Mateusz Kochalski

Mateusz Kochalski (born 25 July 2000) is a Polish professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Azerbaijan Premier League club Qarabağ.

Club career On 21 August 2020, Kochalski returned to Radomiak Radom on a season-long loan.

On 21 June 2022, Kochalski left Legia after seven years to join Stal Mielec on a three-year deal. After spending a year as back-up for first-choice goalkeeper Bartosz Mrozek, Kochalski was promoted to the starting line-up from the start of the 2023–24 campaign. Across the season, he kept nine clean sheets in 33 appearances, and made 111 saves, twelve more than any of his peers. At the conclusion of the season, Kochalski was named the Ekstraklasa Goalkeeper of the Season.

On 15 August 2024, Kochalski moved to Azerbaijani club Qarabağ on a three-year contract, with an option for a further year, for an undisclosed fee.

International career A former youth international, Kochalski received his first senior team call-up in June 2024, replacing the injured Oliwier Zych for Poland's preparation camp ahead of the UEFA Euro 2024.

Career statistics

Honours Radomiak Radom I liga: 2020–21 II liga: 2018–19

Qarabağ Azerbaijan Premier League: 2024–25

Individual Ekstraklasa Goalkeeper of the Season: 2023–24