Nieciecza is a distinctive Polish football club rooted in a small Lesser Poland village and known for its orange-and-blue identity. Founded in 1922, it developed from regional football into a professional side that has moved between Poland’s top two divisions. Its modern stadium, privately backed by the Bruk-Bet owners, stands far beyond the scale normally associated with its rural home. This profile brings together the club’s 2026 squad, coaching history, recent player movement and recorded domestic competitions.
Nieciecza Upcoming matches by league
I Liga
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- Regular Season - 9
Nieciecza
Odra Opole
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- Regular Season - 10
Unia SkierniewiceNo H2HNieciecza
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- Regular Season - 11
NiecieczaNo H2HPuszcza Niepołomice
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- Regular Season - 12
Arka GdyniaNo H2HNieciecza
Nieciecza Last matches by league
I Liga
Cup
Friendlies Clubs
Ekstraklasa
Nieciecza Team Roster
Nieciecza’s recorded squad contains 27 players: five attackers, eight defensive listings, three goalkeepers and 11 midfielders. The attacking group includes Jesús Jiménez, I. Durdov and K. Zapolnik, while the defensive unit features A. Putivtsev, L. Masoero, Thiago Dombroski and A. Zarówny. Goalkeeping cover is provided by A. Chovan, E. Topór and M. Molga. Midfield options include R. Kurzawa, D. Hilbrycht, K. Kubica, Kacper Surowiec, Mini and W. Jakubik. The list also records Y. Opanasenko twice with different shirt numbers, a detail that warrants care when matching squad entries.
position Goalkeeper
position Defender
Y. Opanasenko
Albert Zarówny
Lucas Gabriel Masoero Masi
M. Kozik
Radu Ștefăniță Boboc
Thiago Dombroski Moreira
Artem Putivtsev
position Midfielder
Karol Drelicharz
Antoni Wrona
Rafał Maciej Kurzawa
Miłosz Drąg
Krzysztof Kubica
Pawel Surowiec
M. Jaroszewski
Damian Hilbrycht
Sergio Guerrero Romero
Wojciech Jakubik
Kacper Surowiec
Patryk Olejnik
position Attacker
Jesús Jiménez Núñez
Oliwier Sławiński
Jakub Wróbel
Dominik Andrzej Biniek
Ivan Durdov
Kamil Zapolnik
Last Nieciecza Coachs
Marcin Brosz is Nieciecza’s current coach since 1 March 2024. The timeline also lists Jakub Drwal on that date, with an entry ending the same day, so it provides only a brief dated transition around Brosz’s appointment. Mariusz Lewandowski preceded them from July 2023 to March 2024, while Radoslav Látal led the side from January 2022 to June 2023. Piotr Mandrysz is an earlier recorded coach, serving from July to November 2019 before the later appointments.
Jakub Drwal
History
| Coach | Coach country | Coach since | Coach until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jakub Drwal | Poland | 1 March 2024 | 1 March 2024 |
| Marcin Brosz | Poland | 1 March 2024 | |
| Mariusz Lewandowski | Poland | 1 July 2023 | 1 March 2024 |
| Radoslav Látal | Czechia | 1 January 2022 | 1 June 2023 |
| Piotr Mandrysz | Poland | 1 July 2019 | 1 November 2019 |
| Marcin Kaczmarek | Poland | 1 September 2018 | 1 June 2019 |
| Jacek Zieliński | Poland | 1 February 2018 | 1 September 2018 |
| Maciej Bartoszek | Poland | 1 September 2017 | 1 February 2018 |
| Mariusz Rumak | Poland | 1 July 2017 | 1 September 2017 |
| Marcin Węglewski | Poland | 1 March 2017 | 1 June 2017 |
| Czesław Michniewicz | Poland | 1 July 2016 | 1 March 2017 |
| Piotr Mandrysz | Poland | 1 January 2014 | 1 June 2016 |
| Kazimierz Moskal | Poland | 1 June 2012 | 1 June 2013 |
Nieciecza Transfers
Recent recorded arrivals through 26 July 2026 show a mixed recruitment and return pattern. Free-agent additions include M. Drag from Pogoń Siedlce, Sebastian Dabrowski from Eintracht Braunschweig and Y. Opanasenko from Vítkovice. P. Olejnik arrived from Chojniczanka Chojnice as a free agent, while O. Sławiński joined from Stal Rzeszów on a recorded transfer. I. Durdov came from Olimpija Ljubljana in January 2026, and M. Matysik arrived on loan from Aris. Several players returned from loans, including M. Molga, J. Rozycki, Thiago Dombroski, M. Kozik and J. Branecki. Mini, Jesús Jiménez and R. Kurzawa were earlier free-agent or free-transfer additions.
