Jędrzej Gruszczyński

Jędrzej Gruszczyński (born 13 November 1997) is a Polish volleyball player. At the professional club level, he plays for Indykpol AZS Olsztyn.[1]

Jędrzej Gruszczyński
Personal information
Nationality Polish
Born (1997-11-13) 13 November 1997
Września, Poland
Height1.86 m (6 ft 1 in)
Weight84 kg (185 lb)
Spike325 cm (128 in)
Volleyball information
PositionLibero
Current club Indykpol AZS Olsztyn
Number3
Career
YearsTeams
2016–2018
2018–2020
2020–		 AZS Politechnika Warszawska
Cuprum Lubin
AZS Olsztyn
Honours
Men's volleyball
Representing  Poland
FIVB Nations League
2019 Chicago

Personal life

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

Career

Clubs

He debuted in the 2016–17 PlusLiga season as a player of AZS Politechnika Warszawska.

National team

On 12 April 2015, the Polish national team, including Gruszczyński, won a title of the U19 European Champions. They beat Italy in the final (3–1).[2][3] 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).[4]

On 2 July 2017, Poland, including Gruszczyński, achieved a title of the U21 World Champions after beating Cuba in the final (3–0).[5][6] His national team won 47 matches in the row and never lost.[7]

Sporting achievements

Youth national team

References
  1. "Jędrzej Gruszczyński dołącza do Zielonej Armii!". indykpolazs.pl (in Polish). 8 June 2020. Retrieved 10 August 2021.
  2. "ME kadetów: Ogromny sukces reprezentacji Polski! Jest złoto!". sportowefakty.wp.pl (in Polish). 12 April 2015. Retrieved 15 September 2020.
  3. "Poland crown fabulous campaign with gold, Italy and Turkey complete podium". CEV. 12 April 2015. Retrieved 10 September 2020.
  4. "History rewritten for Poland as they grab first ever Boys' U19 gold medal". fivb.com. 24 August 2015. Retrieved 15 September 2020.
  5. "Poland shut out Cuba to triumph with U21 World Championship gold!". fivb.com. 2 July 2017. Retrieved 15 September 2020.
  6. "Great generation of Polish players celebrate time together with U21 world title". fivb.com. 2 July 2017. Retrieved 15 September 2020.
  7. "47 games without losing! I am so proud of these boys – coach Pawlik". fivb.com. 2 July 2017. Retrieved 15 September 2020.
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