Paweł Zatorski facts for kids
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![]() Zatorski in 2013
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Nickname | Zati, Duracell | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Born | Łódź, Poland |
21 June 1990 ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Height | 1.84 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Weight | 73 kg (161 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Position | Libero | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Current club | Asseco Resovia | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Number | 16 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Honours
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Paweł Zatorski, born on June 21, 1990, is a professional volleyball player from Poland. He plays as a libero, which is a special defensive position, for the team Asseco Resovia. He also plays for the Polish national team. Paweł has competed in three Olympic Games: Rio 2016, Tokyo 2020, and Paris 2024. He won a silver medal at the Paris 2024 Olympics. He is also a two-time World Champion, winning in 2014 and 2018. In 2021, he won the Champions League with his former team, ZAKSA.
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Paweł Zatorski's Volleyball Journey
Starting His Club Career
Paweł Zatorski began his volleyball journey at Skra Bełchatów. He played for the club's second team. During this time, he won two Polish Champion titles as a cadet and a junior.
In 2008, he joined AZS Częstochowa. This was his first time playing in Poland's top volleyball league, called PlusLiga.
Playing for PGE Skra Bełchatów
In 2010, Paweł returned to PGE Skra Bełchatów. He played there for four seasons. With Skra, he won several important medals. He earned a silver medal at the Club World Championship in 2010. He also won a bronze medal at the same championship in 2012.
Paweł helped Skra win a silver medal in the Champions League. He also won two Polish Cups in 2011 and 2012. Additionally, he celebrated two Polish Champion titles in 2011 and 2014.
Moving to ZAKSA Kędzierzyn-Koźle
On May 6, 2014, it was announced that Paweł signed with ZAKSA Kędzierzyn-Koźle. He played for ZAKSA for the next two seasons. On April 26, 2016, he won his third Polish Champion title with ZAKSA. He extended his contract with ZAKSA until 2018.
Paweł Zatorski with the National Team
Early Successes and World Championships
On July 8, 2012, Paweł Zatorski won a gold medal with the Polish national team. This was at the 2012 World League held in Sofia, Bulgaria.
On August 16, 2014, Paweł was chosen to play for Poland at the World Championship. This big event took place in Poland. On September 21, 2014, he helped his team win the title of World Champion.
After this amazing win, Paweł received a special award. On October 27, 2014, the Polish president gave him the Gold Cross of Merit. This award was for his great sports achievements and for promoting Poland around the world.
Defending the World Title
On September 30, 2018, Poland won its third World Champion title. They beat Brazil in the final match with a score of 3–0. This meant Poland successfully defended their title from 2014. Paweł Zatorski was recognized as the Best Libero of the tournament for his excellent defensive skills.
Olympic Medal in Paris
On August 10, 2024, Paweł Zatorski and the Polish national team achieved another big success. They won a silver medal at the 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Paris.
Paweł Zatorski's Awards and Honors
Club Achievements
- CEV Champions League
2011–12 – with PGE Skra Bełchatów
2020–21 – with ZAKSA Kędzierzyn-Koźle
- FIVB Club World Championship
- CEV Cup
- Domestic Titles in Poland
- 2010–11
Polish Cup, with PGE Skra Bełchatów
- 2010–11
Polish Championship, with PGE Skra Bełchatów
- 2011–12
Polish Cup, with PGE Skra Bełchatów
- 2012–13
Polish SuperCup, with PGE Skra Bełchatów
- 2013–14
Polish Championship, with PGE Skra Bełchatów
- 2015–16
Polish Championship, with ZAKSA Kędzierzyn-Koźle
- 2016–17
Polish Cup, with ZAKSA Kędzierzyn-Koźle
- 2016–17
Polish Championship, with ZAKSA Kędzierzyn-Koźle
- 2018–19
Polish Championship, with ZAKSA Kędzierzyn-Koźle
- 2018–19
Polish Cup, with ZAKSA Kędzierzyn-Koźle
- 2019–20
Polish SuperCup, with ZAKSA Kędzierzyn-Koźle
- 2020–21
Polish SuperCup, with ZAKSA Kędzierzyn-Koźle
- 2020–21
Polish Cup, with ZAKSA Kędzierzyn-Koźle
- 2010–11
Youth National Team Achievements
Individual Awards
- 2010: FIVB Club World Championship – Best libero
- 2011: Polish Cup – Best defender
- 2012: Polish Cup – Best defender
- 2015: FIVB World League – Best libero
- 2016: Polish Cup – Best defender
- 2018: FIVB World Championship – Best libero
- 2019: Polish Cup – Best defender
- 2023: FIVB Nations League – Most valuable player
- 2023: FIVB Nations League – Best libero