.[15] [16]

Kowalczyk was called up to the senior Poland national team for the first time for the Nations League games against Scotland and Croatia in September 2024.[17]

Style of play

Kowalczyk, a hard-working central midfielder, displayed remarkable maturity on the pitch early on, making his senior football debut at the young age of 14. He describes himself as a player capable of controlling the game's pace, comfortable both in attacking and defensive roles. Despite his average height (1.81 m), he possesses excellent heading abilities.[18] Often referred to as a 'piranha' in midfield, he excels in dispossessing opponents and is adept at playing a Gegenpressing style.[19]

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueNational cupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Ząbkovia Ząbki2018–19[20] IV liga Masovia10——10
2019–20[21] IV liga Masovia81——81
2020–21[22] [23] IV liga Masovia2312—202512
Total3213—203413
ŁKS Łódź II2021–22III liga, gr. I151——151
ŁKS Łódź2021–22I liga121——121
2022–23I liga26610—276
Total38710—397
Brøndby2023–24Danish Superliga10200030
GKS Katowice (loan)2024–25Ekstraklasa14210—152
Career total10023402010623

Honours

Ząbkovia Ząbki

ŁKS Łódź

Individual

Notes and References

  1. News: Łodko . Bartosz . Pierwszy trener: Mateusz Kowalczyk . 21 October 2023 . Weszlo! Junior . 9 April 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230409110647/https://junior.weszlo.com/2023/04/09/pierwszy-trener-mateusz-kowalczyk/ . 9 April 2023 . pl.
  2. News: Walczyk . Jerzy . Czołowy piłkarz ŁKS-u na sprzedaż. Ile jest wart Mateusz Kowalczyk? . 21 October 2023 . Gazeta Wyborcza . 4 October 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221005072141/https://lodz.wyborcza.pl/lodz/7,35137,28984092,czolowy-pilkarz-lks-na-sprzedaz-ile-jest-wart-mateusz-kowalczyk.html . 5 October 2022 . pl.
  3. Web site: Zwycięstwo na inaugurację. ŁKS II – Ursus Warszawa 4:3 . ŁKS Łódź . 21 October 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210807191335/https://lkslodz.pl/aktualnosci/zwyciestwo-na-inauguracje-lks-ii-ursus-warszawa-43/ . 7 August 2021 . pl-PL . 7 August 2021.
  4. Web site: Jastrzębie vs. ŁKS Łódź 1–1: Summary . Soccerway . 21 October 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221213131149/https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2022/02/26/poland/i-liga/gks-jastrzebie-zdroj/lks-lodz/3532471/ . 13 December 2022.
  5. Web site: ŁKS Łódź vs. Sandecja Nowy Sącz 3–2: Summary . Soccerway . Perform Group . 21 October 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221110105838/https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2022/04/08/poland/i-liga/lks-lodz/mks-sandecja-nowy-sacz/3532526/ . 10 November 2022.
  6. Web site: Kibice i pilkarze ŁKS Łódź świętują awans do Ekstraklasy! [ZDJĘCIA] ]. Łódź.pl . 21 October 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231021213819/https://lodz.pl/artykul/kibice-i-pilkarze-lks-lodz-swietuja-awans-do-ekstraklasy-zdjecia-56967/ . 21 October 2023 . pl . 3 June 2023.
  7. Brøndby IF henter Mateusz Kowalczyk . Brøndby IF . 18 October 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231018134718/https://brondby.com/nyheder/klub/2023/august/brondby-if-henter-mateusz-kowalczyk . 18 October 2023 . da . 2 August 2023.
  8. News: Wøhlk . Alexander . Brøndby opruster: Henter Mateusz Kowalczyk . 18 October 2023 . Ekstra Bladet . 2 August 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230802111747/https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/dansk_fodbold/superligaen/broendby/broendby-opruster-henter-mateusz-kowalczyk/9884986 . 2 August 2023 . da.
