Adrian Stanilewicz

Adrian Stanilewicz (born 22 February 2000) is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Fortuna Köln. Initially, he represented Germany internationally on youth level before switching to representing Poland.

Adrian Stanilewicz

Personal information
Full name	Adrian Stanilewicz[1]
Date of birth	(2000-02-22) 22 February 2000 (age 25)
Place of birth	Solingen, Germany
Height	1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
Position(s)	Midfielder
Team information
Current team	Fortuna Köln
Number	20
Youth career
2013–2020	Bayer Leverkusen
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2018–2020	Bayer Leverkusen	0	(0)
2020–2022	Darmstadt 98	11	(0)
2022–	Fortuna Köln	78	(6)
International career
2015–2016	Germany U17	5	(1)
2016	Germany U20	3	(0)
2018–2019	Poland U20	10	(0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 13:19, 2 June 2025 (UTC)

Club career

Stanilewicz made his professional debut for Bayer Leverkusen in the UEFA Europa League, coming on as a substitute in the 88th minute for Lucas Alario in the 5–1 away win against Cypriot club AEK Larnaca.^[2]

On 7 August 2020, Stanilewicz agreed to sign with SV Darmstadt 98 on a free transfer. He joined the team following Bayer Leverkusen's UEFA Europa League campaign was completed.^[3]

On 9 September 2022, he joined Regionalliga West side Fortuna Köln, reuniting with his Bayer youth coach Markus von Ahlen.^[4]

Personal life

Stanilewicz was born in Germany and is of Polish descent. He was previously a youth international for Germany,^[5] before switching to represent the Poland U20s.^[6]

He started all four games played by Poland U20 at the 2019 FIFA U-20 World Cup.^[7]