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Wrona in 2014
Personal information
Full name	Andrzej Zdzisław Wrona
Nickname	Wronka
Born	(1988-12-27) 27 December 1988 (age 36) Warsaw, Poland
Height	2.06 m (6 ft 9 in)
Volleyball information
Position	Middle blocker
Career
Years Teams 2007–2010 2010–2013 2013–2016 2016–2025 AZS Częstochowa Delecta Bydgoszcz Skra Bełchatów Projekt Warsaw
National team
2013–2019  POL (38)
Honours Men's volleyball Representing  Poland FIVB World Championship Gold 2014 Poland FIVB Nations League Bronze 2019 Chicago

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

Andrzej Zdzisław Wrona (born December 27, 1988) is a Polish former professional volleyball player. He played as a middle blocker. He was a member of the Polish national team. In 2014, he helped Poland win the World Championship.

Andrzej Wrona's Volleyball Journey

Andrzej Wrona started his professional volleyball career in Poland. He played for several top clubs and also represented his country. His hard work and skill helped him achieve many important wins.

Playing for Clubs

Andrzej Wrona first played in Poland's top volleyball league, called PlusLiga, in the 2007/2008 season. He was part of the team Wkręt-Met Domex AZS Częstochowa. With this team, he won a silver medal in the Polish Championship and the Polish Cup in 2008.

After that, he played for Delecta Bydgoszcz for three seasons. He became a key player for them. Because he played so well, he moved to one of Poland's best clubs, PGE Skra Bełchatów, in 2013.

With PGE Skra Bełchatów, he became a Polish Champion in 2014. His team also won the Polish SuperCup on October 8, 2014. In May 2015, they won a bronze medal in the PlusLiga. He continued playing for PGE Skra Bełchatów and won the Polish Cup again in 2016.

Playing for Poland

Andrzej Wrona joined the Polish national team in 2012. He played his first match against Serbia. A big moment in his career was on September 21, 2014. On that day, Poland won their second World Champions title.

For his great sports achievements and for promoting Poland around the world, he received a special award. On October 27, 2014, the President of Poland, Bronisław Komorowski, gave him the Gold Cross of Merit.

Awards and Achievements

Andrzej Wrona has won many awards throughout his volleyball career, both with his clubs and with the national team.

Club Trophies

• CEV Challenge Cup
  • 2023–24 – He won this European competition with Projekt Warsaw.
• Domestic Competitions
  • 2007–08 Polish Cup, with AZS Częstochowa.
  • 2013–14 Polish Championship, with PGE Skra Bełchatów.
  • 2014–15 Polish SuperCup, with PGE Skra Bełchatów.
  • 2015–16 Polish Cup, with PGE Skra Bełchatów.

National Recognition

• 2014: He was awarded the Gold Cross of Merit by the President of Poland. This award is given for outstanding achievements.

Top Blocker Stats

Andrzej Wrona was known for his blocking skills. He was recognized as one of the best blockers in the PlusLiga multiple times:

• 2011–12 PlusLiga – He was the best blocker with 78 blocks.
• 2012–13 PlusLiga – He was the best blocker with 75 blocks.
• 2018–19 PlusLiga – He was the best blocker with 81 blocks.