Robert Warzycha
- Full name: Robert Warzycha
- Date of birth: August 9, 1964
- Place of birth: Rydułtowy, Poland
- Nationality: Polish
- Primary position: Right midfielder / Right winger
Club career (high-level)
- Górnik Zabrze (Poland) — early career where he established himself in Polish top flight.
- Widzew Łódź (Poland) — played in the Polish Ekstraklasa and featured in European competition.
- Górnik Zabrze — returned for a spell after Widzew.
- Ruch Chorzów (Poland) — later stages of his Polish career.
- Kispest–Honvéd (Hungary) — had a stint with Budapest's Honvéd (often referred to historically as Kispest–Honvéd), representing the club in the Hungarian league.
- Everton (England) — moved to the English First Division/Premier League in the early 1990s and notably scored Everton’s first-ever Premier League goal in 1992.
- Columbus Crew (USA) — finished his playing career in Major League Soccer and later transitioned into coaching in the United States.
International career
- Poland national team — earned caps for Poland, appearing primarily in the 1980s and early 1990s.
Notable facts
- Warzycha is remembered for his technical ability, crossing, and attacking play from the right flank.
- After retiring as a player, he became a coach and sports director, notably serving as head coach for the Columbus Crew and later working in technical/directorial roles.
- His spell at Kispest–Honvéd places him among Polish players who had playing experience in Hungary during their careers.
Sources / further reading
- Club histories and archives for Górnik Zabrze, Widzew Łódź, Kispest–Honvéd (Honvéd FC), Everton, and Columbus Crew.
- Poland national team records and player databases for caps and match details.