Artur Krysiak Explained

Artur Krysiak
Fullname:Artur Łukasz Krysiak[1]
Birth Date:11 August 1989[2]
Birth Place:Łódź, Poland
Position:Goalkeeper
Currentclub:Boruta Zgierz
Clubnumber:1
Youthyears1:2004–2006
Youthclubs1:UKS SMS Łódź
Youthyears2:2006–2008
Youthclubs2:Birmingham City
Years1:2008–2010
Clubs1:Birmingham City
Caps1:0
Goals1:0
Years2:2008
Clubs2:Gretna (loan)
Caps2:4
Goals2:0
Years3:2008
Clubs3:York City (loan)
Caps3:2
Goals3:0
Years4:2008
Clubs4:Swansea City (loan)
Caps4:2
Goals4:0
Years5:2009
Clubs5:Motherwell (loan)
Caps5:1
Goals5:0
Years6:2009–2010
Clubs6:Burton Albion (loan)
Caps6:38
Goals6:0
Years7:2010–2014
Clubs7:Exeter City
Caps7:127
Goals7:0
Years8:2014–2018
Clubs8:Yeovil Town
Caps8:127
Goals8:0
Years9:2018–2019
Clubs9:Bodø/Glimt
Caps9:0
Goals9:0
Years10:2019–2020
Clubs10:Odra Opole
Caps10:16
Goals10:0
Years11:2021
Clubs11:Jutrzenka Bychlew
Caps11:0
Goals11:0
Years12:2021–2024
Clubs12:Start Brzeziny
Caps12:59
Goals12:0
Years13:2024–
Clubs13:Boruta Zgierz
Caps13:0
Goals13:0
Nationalyears1:2008
Nationalteam1:Poland U19
Club-Update:11 August 2024

Artur Łukasz Krysiak (pronounced as /pol/; born 11 August 1989) is a Polish professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Boruta Zgierz. He previously played in the Scottish Premier League for Gretna and Motherwell and in the Football League for Swansea City, Burton Albion, Exeter City and Yeovil Town. He also played for the Poland national under-19 team.

Club career

Born in Łódź, Łódź Voivodeship, Krysiak trained at the academy of UKS SMS Łódź from 2004 until 31 August 2006 when he joined English Championship club Birmingham City on a three-year contract for a fee of £60,000.[2] [3] [4] After only two hours on trial at Birmingham, goalkeeping coach Nigel Spink knew that "he was the real deal".[5] Academy director Terry Westley described him as "a strong character [who] really stands out as a massive presence in goal" and believes that Krysiak can reach the top as "he has that Premiership mentality and quality".[6]

He spent the second half of the 2007–08 season on loan at Scottish Premier League club Gretna.[7] He made his debut on 16 February 2008 after Greg Fleming was suspended.[8] Due to the good form of Fleming, Krysiak started in only three matches; on his third appearance he was named in Setanta Sports' SPL Team of the Week.[9] He made one further appearance, impressing after coming on as a substitute against Hearts on 13 May 2008.[10]

At the start of the 2008–09 season, Krysiak joined York City of the Conference Premier on loan for a month, as cover for injured goalkeeper Michael Ingham.[11] He made his debut in a 1–0 victory against Crawley Town and was substituted during his second appearance against Wrexham after suffering a dislocated finger, which resulted in him returning to Birmingham.[12] [13] [14]

After Birmingham's second-choice goalkeeper Colin Doyle underwent a knee operation, Krysiak replaced him on the substitutes' bench for the Championship match against Doncaster Rovers in September 2008.[15] [16] He joined fellow Championship team Swansea City on a three-month emergency loan on 23 September,[17] and on the same day featured on the bench in a 1–0 victory over rivals Cardiff City in the League Cup.[18] He made his debut for Swansea in a 3–0 win over Southampton in the Championship, in which he played the full 90 minutes.[19] Krysiak was named in the Championship team of the week after making his debut for Swansea.[20] He returned to Birmingham following the conclusion of this loan spell.[21]

On 2 January 2009 Krysiak joined Scottish Premier League club Motherwell on loan for the remainder of the 2008–09 season.[22] He made one appearance at Motherwell, which came on the final day of the season, in a 2–1 defeat to Kilmarnock.[23]

In May 2009, Birmingham confirmed that Krysiak would be released when his contract expired at the end of the season.[24] However, a few weeks later he signed a one-year contract with an option for a further year with the club.[25]

On 10 August 2009 Krysiak joined Burton Albion, newly promoted to League Two, on loan for a month.[26] He made his debut in a 5–2 victory over Morecambe on 15 August.[27] After he produced "a string of impressive performances", the loan was first extended until 2 January 2010,[28] and then for the rest of the season.[29] In April, he injured his ankle, with recovery time expected to be from six to eight weeks.[30]

In April 2010, Burton offered Krysiak a permanent contract,[31] while Birmingham announced that he would be released when his contract expired at the end of June 2010.[32]

Krysiak agreed to sign for League One club Exeter City when his Birmingham contract expired on 1 July.[33] [34] Krysiak made his Exeter league debut against Brighton in November 2010. On 7 May 2014, Krysiak announced on Exeweb (fans forum) that he would be leaving the club.

