Rafał Buszek

Rafał Buszek
Personal information
Full name Rafał Piotr Buszek
Nationality Polish
Born (1987-04-28) April 28, 1987
Dębica, Poland
Height 1.98 m (6 ft 6 in)
Weight 88 kg (194 lb)
Spike 347 cm (137 in)
Block 327 cm (129 in)
Volleyball information
Position Outside hitter
Current club ZAKSA Kędzierzyn-Koźle
Number 7 (club), 21 (national team)
Career
YearsTeams
2002–2007
2007–2010
2010–2011
2011–2012
2012–2013
2013–2014
2014–2015
2015–		Błękitni Ropczyce
AZS Politechnika Warszawska
Asseco Resovia Rzeszów
Fart Kielce
Asseco Resovia Rzeszów
Indykpol AZS Olsztyn
Asseco Resovia Rzeszów
ZAKSA Kędzierzyn-Koźle
National team
2014– Poland
Honours
Representing  Poland
Men's volleyball
World Championship
2014 Poland
World Cup
2015 Japan
Last updated: 26 October 2016

Rafał Buszek (born 28 April 1987) is a Polish volleyball player, a member of Poland men's national volleyball team and Polish club ZAKSA Kędzierzyn-Koźle, a participant of the Olympic Games (Rio 2016), 2014 World Champion, Polish Champion (2013, 2015, 2016, 2017).

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.

Career

Clubs

On April 28, 2015 Buszek achieved his second title of Polish Champion with Asseco Resovia Rzeszów.[1] 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][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 Komorowski - Gold Cross of Merit for outstanding sports achievements and to promote Polish in the world.[11]

Sporting achievements

Clubs

CEV Champions League

National championship

National team

State awards

References

  1. ↑ Asseco Resovia Mistrzem Polski!!! - assecoresovia.pl - 28-04-2015
  2. ↑ Nowy zawodnik ZAKSY - zaksa.pl - 04-05-2015
  3. ↑ Brazil clinch first victory of World League - fivb.org - 29-05-2014
  4. ↑ Buszek bohaterem meczu! Wielka Brazylia na kolanach! - przegladsportowy.pl - 31-05-2014
  5. ↑ Poland stun Brazil with straight sets win - fivb.org - 31-05-2014
  6. ↑ FIVB Mistrzostwa świata w piłce siatkowej mężczyzn Polska 2014. Trener Antiga ogłosił skład - plusliga.pl - 17-08-2014
  7. ↑ Polish team named for the FIVB Men's World Championship Poland 2014 - fivb.org - 17-08-2014
  8. ↑ Poland win second World Championship title at home - fivb.org - 21-09-2014
  9. ↑ Poland put an end to the reign of Brazil - fivb.org - 21-09-2014
  10. ↑ FIVB MŚ Polska 2014: Polska ze złotym medalem - plusliga.pl - 21-09-2014
  11. ↑ "Dziękuję za chwile wzruszenia i dumy" - prezydent.pl - 27-10-2014
  12. ↑ Postanowienie Prezydenta Rzeczypospolitej Polskiej z dnia 23 października 2014 r. o nadaniu orderów i odznaczeń - isap.sejm.gov.pl - 23-10-2014
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