Rafał Buszek

Rafał Piotr Buszek (born 28 April 1987) is a Polish professional volleyball player who plays as an outside hitter for Enea Czarni Radom.[1] He is a former member of the Poland national team, a participant in the Olympic Games Rio 2016 and the 2014 World Champion.

Rafał Buszek
Personal information
Full nameRafał Piotr Buszek
NationalityPolish
Born (1987-04-28) 28 April 1987
Dębica, Poland
Height1.96 m (6 ft 5 in)
Weight88 kg (194 lb)
Spike348 cm (137 in)
Volleyball information
PositionOutside hitter
Current clubCzarni Radom
Number7
Career
YearsTeams
2002–2007
2007–2010
2010–2011
2011–2012
2012–2013
2013–2014
2014–2015
2015–2018
2018–2022
2022–2023
2023–		Błękitni Ropczyce
AZS Politechnika Warszawska
Asseco Resovia
Fart Kielce
Asseco Resovia
AZS Olsztyn
Asseco Resovia
ZAKSA Kędzierzyn-Koźle
Asseco Resovia
Stal Nysa
Czarni Radom
National team
2014– Poland
Honours
Men's volleyball
Representing  Poland
FIVB World Championship
Gold medal – first place2014 Poland
FIVB World Cup
Bronze medal – third place2015 Japan

Personal life

Buszek was born in Dębica, Poland. He is married to Aleksandra. In September 2016, Buszek and his wife announced via social media they are expecting their first child. On October 18, 2016 their son was born and Rafał announced his arrival and added photo via Instagram in February 2017. In May 2018, their daughter was born.

Career

Club

On April 28, 2015 Buszek achieved his second title of Polish Champion with Asseco Resovia. On May 4, 2015 he signed a contract with another Polish club ZAKSA Kędzierzyn-Koźle.[2]

National team

Buszek debuted in the Polish national team on May 29, 2014 against Brazil (0-3).[3] He was appointed by coach Stephane Antiga on World League 2014. Initially, he was supposed to be a deputy to principal players during matches in Brazil, but after a few victories (amongst others, the winning match with Brazil on May 31, 2014) he became a favorite to play at the World Championship.[4] On August 16, 2014 Buszek was appointed to the squad at the World Championship held in Poland.[5][6] On September 21, 2014 he won the title of World Champion 2014 as part of this team.[7][8][9] On October 27, 2014 he received a state award granted by the Polish President Bronisław Komorowski – Gold Cross of Merit for outstanding sports achievements and worldwide promotion of Poland.[10]

Honours

Club

State awards

References
  1. "Nowy przyjmujący w Czarnych Radom". siatka.org (in Polish). 29 June 2023. Retrieved 10 July 2023.
  2. "Nowy zawodnik ZAKSY". zaksa.pl (in Polish). 4 May 2015. Retrieved 25 May 2020.
  3. "Brazil clinch first victory of World League". fivb.org. 29 May 2014. Retrieved 25 May 2020.
  4. "Poland stun Brazil with straight sets win". fivb.org. 30 May 2014. Retrieved 25 May 2020.
  5. "FIVB Mistrzostwa świata w piłce siatkowej mężczyzn Polska 2014. Trener Antiga ogłosił skład". plusliga.pl (in Polish). 17 August 2014. Retrieved 25 May 2020.
  6. "Polish team named for the FIVB Men's World Championship Poland 2014". fivb.org. 17 August 2014. Retrieved 25 May 2020.
  7. "Poland win second World Championship title at home". fivb.org. 22 September 2014. Retrieved 25 May 2020.
  8. "Poland put an end to the reign of Brazil". fivb.org. 22 September 2014. Retrieved 25 May 2020.
  9. "FIVB MŚ Polska 2014: Polska ze złotym medalem". plusliga.pl (in Polish). 21 September 2014. Retrieved 25 May 2020.
  10. "Dziękuję za chwile wzruszenia i dumy". prezydent.pl (in Polish). 27 October 2014. Archived from the original on 27 October 2014. Retrieved 25 May 2020.
  11. "Postanowienie Prezydenta Rzeczypospolitej Polskiej z dnia 23 października 2014 r. o nadaniu orderów i odznaczeń". sejm.gov.pl (in Polish). 23 October 2014. Retrieved 25 May 2020.
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