Krysiak joined newly relegated League One side Yeovil Town on a two-year contract on 30 June 2014.[35] He was released by Yeovil at the end of the 2017–18 season.[36]

On 9 August 2018, Krysiak signed for Norwegian Eliteserien side FK Bodø/Glimt on a contract until 2019.[37]

On 22 January 2019, Krysiak returned to Poland to join I liga side Odra Opole signing a contract until 30 June 2019.[38]

International career

He played for the Poland national under-19 team in the 2008 European Championship elite qualification round.[39]

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueNational cupLeague cupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Birmingham City2007–08Premier League00000000
2008–09Championship000000
Total00000000
Gretna (loan)2007–08Scottish Premier League4040
York City (loan)2008–09[40] Conference Premier2020
Swansea City (loan)2008–09Championship200020
Motherwell (loan)2008–09Scottish Premier League100010
Burton Albion (loan)2009–10League Two3801010400
Exeter City2010–11League One100100030140
2011–12League One380102010420
2012–13League Two420101010450
2013–14League Two370101010400
Total12704040601410
Yeovil Town2014–15League One150001000160
2015–16League Two380301020440
2016–17League Two410202000450
2017–18League Two330501060450
Total127010050801500
Bodø/Glimt2018Eliteserien000000
Odra Opole2018–19I liga13010140
2019–20I liga301040
Total16020180
Jutrzenka Bychlew2020–21[41] Klasa A Łódź III0000
Start Brzeziny2021–22[42] Reg. league Skierniewice7070
2022–23[43] Reg. league Skierniewice190190
2023–24[44] IV liga Łódź330330
Total590590
Boruta Zgierz2024–25[45] Reg. league Łódź0000
Career total3760170901504170

