Tao Paradowski

Tao Paradowski (born 15 January 2005) is a French professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Pau in Ligue 2.

Tao Paradowski

Personal information
Date of birth	(2005-01-15) 15 January 2005 (age 20)
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 as of 27 August 2024

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.^[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

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]

Pau FC

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]

International career

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]

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.^[11] He is of Polish descent.^[12]