Marek Papszun (born 8 August 1974) is a Polish professional football manager who managed Ekstraklasa club Raków Częstochowa from 2016 to 2023.
Managerial career
Early years
In 2010, Papszun was appointed manager of Polish sixth division side KS Łomianki, helping them achieve promotion to the Polish fifth division. In 2011, he was appointed manager of Legionovia Legionowo in the Polish fourth division, helping them achieve promotion to the Polish third division. In 2016, he was appointed manager of Polish third division club Raków Częstochowa, helping them achieve promotion to the Polish Ekstraklasa within 3 seasons and receiving interest from Legia, the most successful club in Poland.
Successful seasons
Raków Częstochowa led by Marek Papszun won its first major trophy on 2 May 2021, defeating Arka Gdynia in the final of the Polish Cup by a score of 2–1. The win also secured them a place in the newly formed UEFA Europa Conference League for the 2021–22 season, their maiden appearance in European football. In the same season, Papszun's Raków finished in second place in the Ekstraklasa standings, club's highest ever league position. After the season, he was announced the Ekstraklasa Coach of the Year. On 2 May 2022, Raków defeated Lech Poznań 3–1 and secured its second consecutive Polish Cup. On 9 July 2022, he led Raków to their second consecutive Polish Super Cup trophy with a 2–0 win over Lech Poznań. On 19 April 2023, with Raków eight points clear at the top and with six league games to go, as well as the Polish Cup final to be played, Papszun announced he would leave the team at the end of the season. Under Papszun's leadership Raków secured its first Polish championship ever by winning the 2022–23 Ekstraklasa season.
Honours
Manager
KS Łomianki
Regional League: 2010–11
Legionovia Legionowo
II liga: 2012–13
Raków Częstochowa
Ekstraklasa: 2022–23
Polish Cup: 2020–21, 2021–22
Polish Super Cup: 2021, 2022
I liga: 2018–19
II liga: 2016–17
Individual
Polish Manager of the Year: 2020, 2021, 2022
Ekstraklasa Manager of the Season: 2020–21, 2022–23
I liga Manager of the Season: 2017–18, 2018–19
II liga Manager of the Season: 2012–13, 2016–17
Regional League Manager of the Season: 2010–11
Ekstraklasa Manager of the Month: October 2020, April 2021, May 2021, February 2022, March 2022, October 2022, November 2022, February 2023, March 2023
