| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | (2005-01-15) 15 January 2005 (age 19) | ||
| Place of birth | Saint-Paul, Réunion, France | ||
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
| Team information | |||
| Current team | Pau | ||
| Number | 77 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2010–2014 | Jarville JF | ||
| 2014–2022 | AS Nancy Lorraine | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2022–2023 | Nîmes B | 20 | (0) |
| 2023–2024 | Nîmes | 29 | (0) |
| 2024– | Pau | 0 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 27 August 2024 | |||
Tao Paradowski (born 15 January 2005) is a French professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Pau in Ligue 2.
Club career
Early career
Tao Paradowski was born in Saint-Paul, Réunion on 15 January 2005. He was named after Tao, one of the main characters from the animated series The Mysterious Cities of Gold, a favorite of his parents. Paradowski began his football journey at a young age with Jarville JF, before joining the youth system of AS Nancy Lorraine in 2014. Despite facing criticism about his height, Paradowski remained determined, drawing inspiration from role models like Jordan Pickford.
Nîmes Olympique
In the summer of 2022, Paradowski joined Nîmes on trial and impressed the coaches, leading to a promotion to the senior squad. He debuted in the Championnat National in September 2023 and quickly became a key player, earning recognition for his performances.
Paradowski's notable performances include a standout display with 9 saves in a match against US Orléans, where he played a crucial role in securing a 1–0 victory despite the team facing a high expected goals (xG) score against them.
Pau FC
In August 2024, Paradowski signed with Pau, marking a move to Ligue 2. He was keen to continue working with Anthony Babikian, who was the goalkeeper coach at Nîmes and joined Pau at the beginning of the 2024–25 Ligue 2 season. Paradowski's transfer follows a promising season with Nîmes, where he established himself as a reliable goalkeeper.
International career
In March 2024, Bernard Diomède included Paradowski in the France U19 squad for friendlies against Uzbekistan. Despite being part of the squad, he did not play in either of the matches.
Personal life
Outside of football, Paradowski is a devout Catholic, his faith plays a significant role in his life, providing him with grounding and focus.
References
- ^ "Nîmes Olympique : à la découverte de la révélation Tao Paradowski, 19 ans, gardien titulaire des Crocos en National". midilibre.fr (in French). Retrieved 27 August 2024.
- "Football. Euro U19 : l'ex gardien de Jarville et de l'ASNL appelé chez les Bleuets". www.estrepublicain.fr (in French). Retrieved 27 August 2024.
- "Football. Tao Paradowski, ce gamin de l'AS Nancy Lorraine qui a trouvé la confiance à Nîmes". www.estrepublicain.fr (in French). Retrieved 27 August 2024.
- "Tao Paradowski". Planète Nîmes Olympique (in French). Retrieved 27 August 2024.
- Belgacem, Chemssdine (17 January 2024). "Tao Paradowski : "j'aimerais faire un rassemblement avec l'équipe de France à court terme"". Foot Mercato : Info Transferts Football - Actu Foot Transfert (in French). Retrieved 27 August 2024.
- Comte, Etienne (15 July 2024). "Mercato - Pau proche de signer un gardien nîmois". MaLigue2 (in French). Retrieved 27 August 2024.
- "LA MINUTE SPORT L'actualité sportive de ce mardi 20 août". Objectif Gard (in French). Retrieved 27 August 2024.
- "Ligue 2. Impacté par les droits TV, le Pau FC poursuit sa préparation". SudOuest.fr (in French). 19 July 2024. Retrieved 27 August 2024.
- Delprat, Colin (25 June 2024). "Nîmes Olympique : Paradowski sélectionné avec l'équipe de France U19". La Gazette (in French). Retrieved 27 August 2024.
- "Fédération Française de Football". www.fff.fr. Retrieved 27 August 2024.
- "FAIT DU JOUR Nîmes Olympique : Tao Paradowski, il était une foi…". Objectif Gard (in French). Retrieved 27 August 2024.
External links
- Tao Paradowski at Soccerway
- l'Equipe Profile
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