Rafał Buszek

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.

Rafał Buszek
Personal information
Full name	Rafał Piotr Buszek
Born	(1987-04-28) 28 April 1987 (age 37) Dębica, Poland
Height	1.96 m (6 ft 5 in)
Weight	88 kg (194 lb)
Spike	348 cm (137 in)
Volleyball information
Position	Outside hitter / Libero
Current club	Skra Bełchatów
Number	4
Career
Years Teams 2002–2007 2007–2010 2010–2011 2011–2012 2012–2013 2013–2014 2014–2015 2015–2018 2018–2022 2022–2023 2023–2024 2024– 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
National team
2014–  Poland
Honours Men's volleyball Representing  Poland FIVB World Championship 2014 Poland FIVB World Cup 2015 Japan

Hand prints and signature at the Avenue of Volleyball Stars, Katowice

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 Komorowski – Gold Cross of Merit for outstanding sports achievements and worldwide promotion of Poland.^[11]

Honours

Club

• CEV Champions League
  • 2014–15 – with Asseco Resovia
• Domestic
  • 2012–13 Polish Championship, with Asseco Resovia
  • 2014–15 Polish Championship, with Asseco Resovia
  • 2015–16 Polish Championship, with ZAKSA Kędzierzyn-Koźle
  • 2016–17 Polish Cup, with ZAKSA Kędzierzyn-Koźle
  • 2016–17 Polish Championship, with ZAKSA Kędzierzyn-Koźle

State awards

• 2014: Gold Cross of Merit^[12]