Tao Paradowski (born 15 January 2005) is a French professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Pau in Ligue 2.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 15 January 2005 | ||
| 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 | |||
Club career
editEarly career
editTao 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.[1] Paradowski began his football journey at a young age with Jarville JF,[2] before joining the youth system of AS Nancy Lorraine in 2014.[3] Despite facing criticism about his height, Paradowski remained determined, drawing inspiration from role models like Jordan Pickford.[4]
Nîmes Olympique
editIn 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.[1]
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.[5]
Pau FC
editIn August 2024, Paradowski signed with Pau, marking a move to Ligue 2.[6] He was keen to continue working with Anthony Babikian,[7] who was the goalkeeper coach at Nîmes and joined Pau at the beginning of the 2024–25 Ligue 2 season.[8] Paradowski's transfer follows a promising season with Nîmes, where he established himself as a reliable goalkeeper.[1]
International career
editIn March 2024, Bernard Diomède included Paradowski in the France U19 squad for friendlies against Uzbekistan.[9] Despite being part of the squad, he did not play in either of the matches.[10]
Personal life
editOutside of football, Paradowski is a devout Catholic, his faith plays a significant role in his life, providing him with grounding and focus.[11]
References
edit- ^ a b c "Nîmes Olympique : à la découverte de la révélation Tao Paradowski, 19 ans, gardien titulaire des Crocos en National". midilibre.fr (in French). Retrieved 2024-08-27.
- ^ "Football. Euro U19 : l'ex gardien de Jarville et de l'ASNL appelé chez les Bleuets". www.estrepublicain.fr (in French). Retrieved 2024-08-27.
- ^ "Football. Tao Paradowski, ce gamin de l'AS Nancy Lorraine qui a trouvé la confiance à Nîmes". www.estrepublicain.fr (in French). Retrieved 2024-08-27.
- ^ "Tao Paradowski". Planète Nîmes Olympique (in French). Retrieved 2024-08-27.
- ^ Belgacem, Chemssdine (2024-01-17). "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 2024-08-27.
- ^ Comte, Etienne (2024-07-15). "Mercato - Pau proche de signer un gardien nîmois". MaLigue2 (in French). Retrieved 2024-08-27.
- ^ "LA MINUTE SPORT L'actualité sportive de ce mardi 20 août". Objectif Gard (in French). Retrieved 2024-08-27.
- ^ "Ligue 2. Impacté par les droits TV, le Pau FC poursuit sa préparation". SudOuest.fr (in French). 2024-07-19. Retrieved 2024-08-27.
- ^ Delprat, Colin (2024-06-25). "Nîmes Olympique : Paradowski sélectionné avec l'équipe de France U19". La Gazette (in French). Retrieved 2024-08-27.
- ^ "Fédération Française de Football". www.fff.fr. Retrieved 2024-08-27.
- ^ "FAIT DU JOUR Nîmes Olympique : Tao Paradowski, il était une foi…". Objectif Gard (in French). Retrieved 2024-08-27.
External links
edit- Tao Paradowski at Soccerway
- l'Equipe Profile