Tomasz Stolpa (born 18 March 1983) is a Polish former professional footballer who played as a striker.

Tomasz Stolpa
Personal information
Full name Tomasz Stolpa
Date of birth (1983-03-18) 18 March 1983 (age 41)
Place of birth Sosnowiec, Poland
Height 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)
Position(s) Striker
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2001–2004 Zagłębie Sosnowiec 70 (25)
2004–2006 Tromsø 5 (0)
2005Eendracht Aalst 2002 (loan) 4 (0)
2006 Enköpings 14 (4)
2007 Gefle 6 (0)
2008 Grindavík 19 (4)
2009–2010 Gabala 31 (7)
2010 Zagłębie Sosnowiec 3 (0)
2011 Odra Wodzisław 9 (3)
2011–2013 Siarka Tarnobrzeg 9 (7)
Total 170 (50)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Career

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Zagłębie Sosnowiec

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Tomasz Stolpa began his career playing from youth level as a striker for Zagłębie Sosnowiec, a football club in Sosnowiec, Poland, making his first appearance for them in June 2001. He was the top-scorer for this club with 25 goals over 70 appearances and helped them to win promotion twice.

Tromsø IL

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Tomasz's appearances with Zagłębie Sosnowiec attracted the attention of the Norwegian Premier League club Tromsø IL and he was subsequently signed to play for them in Norway.[1] After a short while on loan to the Belgian club V.C. Eendracht Aalst 2002, Tomasz returned to Tromsø, participated in the Royal League, a football tournament between top clubs in Norway, Sweden and Denmark, and played with Tromsø IL in the UEFA Cup.

Enköpings SK

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In January 2006, he was signed to play for Enköpings SK in Sweden and helped them towards promotion to the second-highest football league in Sweden, the Superettan, by scoring 4 goals in 14 games.

Gefle IF

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In December 2006, he signed a two-year contract with the club Gefle IF, who play in the top football league in Sweden, the Allsvenskan.[2]

Grindavík

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In 2008 Tomasz Stolpa left Gefle IF over selection concerns and joined the Icelandic club Grindavík.[3] His performances attracted the attention of some Greek and Cypriot clubs, but the manager of Grindavík would not sanction his transfer. Tomasz scored 5 goals in 22 games in his first season for Grindavík, playing often, not in his normal position as striker but on the left wing, due to his ability with his left foot.

FK Qäbälä

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In January 2009, after receiving a good offer, he signed a one-year contract with the club FK Qäbälä, who play in the Azerbaijan Premier League.[4] During Gabala's 2-1 victory over Standard Sumgayit on 20 November 2009, Stolpa scored Gabala's 200th goal.[5]

Zagłębie Sosnowiec

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In September 2010, he joined Zagłębie Sosnowiec on a half year contract.[6]

Odra Wodzisław

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In February 2011, he moved to Odra Wodzisław.[7]

Career statistics

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Club statistics[8]
Season Club League League Cup Europe Total
App Goals App Goals App Goals App Goals
2000–01 Zagłębie Sosnowiec II liga -
2001–02 I liga 2 0 1 0 - 3 0
2002–03 II liga 3 0 - 3 0
2003–04 II liga -
2004–05 I liga 1 0 - 1 0
2004 Tromsø Tippeligaen 2 0 - 2 0
2004–05 Eendracht Aalst (loan) Division II 4 0 - 4 0
2005 Tromsø Tippeligaen 0 0 - 0 0
2006 3 0 - 3 0
2006 Enköpings Division 1 14 4 - 14 4
2007 Gefle Allsvenskan 6 0 - 6 0
2008 0 0 - 0 0
2008 Grindavík Úrvalsdeild 19 4 - 19 4
2008–09[9] Gabala Azerbaijan Premier League 4 0 - 4 0
2009–10[10] 27 7 - 27 7
2010–11 Zagłębie Sosnowiec II liga 3 0 - 3 0
2010–11 Odra Wodzisław I liga 9 3 - 9 3
2011–12 Siarka Tarnobrzeg III liga 9 7 - 9 7
Total Poland 21 10 - 21 10
Sweden 20 4 - 20 4
Iceland 19 4 - 19 4
Azerbaijan 31 7 - 31 7
Total 91 25 0 0 0 0 91 25

References

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  1. ^ Tromso Idrettslag - nowy klub sosnowieckiego napastnika Tomasza Stolpy 13.08.2004, sport.pl
  2. ^ Tomasz Stolpa w Gefle IF Archived 2011-07-20 at the Wayback Machine 4.01.2007, reprezentacja.com.pl
  3. ^ Tomasz Stolpa zadebiutował w Ungmennafélag Grindavíkur 10.05.2008, 90minut.pl
  4. ^ Confirmation of Azerbaijan move 18.01.2009, imscouting.com
  5. ^ "Qəbələ dən 500-cü qol". gabalafc.az (in Azerbaijani). Gabala SC. 19 March 2016. Retrieved 23 March 2016.
  6. ^ Tomasz Stolpa przechodzi do Zagłębia Sosnowiec 11.09.2010, 90minut.pl
  7. ^ Transfery. Liczne wzmocnienia w Odrze Wodzisław Śląski Archived 2011-06-30 at the Wayback Machine 1.03.2011, futbolnet.pl
  8. ^ "Tomasz Stolpa". 90minut.pl/. Retrieved 13 December 2013.
  9. ^ "Premier League Stats 2008/09" (PDF). Peşəkar Futbol Liqası. Archived from the original (PDF) on 11 February 2014. Retrieved 8 October 2013.
  10. ^ "Premier League Stats 2009/10" (PDF). Peşəkar Futbol Liqası. Archived from the original (PDF) on 9 August 2012. Retrieved 8 October 2013.
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