Martin Jean Wasinski (born 7 April 2004) is a Belgian professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for 2. Bundesliga club Schalke 04.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Martin Jean Wasinski[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 7 April 2004 | ||
| Height | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)[1] | ||
| Position(s) | Centre-back | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Schalke 04 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2010–2014 | US Hesbignonne | ||
| 2014–2018 | Stade Waremmien | ||
| 2018–2021 | Charleroi | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2021–2024 | Charleroi | 22 | (0) |
| 2023–2024 | → Kortrijk (loan) | 22 | (1) |
| 2024– | Schalke 04 | 0 | (0) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2019–2020 | Belgium U16 | 3 | (0) |
| 2021 | Belgium U18 | 2 | (0) |
| 2021–2023 | Belgium U19 | 9 | (0) |
| 2022– | Belgium U20 | 3 | (0) |
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 21 June 2024 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 21 June 2024 | |||
Club career
editHaving joined Charleroi at under-15 level,[2] he progressed through the club's youth ranks, making his professional debut in the 2–2 Belgian First Division A draw with Zulte Waregem on 22 August 2021, aged 17.[3][4] Used in a variety of positions across defence and midfield, and having to split his time between football and school, Wasinski made 15 league appearances during the 2021–22 season.[3][5]
In August 2022, Wasinski extended his contract with Charleroi until summer 2025.[2]
On 6 January 2023, Wasinski was loaned by Kortrijk until the end of the 2022–23 season.[6] On 17 July 2023, it was announced that the loan-deal was extended for the next season also.[7]
On 21 June 2024, 2. Bundesliga club Schalke 04 announced that they had signed Wasinski on a free transfer until 30 June 2028.[8]
International career
editBorn in Belgium, Wasinski is of Polish descent.[9] He was called up to the Belgian under-16 team in November 2019 for a youth tournament in Paraguay.[10] He has also represented Belgium at under-18, under-19 and under-20 levels.[11]
Career statistics
edit- As of 22 June 2024[5]
| Club | Season | League | Cup | Total | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Charleroi | 2021–22 | Belgian Pro League | 15 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| 2022–23 | Belgian Pro League | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 | |
| Total | 22 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 24 | 0 | ||
| Kortrijk (loan) | 2022–23 | Belgian Pro League | 15 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 16 | 1 |
| 2023–24 | Belgian Pro League | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 | |
| Total | 22 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 24 | 1 | ||
| Schalke 04 | 2024–25 | 2. Bundesliga | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career total | 44 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 48 | 1 | ||
References
edit- ^ a b "Martin Wasinski". worldfootball.net. Retrieved 2 October 2021.
- ^ a b Malice, Florent (1 August 2022). "Le Sporting Charleroi prolonge l'un de ses grands talents". walfoot.be (in French). Retrieved 17 December 2022.
- ^ a b Helson, Benjamin (18 January 2022). "Martin Wasinski: «Je ne pensais pas jouer à 17 ans»". Le Soir (in French). Retrieved 17 December 2022.
- ^ "Zulte Waregem vs. Sporting Charleroi - 22 August 2021". Soccerway. Retrieved 17 December 2022.
- ^ a b "M. Wasinski: Summary". Soccerway. Retrieved 17 December 2022.
- ^ "Martin Wasinski komt over van Charleroi" (in Dutch). K.V. Kortrijk. 6 January 2023. Retrieved 9 February 2023.
- ^ "Martin Wasinski blijft een Kerel" (in Dutch). K.V. Kortrijk. 17 July 2023. Retrieved 1 September 2023.
- ^ "Defender Martin Wasinski is a Royal Blue". FC Schalke 04. 21 June 2024.
- ^ Kruszyński, Michał (2 November 2021). "Maciej Chorążyk: Chcieliśmy powołać Gabriela Słoninę już dwa lata temu, ale odmówił". iGol.pl (in Polish).
- ^ Villafrate, Raphaël (20 November 2019). "Martin Wasinski, graine de Diable rouge". L'Avenir (in French). Retrieved 17 December 2022.
- ^ "Martin Wasinski". rbfa.be. Royal Belgian FA. Retrieved 17 December 2022.