| 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 | |||
Tao Paradowski (born 15 January 2005) is a French professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Pau in Ligue 2.
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. [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]
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. [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]
In 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]
In 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]
Outside of football, Paradowski is a devout Catholic, his faith plays a significant role in his life, providing him with grounding and focus. [11] He is of Polish descent [ citation needed ]