Rafał Buszek Explained

Rafał Buszek
Fullname:Rafał Piotr Buszek
Birth Date:28 April 1987
Birth Place:Dębica, Poland
Height:1.96 m
Weight:88 kg
Spike:348 cm
Position:Outside hitter / Libero
Currentclub:Skra Bełchatów
Currentnumber:4
Years:2002–2007
2007–2010
2010–2011
2011–2012
2012–2013
2013–2014
2014–2015
2015–2018
2018–2022
2022–2023
2023–2024
2024–
Teams:Błękitni Ropczyce
AZS Politechnika Warszawska
Asseco Resovia
Fart Kielce
Asseco Resovia
AZS Olsztyn
Asseco Resovia
ZAKSA Kędzierzyn-Koźle
Asseco Resovia
Stal Nysa
Czarni Radom
Skra Bełchatów
Nationalyears:2014–

Rafał Piotr Buszek (born 28 April 1987) is a Polish professional volleyball player who plays as a libero for Skra Bełchatów.[1] [2] He is a former member of the Poland national team, a participant in the Olympic Games Rio 2016 and the 2014 World Champion.

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.[3]

National team

Buszek debuted in the Polish national team on May 29, 2014 against Brazil (0-3).[4] 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.[5] On August 16, 2014 Buszek was appointed to the squad at the World Championship held in Poland.[6] [7] On September 21, 2014 he won the title of World Champion 2014 as part of this team.[8] [9] [10] On October 27, 2014 he received a state award granted by the Polish President Bronisław KomorowskiGold Cross of Merit for outstanding sports achievements and worldwide promotion of Poland.[11]

Honours

Club

State awards

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Nowy przyjmujący w Czarnych Radom . siatka.org . pl . 29 June 2023 . 10 July 2023.
  2. Web site: Nowa rola Rafała Buszka. Przyjmujący dołączył do PGE GiEK Skry. Zagra jako libero . siatka.org . pl . 1 July 2024 . 1 July 2024.
  3. Web site: Nowy zawodnik ZAKSY . ZAKSA . pl . 4 May 2015 . 25 May 2020.
  4. Web site: Brazil clinch first victory of World League . FIVB . 29 May 2014 . 25 May 2020.
  5. Web site: Poland stun Brazil with straight sets win . FIVB . 30 May 2014 . 25 May 2020.
  6. Web site: FIVB Mistrzostwa świata w piłce siatkowej mężczyzn Polska 2014. Trener Antiga ogłosił skład . plusliga.pl . pl . 17 August 2014 . 25 May 2020.
  7. Web site: Polish team named for the FIVB Men's World Championship Poland 2014 . FIVB . 17 August 2014 . 25 May 2020.
  8. Web site: Poland win second World Championship title at home . FIVB. 22 September 2014 . 25 May 2020.
  9. Web site: Poland put an end to the reign of Brazil . FIVB . 22 September 2014 . 25 May 2020.
  10. Web site: FIVB MŚ Polska 2014: Polska ze złotym medalem . PlusLiga . pl . 21 September 2014 . 25 May 2020.
  11. Web site: Dziękuję za chwile wzruszenia i dumy . prezydent.pl . pl . 27 October 2014 . 25 May 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20141027165935/http://www.prezydent.pl/aktualnosci/ordery-i-odznaczenia/art,1382,dziekuje-za-chwile-wzruszenia-i-dumy.html . 27 October 2014.
  12. Web site: Postanowienie Prezydenta Rzeczypospolitej Polskiej z dnia 23 października 2014 r. o nadaniu orderów i odznaczeń . Sejm Rzeczypospolitej Polskiej . pl . 23 October 2014 . 25 May 2020.