Mariusz Jop is a Polish footballer who has transitioned into management after a successful playing career.
He began his professional career at Wisła Kraków, where he won three Polish championships.
Jop became the first Polish player to score in the Russian Premier League while playing for FC Moscow.
Biography
Early Life
Mariusz Jop was born in Ostrowiec Świętokrzyski, Poland, where he began his football journey with local club KSZO Ostrowiec Świętokrzyski. His early career laid the foundation for a successful trajectory in Polish football.
Club Career
Jop's professional career took off when he joined Wisła Kraków in 1999, where he enjoyed significant success, winning the Polish championship three times during the 2000–01, 2002–03, and 2003–04 seasons. In 2004, he made a notable move to FC Moscow, becoming the first Polish player to score in the Russian Premier League. After a five-year stint in Russia, he returned to Wisła Kraków in 2009. Jop later played for Górnik Zabrze, where he concluded his playing career in 2011.
International Career
On the international stage, Jop made his debut for the Poland national team on April 30, 2003, in a friendly against Belgium. He was part of the squad for the 2006 FIFA World Cup and Euro 2008, where he made an appearance against Austria.
Managerial Career
Transitioning into management, Jop took on various roles at Wisła Kraków, including interim assistant and caretaker manager. In September 2024, he was appointed as the head coach, leading the team to impressive results and securing their promotion back to the Ekstraklasa in the 2025–26 season. His leadership has been pivotal in revitalizing the club's fortunes after years in the lower tiers.
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Career & Clubs
On 30 April 2003, Jop made his international debut for Poland in a friendly match against Belgium. He was selected to the 23-men national team for the 2006 FIFA World Cup finals in Germany. He was also included in the Polish Euro 2008 squad and made one appearance in a group match against Austria.
Beginnings
Born in Ostrowiec Świętokrzyski, Jop started out playing for KSZO Ostrowiec Świętokrzyski. He won the Polish championship with Wisła Kraków in the 2000–01, 2002–03 and 2003–04 seasons.
Playing in Russia and return to Poland
In 2004, Jop signed for FC Moscow. While playing for FC Moscow, he became the first Pole to score a goal in the Russian Premier League. On 11 July 2009, he returned to Wisła as a free agent after terminating his contract with FC Moscow.
Later club career
On 18 June 2010, Jop signed a two-year contract with Górnik Zabrze. Jop retired from professional football on 18 October 2011.
Assistant and interim roles
On 14 May 2021, Jop was announced the interim assistant for the Ekstraklasa side Wisła Kraków to the interim manager Kazimierz Kmiecik, after Peter Hyballa had finished his coaching duties. On 2 December 2023, Jop's former teammate Radosław Sobolewski resigned from his position as manager of Wisła. The following day, Jop, having coached Wisła's reserves side since July that year, was named caretaker manager until the end of 2023. He led Wisła to three wins in three games across all competitions, before joining Albert Rudé's staff as an assistant on 29 December, when the Spaniard was appointed permanent manager.
As head coach
On 24 September 2024, following the dismissal of Kazimierz Moskal, Jop took charge of Wisła as a caretaker again. After recording seven wins, two draws and one loss in his first ten games in charge, Jop was appointed on a permanent basis until the end of the season on 23 November. On 31 December, his contract was extended until June 2026. In the 2025–26 season, he led Wisła Kraków back to the Ekstraklasa, a place the club had longed to return to after four years in the lower tier.
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- Wisła Kraków (1999–2004)
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- Górnik Zabrze (2010–2011)
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- RTS Widzew Łódź (2001–2001)
- Club
- KSZO Ostrowiec Świętokrzyski (1995–1999)
- Club
- FC Moscow (2004–2009)
- Club
- Poland men's national football team (2003–2008)
- Club
- Wisła Kraków (2009–2010)
- Club
- Górnik Zabrze (2010–2010)
- National team
- Poland
Clubs
Played together with
Aco StojkovGórnik Zabrze · 2003–2003- Aco StojkovGórnik Zabrze · 2003–2004
Adam BuksaPoland men's national football team · 2021
Adam CichonRTS Widzew Łódź · 2003–2004- Adam DanchGórnik Zabrze · 2007–2017
- Adam DanchPoland men's national football team · 2008–2008
- Adam DudaRTS Widzew Łódź · 2014–2015
Adam DźwigałaGórnik Zabrze · 2015–2015
Adam FedorukPoland men's national football team · 1990–1994- Adam KensyPoland men's national football team · 1983–1983
Adam KogutPoland men's national football team
Adam KokoszkaPoland men's national football team · 2006
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Identifiers & aliases
Mariusz Jop is a Polish professional football manager and former player. He is currently the manager of Ekstraklasa club Wisła Kraków.
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