Jędrzej Gruszczyński

Jędrzej Gruszczyński
Gruszczynski as AZS Olsztyn player
Personal information
Born (1997-11-13) 13 November 1997 (age 26)
Września, Poland
Height1.86 m (6 ft 1 in)
Weight84 kg (185 lb)
Volleyball information
PositionLibero
Current clubProjekt Warsaw
Number16
Career
YearsTeams
2016–2018
2018–2020
2020–2022
2022
2022–2023
2023–		AZS Politechnika Warszawska
Cuprum Lubin
AZS Olsztyn
Warta Zawiercie
Skra Bełchatów
Projekt Warsaw
Honours
Men's volleyball
Representing  Poland
FIVB Nations League
Bronze medal – third place 2019 Chicago

Jędrzej Gruszczyński (born 13 November 1997) is a Polish professional volleyball player who plays as a libero for Projekt Warsaw. He competed for Poland at the 2019 Nations League.[1][2]

Personal life

Gruszczyński's sister Jagoda is also a volleyball player. He graduated from SMS PZPS Spała in 2016.

Career

National team

On 12 April 2015, the Poland national team, including Gruszczyński, won a title of the U19 European Champions. They beat Italy in the final (3–1).[3][4] He took part in the 2015 European Youth Olympic Festival, and on 1 August 2015 achieved a gold medal after the final match with Bulgaria (3–0). On 23 August 2015, Poland achieved its first title of the U19 World Champions. In the final his team beat hosts – Argentina (3–2).[5]

On 2 July 2017, Poland, including Gruszczyński, achieved a title of the U21 World Champions after beating Cuba in the final (3–0).[6][7] His national team won 47 matches in the row and never lost.[8]

Honours

Club

Youth national team

References

  1. ^ "Jędrzej Gruszczyński dołącza do Zielonej Armii!". Indykpol AZS Olsztyn (in Polish). 8 June 2020. Retrieved 10 August 2021.
  2. ^ "Jędrzej Gruszczyński nowym libero PGE Skry Bełchatów". Radio Łódź (in Polish). 27 December 2022. Retrieved 27 December 2022.
  3. ^ "ME kadetów: Ogromny sukces reprezentacji Polski! Jest złoto!". SportoweFakty (in Polish). 12 April 2015. Retrieved 15 September 2020.
  4. ^ "Poland crown fabulous campaign with gold, Italy and Turkey complete podium". CEV. 12 April 2015. Retrieved 10 September 2020.
  5. ^ "History rewritten for Poland as they grab first ever Boys' U19 gold medal". FIVB. 24 August 2015. Retrieved 15 September 2020.
  6. ^ "Poland shut out Cuba to triumph with U21 World Championship gold!". FIVB. 2 July 2017. Retrieved 15 September 2020.
  7. ^ "Great generation of Polish players celebrate time together with U21 world title". FIVB. 2 July 2017. Retrieved 15 September 2020.
  8. ^ "47 games without losing! I am so proud of these boys – coach Pawlik". FIVB. 2 July 2017. Retrieved 15 September 2020.
  9. ^ "Poland's Projekt Warszawa Claims CEV Challenge Cup 2024 Men's Title". CEV. 27 February 2024. Retrieved 27 February 2024.
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