Adrian Mierzejewski

Adrian Mierzejewski (Polish pronunciation: [ˈadrjan mjɛʐɛˈjɛfskʲi]; born 6 November 1986) is a Polish professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Chinese Super League club Shanghai Shenhua. He is also a full Poland international having represented his nation at senior level since 2010.

Club Career

Early career

Born in Olsztyn, Mierzejewski began his career at local side Tempo 25 Olsztyn, then he moved to Naki Olsztyn.

On 31 May 2003, aged 16, he made his II liga debut for Stomil Olsztyn in a game against Swit Nowy Dwor Mazowiecki, coming on as a substitute for Marcin Kubsik in 79th minute. He ended the 2002–03 season having made three league appearances, all as a substitute. After the season, he returned to Naki Olsztyn.

Wisla Plock

In 2004 Mierzejewski signed a five-year contract with Wisla Plock for a fee of 15 000 zlotys. He made his Ekstraklasa debut on 15 May 2004 in a match against Dyskobolia Grodzisk Wielkopolski, when he came on as a substitution for Dariusz Romuzga 86th. He made his first league on start on 8 June 2004 in a 1–1 draw with GKS Katowice. Mierzejewski played 45 minutes and was replaced by Klaudiusz Zabecki. He ended the 2003–04 season with three league appearances.

On 10 November 2004 he scored his first goal for Wisla in a 5–1 win over Kujawiak Wloclawek in the Polish Cup. On 1 May 2005 Mierzejewski scored his first Ekstraklasa goal in a game against Gornik Leczna which Wisla lost 2–3. Mierzejewski ended the 2004–05 season with 18 appearances and four goals in all competitions.

On 11 August 2005 he made his debut in European competition playing in a UEFA Cup second qualifying round match against Grasshopper. Mierzejewski ended the 2005–06 season with 27 appearances and two goals in all competitions. He also won the Polish Cup with Wisla. However, he didn't play in the final.

After six appearances for Wisla in the 2006–07 season, on 23 February 2007 he was loaned for six mo

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