Latest player transfers from
| Player | Team from | Transfer type | Transfer date |
|---|---|---|---|
| M. Drąg |
Pogoń Siedlce
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Free agent | 26 July 2026 |
| M. Drag |
Pogoń Siedlce
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Free agent | 26 July 2026 |
Eintracht Braunschweig
|
Free agent | 24 July 2026 | |
|
Eintracht Braunschweig
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Free agent | 23 July 2026 | |
| Y. Opanasenko |
Vítkovice
|
Free agent | 13 July 2026 |
|
Vítkovice
|
Free agent | 13 July 2026 | |
| O. Sławiński |
Stal Rzeszów
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Transfer | 30 June 2026 |
| M. Jaroszewski |
Stal Stalowa Wola
|
- | 30 June 2026 |
| P. Olejnik |
Chojniczanka Chojnice
|
Free agent | 30 June 2026 |
| J. Branecki |
Sokół Kleczew
|
Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| M. Drąg |
Pogoń Siedlce
|
Free agent | 29 June 2026 |
| M. Drag |
Pogoń Siedlce
|
Free agent | 29 June 2026 |
| M. Kozik |
Podbeskidzie
|
Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| Thiago Dombroski |
Parana
|
Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| J. Rozycki |
Pogoń Nowe Skalmierzyce
|
Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
Recent recorded departures through 28 July 2026 include loans, free-agent exits, transfers and returns from loan. J. Rozycki and Maciej Janicki moved to Busko-Zdroj on loan, while M. Molga went to Karkonosze Jelenia Góra on loan. M. Faßbender joined Korona Kielce and M. Ambrosiewicz joined Arka Gdynia in recorded transfers. J. Branecki, M. Wolski, A. Kasperkiewicz, M. Mleczko and A. Trubeha left as free agents. I. Strzałek and M. Matysik returned to their parent clubs, with further loan exits involving M. Kozik and Thiago Dombroski. The dates span August 2025 to July 2026.
Latest player transfers to
| Player | Team to | Transfer type | Transfer date |
|---|---|---|---|
| J. Rozycki |
Busko-Zdroj
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Loan | 28 July 2026 |
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Busko-Zdroj
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Loan | 23 July 2026 | |
| M. Faßbender |
Korona Kielce
|
Transfer | 22 July 2026 |
| M. Ambrosiewicz |
Arka Gdynia
|
Transfer | 21 July 2026 |
| J. Branecki |
Olimpia Elbląg
|
Free agent | 9 July 2026 |
| J. Branecki |
Olimpia Elbląg
|
Free agent | 9 July 2026 |
| M. Wolski |
Polonia Bytom
|
Free agent | 5 July 2026 |
| A. Kasperkiewicz |
Podbeskidzie
|
Free agent | 2 July 2026 |
| A. Trubeha |
Puszcza Niepołomice
|
Free agent | 30 June 2026 |
| M. Mleczko |
Odra Opole
|
Free agent | 30 June 2026 |
| M. Matysik |
Aris
|
Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| I. Strzałek |
Legia Warszawa
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Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| M. Molga |
Karkonosze Jelenia Góra
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Loan | 9 April 2026 |
| T. Zaviyskyi |
Slávia TU Košice
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- | 22 February 2026 |
| D. Deisadze |
Torpedo Kutaisi
|
Free agent | 22 February 2026 |
Transfers Synthesis
Nieciecza’s recorded movement combines recruitment with player circulation through loans and loan returns. The incoming entries include free agents such as M. Drag, Sebastian Dabrowski and Y. Opanasenko, alongside transfer arrivals including O. Sławiński and I. Durdov and a recorded loan for M. Matysik. Returns from temporary spells add another layer, with M. Molga, J. Rozycki, Thiago Dombroski, M. Kozik and J. Branecki appearing among the arrivals. Outgoing movement follows the same varied pattern: loans, free-agent departures, transfers to other Polish clubs and players returning to parent sides. The latest departures include loans for J. Rozycki and Maciej Janicki, transfers for M. Faßbender and M. Ambrosiewicz, and free-agent exits for several players. This is a dated view of recorded activity, not a complete transfer balance or net total.
