Patrycja Jerzak

Patrycja Weronika Jerzak (born 13 January 1998) is a Polish footballer who plays as a midfielder.

Early life

Born in 1998 in Poland, Jerzak is nicknamed "Pato". She started playing football at the age of five before moving to Sweden. She trained with her family until reaching the age of twelve, when she joined the youth academy of Stallarholmens SK for a year. She then moved to the academy of IFK Nyköping at the age of fifteen.

Club career She started her senior career with Swedish side Djurgårdens IF and was regarded as a Polish prospect at the time. During the 2017 season with the club, she made one Damallsvenskan appearance. From 2018 to 2019, Jerzak played for the UConn Huskies in the United States. After that, she signed for Italian second-tier side Napoli, where she experienced lockdown during the COVID-19 pandemic. She helped them earn promotion to the Italian top flight. Before the 2021 season, she signed for Swedish side Umea. Before the 2023 season, she signed for Eskilstuna United DFF, where she suffered an injury.

International career

Jerzak has represented Poland internationally at youth level.

Style of play

Jerzak mainly operates on the right side of the field.

Personal life

Jerzak has a brother. She has created her own magazine, Football is Everywhere.