Tao Paradowski
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 15 January 2005 | ||
| Place of birth | Saint-Paul, Réunion, France | ||
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) | ||
| Position | Goalkeeper | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Ibiza | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2010–2014 | Jarville | ||
| 2014–2022 | Nancy | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2022–2023 | Nîmes B | 20 | (0) |
| 2023–2024 | Nîmes | 29 | (0) |
| 2024–2026 | Pau | 2 | (0) |
| 2024–2026 | Pau B | 28 | (0) |
| 2026– | Ibiza | 0 | (0) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 1 February 2026 | |||
Tao Paradowski (born 15 January 2005) is a French professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Spanish Primera Federación club Ibiza.
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]
Ibiza
On 2 February 2026, Paradowski moved to Ibiza in the Spanish third-tier Primera Federación.[9]
International career
In March 2024, Bernard Diomède included Paradowski in the France U19 squad for friendlies against Uzbekistan.[10] Despite being part of the squad, he did not play in either of the matches.[11] In September 2025, he was selected in the France U20 squad for the 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup in Chile.[12]