Honours

Start Brzeziny

Notes and References

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  2. Book: Barry J. . Hugman . The PFA Footballers' Who's Who 2010–11 . 2010 . Mainstream Publishing . Edinburgh . 978-1-84596-601-0 . 241.
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  4. News: Bruce brings in Polish goalkeeper. BBC Sport. 31 August 2006. 5 February 2012.
  5. News: Coach Spink impressed by work of Art . Tattum, Colin . Birmingham Mail . 6 September 2006 . 14 May 2008 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20110604044506/http://icbirmingham.icnetwork.co.uk/0200sport/globalsport/tm_objectid%3D17694654%26method%3Dfull%26siteid%3D50002%26headline%3Dcoach-spink-impressed-by-work-of-art-name_page.html . 4 June 2011 .
  6. News: Krysiak showing early promise on training ground . Clarkson, Ian . Ian Clarkson . Birmingham Post . 6 October 2006 . 14 May 2008 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20110521222752/http://www.birminghampost.net/midlands-birmingham-sport/west-midlands-sports/birmingham-city-fc/2006/10/06/krysiak-showing-early-promise-on-training-ground-65233-17883208/ . 21 May 2011 .
  7. News: Gretna lose Caig, add Wilkinson . BBC Sport . 31 January 2008 . 14 May 2008.
  8. Web site: Krysiak set for debut . Gretna F.C. . 15 February 2008 . https://web.archive.org/web/20080515194926/http://www.gretnafootballclub.co.uk/news/2008/02/15/krysiak-set-for-debut/ . 15 May 2008 . dead.
  9. Web site: SPL Team of the Week . Gordon . Pope . Setanta Sports . 28 April 2008 . 14 May 2008 . https://web.archive.org/web/20080504013232/http://sports.setanta.com/en/TV-and-Entertainment/Entertainment/SPL-Team-of-the-Week/SPL-Team-of-the-Week-32/ . 4 May 2008 . dead .
  10. News: Gretna 1–0 Hearts . Chris . Roberts . Daily Record . Glasgow . 14 May 2008 . 25 May 2017.
  11. News: Keeper Krysiak joins York on loan . BBC Sport . 7 August 2008 . 7 August 2008.
  12. News: Crawley 0–1 York. BBC Sport. 9 August 2008. 14 August 2008.
  13. News: York 1–0 Wrexham. BBC Sport. 14 August 2008. 14 August 2008.
  14. News: Dave. Flett. Victorious City boss pays tribute to stand-in 'keeper. The Press. York. 15 August 2008. 15 January 2015.
  15. News: Doyle in doubt after knee surgery . BBC Sport . 4 September 2008 . 17 September 2008.
  16. News: Birmingham 1–0 Doncaster . BBC Sport . 13 September 2008 . 17 September 2008. https://web.archive.org/web/20080915112345/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_1/7602060.stm. 15 September 2008 . live.
  17. News: Swans sign keeper from Birmingham . BBC Sport . 23 September 2008 . 23 September 2008. https://web.archive.org/web/20080926044646/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/s/swansea_city/7631665.stm. 26 September 2008 . live.
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  19. News: Swansea 3–0 Southampton . BBC Sport . 25 October 2008 . 25 October 2008. https://web.archive.org/web/20081026185244/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_1/7674429.stm. 26 October 2008 . live.
  20. News: Swans pair in Championship team of week . This Is South Wales . 28 October 2008 . 30 October 2008.
  21. News: Krysiak back at Blues from Swans . BBC Sport . 22 December 2008 . 22 December 2008. https://web.archive.org/web/20081225070705/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/s/swansea_city/7796211.stm. 25 December 2008. live.
  22. News: Blues loan keeper Krysiak to Well . BBC Sport . 2 January 2009 . 2 January 2009.
  23. News: Motherwell 1–2 Kilmarnock . BBC Sport . 23 May 2009 . 23 May 2009. https://web.archive.org/web/20090529225501/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/scot_prem/8062738.stm. 29 May 2009 . live.
  24. News: Birmingham axe Jaidi and Krysiak . BBC Sport . 15 May 2009 . 15 May 2009. https://web.archive.org/web/20090519005336/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/b/birmingham_city/8052421.stm. 19 May 2009 . live.
  25. Web site: Krysiak signs deal . Birmingham City F.C. . 13 July 2009 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20090717022704/http://www.bcfc.com/page/News/NewsDetail/0%2C%2C10412~1720705%2C00.html . 17 July 2009 . dmy .
  26. Web site: Krysiak Joins Burton on Loan . Birmingham City F.C. . 10 August 2009 . 11 August 2009 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20090813084450/http://www.bcfc.com/page/News/NewsDetail/0%2C%2C10412~1749998%2C00.html . 13 August 2009 .
  27. News: Burton Albion 5 – 2 Morecambe . BBC Sport . 15 August 2009 . 15 August 2009.
  28. Web site: Krysiak Loan Deal Delights Pesch . Burton Albion F.C. . 1 September 2009 . 1 September 2009.
  29. Web site: Rowe A Loan Star at Christmas . Birmingham City F.C . 23 December 2009 . 3 January 2010 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120315064111/http://www.bcfc.com/page/News/NewsDetail/0%2C%2C10412~1913878%2C00.html . 15 March 2012 . dmy .
  30. News: Rochdale v Burton preview . Sky Sports . 30 April 2010 . 25 May 2017.
  31. News: Burton make Krysiak offer . 27 April 2010 . Sky Sports . 15 May 2010.
  32. Web site: Quintet Depart . Birmingham City F.C . 14 May 2010 . 14 May 2010 . https://web.archive.org/web/20100517143503/http://www.bcfc.com/page/News/NewsDetail/0%2C%2C10412~2050780%2C00.html . 17 May 2010 . dead .
  33. News: Exclusive: City Sign Keeper . Exeter City F.C . 20 May 2010 . 20 May 2010 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20100523100227/http://www.exetercityfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0%2C%2C10436~2056542%2C00.html . 23 May 2010 .
  34. News: Exeter City line up Birmingham goalkeeper Artur Krysiak . 20 May 2010 . BBC Sport . 20 May 2010. https://web.archive.org/web/20100523081651/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/e/exeter_city/8695861.stm. 23 May 2010 . live.
  35. News: Yeovil Town: Chris Weale and Artur Krysiak sign deals . BBC Sport . 30 June 2014 . 30 June 2014.
  36. Web site: Yeovil Town retained list: Stuart Nelson signs new deal, while four depart. 10 May 2018. 10 May 2018. BBC Sport.
  37. Web site: Signerte ny keeper . no . FK Bodø/Glimt . 9 August 2018 . 9 August 2018 .
  38. Web site: Artur Krysiak zawodnikiem Odry [WIDEO] ]. pl . Odra Opole . 22 January 2019 . 23 January 2019 .
  39. Web site: UEFA Under-19 European Championship: England 2–0 Poland . UEFA . https://web.archive.org/web/20080927184739/http://www.uefa.com/competitions/under19/fixturesresults/round%3D15035/match%3D302017/report%3Dlu.html . 27 September 2008 . dead .
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  45. Web site: Zawodnik: Artur Krysiak . laczynaspilka.pl . 11 August 2024 . pl.
  46. Web site: Klasa okręgowa Keeza 2022/2023, grupa: Skierniewice . 90minut.pl . 11 August 2024 . pl.