  9. Web site: Sikker sejr i Oddset Pokalen . Brøndby IF . 21 October 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231021214445/https://brondby.com/nyheder/herrer/2023/september/sikker-sejr-i-oddset-pokalen . 21 October 2023 . da . 27 September 2023.
  10. Web site: Hvidovre vs. Brøndby 0–3: Summary . Soccerway . Perform Group . 21 October 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231021214822/https://us.soccerway.com/matches/2023/10/01/denmark/superliga/hvidovre-if/brondby-if/4081788/ . 21 October 2023.
  11. Web site: Mateusz Kowalczyk piłkarzem GKS-u Katowice . . 18 July 2024 . pl . 17 July 2024.
  12. Web site: Mateusz Kowalczyk z kolejnym powołaniem na konsultacje kadry U-18 . ŁKS Łódź . 22 October 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231022105752/https://lkslodz.pl/aktualnosci/mateusz-kowalczyk-kadra-u18/ . 22 October 2023 . pl-PL . 29 April 2022.
  13. Web site: Mateusz Kowalczyk powołany do reprezentacji Polski U-19 . ŁKS Łódź . 22 October 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221129173312/https://lkslodz.pl/aktualnosci/mateusz-kowalczyk-u-19/ . 29 November 2022 . pl-PL . 18 August 2022.
  14. News: Ptak . Jakub . Ważne zwycięstwo Polaków. Udany start eliminacji . 22 October 2023 . TVP Sport . 21 September 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231022110721/https://sport.tvp.pl/62889767/eliminacje-do-mistrzostw-europy-u19-polska-wygrywa-z-bosnia-i-hercegowina . 22 October 2023 . pl.
  15. Web site: U-20: Powołania na mecze z Portugalią i Niemcami - Reprezentacja młodzieżowa U-20 . PZPN . 22 October 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230828173356/https://pzpn.pl/reprezentacje/reprezentacje-mlodziezowe/reprezentacja-u-20/aktualnosci/2023-08-28/u-20-powolania-na-mecze-z-portugalia-i-niemcami . 28 August 2023 . pl . 28 August 2023.
  16. Web site: Świetny start Polaków w turnieju Elite League. Portugalia rozbita - Reprezentacja młodzieżowa U-20 . PZPN . 22 October 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231014193543/https://pzpn.pl/reprezentacje/reprezentacje-mlodziezowe/reprezentacja-u-20/aktualnosci/2023-09-08/swietny-start-polakow-w-turnieju-elite-league-portugalia-rozbita . 14 October 2023 . pl . 8 September 2023.
  17. News: Powołania do reprezentacji Polski na wrześniowe mecze Ligi Narodów. 4 September 2024. Polish Football Association. 27 August 2024. pl.
  18. News: Piotrowski . Remek . Mateusz Kowalczyk: Zawsze ze starszymi . 22 October 2023 . ŁKS Łódź . 30 June 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210925070737/https://lkslodz.pl/aktualnosci/mateusz-kowalczyk-zawsze-ze-starszymi/ . 25 September 2021 . pl-PL.
  19. News: Theilade . Toke . Eksperter om Kowalczyk: Talentfuld, arbejdsom og ambitiøs spiller . 22 October 2023 . Vilfortpark.dk . 27 July 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231022113307/https://www.vilfortpark.dk/mateusz-kowalczyk-brondby-transfer/ . 22 October 2023 . da-DK.
  20. Web site: Zawodnik: Mateusz Kowalczyk . laczynaspilka.pl . 18 June 2024 . pl.
  21. Web site: Zawodnik: Mateusz Kowalczyk . laczynaspilka.pl . 18 June 2024 . pl.
  22. Web site: Zawodnik: Mateusz Kowalczyk . laczynaspilka.pl . 18 June 2024 . pl.
  23. Web site: Sezon 2020/21 . 90minut.pl . 18 June 2024 . pl.
  24. Web site: IV liga 2020/2021, grupa: mazowiecka (Warszawa) . 90minut.pl . 18 June 2024 . pl.
  25. Web site: Młodzieżowiec Sierpnia PKO Banku Polskiego: Mateusz Kowalczyk (GKS Katowice) . . 10 September 2024 . pl . 9 September 2024.

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