Damian Wojtaszek (born 7 September 1988) is a Polish professional volleyball player who plays as a libero for Projekt Warsaw. He is a former member of the Poland national team and the 2018 World Champion.
Career Club In 2012, Wojtaszek joined Jastrzębski Węgiel. In the 2012–13 PlusLiga season, he won a bronze medal of the Polish Championship. In 2014, the club advanced to the Final Four of the Champions League held in Ankara, and after defeating Zenit Kazan won a bronze medal. Jastrzębski Węgiel, including Wojtaszek, ended the season with a second bronze medal of the Polish Championship. After two seasons in Asseco Resovia, he left the club in 2017. On 27 April 2017, Wojtaszek signed a contract with Onico Warsaw.
National team On 14 August 2015, he achieved his first medal as a national team player – bronze of the European League. His national team won 3rd place match with Estonia (3–0). He also received individual award for the Best Libero of the tournament.
On 30 September 2018, Poland achieved its third title of the World Champion. Poland beat Brazil in the final and defended the title from 2014.
Honours Club CEV Challenge Cup 2011–12 – with AZS Politechnika Warszawska 2023–24 – with Projekt Warsaw Domestic 2015–16 Polish Championship, with Asseco Resovia 2018–19 Polish Championship, with Onico Warsaw
Universiade 2013 Summer Universiade
Individual awards 2014: Polish Cup – Best defender 2014: CEV Champions League – Best libero 2015: European League – Best libero
State awards 2018: Gold Cross of Merit
References
External links
Player profile at PlusLiga.pl Player profile at Volleybox.net