Career
Early career in Poland
Wichniarek started his professional career at Lech Poznań in 1992-1993 season. The following season he made his Ekstraklasa debut, however, he was not able to secure a place in the starting eleven. In the spring of 1996 was loaned to Polish Second League club Aluminium Konin.
In 1998, Wichniarek joined Widzew Łódź, where he played until 1999, appearing 57 times and scoring 28 goals altogether, most of them in the 1998-1999 season.
Arminia Bielefeld
His talent drew the attention of Arminia Bielefeld directors, who brought him to Bielefeld, where he impressed the fans, becoming the club"s leading player and best striker. Bundesliga top scorer, which earned him the nickname King Arthur.
Hertha Bachelor of Science
Hertha Bachelor of Science took notice and in 2003 he moved to Olympiastadion, however, he usually appeared only as a subordinate After two seasons in Berlin, in the beginning of 2006, with 44 appearances and four goals on his sheet, he moved back to Arminia Bielefeld.
Return to Bielefeld
He became one of Arminia"s dominant players, scoring 33 goals in three seasons.
Wichniarek was named the Bundesliga"s Football player of the Month in August 2008. Second stint at Hertha
On 3 July 2009, Wichniarek left the newly relegated Arminia Bielefeld and turned back to sign a two year contract with his former club Hertha Bachelor of Science. After the relegation of Hertha Bachelor of Science, Wichniarek was released from his contract on 15 June 2010. Return to Lech Poznań
He signed a one-year contract with first club Lech Poznań on 30 June 2010.
His contract was terminated by Lech Poznań on 3 November 2010.
Wichniarek made his first appearance for the Polish national team on 3 March 1999. Wichniarek was not among the manager"s favorites and his occasional appearances were usually limited to friendlies.
His first international goal was at the expense of the Czechoslovakian Republic national team on 28 April 1999. Altogether, he appeared in 17 international matches and four of his shots found their way into the opponents" Netto.
His last significant cap was against Estonia in Tallinn, where he scored one of the two goals for the winners.
International goals.