Leagues Nieciecza has participated in
Nieciecza’s recorded competition history spans Poland’s domestic league and cup landscape. Ekstraklasa participation is recorded from 2021 through 2025, while the Cup appears from 2019 through 2025. Club friendlies are recorded across 2020–2025, giving the page a recent non-competitive reference alongside league and cup entries. I Liga participation runs from 2018 to 2024 and is therefore presented as historical rather than recent in this profile. The competition record confirms activity across both of Poland’s principal league levels, but it does not establish a current 2026 standing or campaign outcome.
More about Nieciecza
Nieciecza is a Polish football club founded in 1922 and based in the village of the same name in Lesser Poland. It is also widely known as Bruk-Bet Termalica Nieciecza. Its orange-and-blue colors and elephant emblem support the affectionate nickname Słoniki, or The Elephants, giving the club a visual identity that stands apart from many of Poland’s traditional urban sides.
The club’s history has two distinct phases. For much of the twentieth century it remained rooted in regional and lower-division football. Its fortunes changed during the 21st century, when a rapid climb through the Polish pyramid brought it into the professional game and the national spotlight. That rise was especially notable because Nieciecza is a rural community of roughly 750 residents, far removed from the metropolitan settings usually associated with top-level football. The club has moved between Ekstraklasa and I Liga, with domestic league and Polish Cup participation forming the core of its competitive ecosystem. Its recorded profile also includes club friendlies, while no established continental footprint is identified.
Stadion Sportowy Bruk-Bet Termalica stands directly in Nieciecza and is a defining part of the club’s story. The modern, fully equipped venue is several times larger than the surrounding village population, creating an unusual relationship between professional infrastructure and rural scale. The ground’s presence helps explain why the club is often treated as an anomaly within Polish football rather than simply another provincial side.
Nieciecza’s ownership model is similarly distinctive. Danuta and Krzysztof Witkowski, owners of the regional building-materials company Bruk-Bet, are closely associated with the club’s private backing and long-term development. That relationship links the team’s name, stadium and visual culture to a local enterprise while preserving a strong village connection. Together, its foundation, rural home, privately supported structure and ascent through the divisions form the durable identity of Nieciecza.
Last matches statistics for Nieciecza
| match | shots | Poss. | Pass % | Fouls | Cards | Saves |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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6 - 1
Nieciecza
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0 / 0 |
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0% | 0 | - | 0 |
|
Nieciecza
2 - 0
Ruch Chorzów
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0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
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Pogoń Siedlce
1 - 2
Nieciecza
|
0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
|
Nieciecza
1 - 2
Warta Poznań
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0 / 0 |
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0% | 0 | - | 0 |
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ŁKS Łódź
2 - 1
Nieciecza
|
0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
|
Nieciecza
1 - 3
Polonia Warszawa
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0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
|
Pogoń Grod. Mazowiecki
2 - 2
Nieciecza
|
0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
|
Wigry Suwałki
1 - 5
Nieciecza
|
0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
|
Nieciecza
2 - 1
Lechia Gdansk
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0 / 0 |
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0% | 0 | - | 0 |
|
Stal Mielec
1 - 2
Nieciecza
|
0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
Detailed statistics Nieciecza
Xtra rating history
Last rating points (most recent matches).
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Warnings Nieciecza
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Latest start lineups Nieciecza (XI)
Nieciecza vs Lechia Gdansk
Ekstraklasa 2025 - 1380688
Arka Gdynia vs Nieciecza
Ekstraklasa 2025 - 1380672
Nieciecza vs Legia Warszawa
Ekstraklasa 2025 - 1380669
GKS Katowice vs Nieciecza
Ekstraklasa 2025 - 1380655
Zaglebie Lubin vs Nieciecza
Ekstraklasa 2025 - 1380653
Nieciecza vs Wisla Plock
Ekstraklasa 2025 - 1380644
2021-2022
1st shirt
2021-2022
2nd shirt
2021-2022
3rd shirt