Karol Kłos facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Karol Kłos
Personal information
Born	(1989-08-08) 8 August 1989 (age 35) Warsaw, Poland
Height	2.01 m (6 ft 7 in)
Weight	87 kg (192 lb)
Spike	355 cm (140 in)
Block	340 cm (134 in)
Volleyball information
Position	Middle blocker
Current club	Asseco Resovia
Number	6
Career
Years Teams 2008–2010 2010–2023 2023–2025 AZS Politechnika Warszawska Skra Bełchatów Asseco Resovia
National team
2009–2024  POL
Honours Men's volleyball Representing  Poland FIVB World Championship Gold 2014 Poland Silver 2022 Poland/Slovenia FIVB World Cup Silver 2019 Japan Bronze 2015 Japan FIVB Nations League Gold 2023 Gdańsk Silver 2021 Rimini Bronze 2019 Chicago Bronze 2022 Bologna Bronze 2024 Łódź FIVB World League Bronze 2011 Gdańsk CEV European Championship Gold 2023 Italy/Bulgaria/North Macedonia/Israel Bronze 2011 Austria/Czech Republic Bronze 2019 Belgium/France/Netherlands/Slovenia

Hand prints and signature at the Avenue of Volleyball Stars, Katowice

Karol Kłos (born August 8, 1989) is a famous Polish professional volleyball player. He plays as a middle blocker, which is a key position in volleyball. Currently, he plays for Asseco Resovia. Karol was also a very important member of the Poland national team for many years. He even played in the Olympic Games at Rio 2016 and helped his team become World Champions in 2014!

About Karol Kłos

Karol Kłos was born in Warsaw, Poland. He went to school at the Miguel de Cervantes Liceum in Warsaw. On July 15, 2017, he got married to Aleksandra Dudzicka.

Karol Kłos's Volleyball Journey

Playing for Clubs

Karol Kłos joined the Skra Bełchatów volleyball club in 2010. He played there for many years.

In 2014, his team, Skra Bełchatów, won the Polish Championship. This was his second time winning this important national title. Later that year, on October 8, 2014, his team also won the Polish SuperCup.

In 2016, Karol Kłos and PGE Skra Bełchatów won the Polish Cup. They beat ZAKSA in the final match. In April 2016, his team also earned a bronze medal in the Polish Championship.

Playing for the National Team

Karol Kłos was a big part of the Polish national team. On September 21, 2014, he helped his team win the title of World Champion. This was a huge achievement for Poland! Karol also received a special award for being the Best Middle Blocker in that tournament.

After winning the World Championship, on October 27, 2014, Karol Kłos received a special award from the Polish President, Bronisław Komorowski. It was called the Gold Cross of Merit, given for his amazing sports achievements and for promoting Poland around the world.

In April 2015, Karol was chosen to be the new captain of the national team.

Awards and Achievements

Karol Kłos has won many medals and awards throughout his career.

Club Achievements

• CEV Champions League
  • 2011–12 – with PGE Skra Bełchatów
• FIVB Club World Championship
  • Doha 2010 – with PGE Skra Bełchatów
• CEV Cup
  • 2023–24 – with Asseco Resovia
• Domestic Competitions (Poland)
  • 2010–11 Polish Cup, with PGE Skra Bełchatów
  • 2010–11 Polish Championship, with PGE Skra Bełchatów
  • 2011–12 Polish Cup, with PGE Skra Bełchatów
  • 2012–13 Polish SuperCup, with PGE Skra Bełchatów
  • 2013–14 Polish Championship, with PGE Skra Bełchatów
  • 2014–15 Polish SuperCup, with PGE Skra Bełchatów
  • 2015–16 Polish Cup, with PGE Skra Bełchatów
  • 2017–18 Polish SuperCup, with PGE Skra Bełchatów
  • 2017–18 Polish Championship, with PGE Skra Bełchatów
  • 2018–19 Polish SuperCup, with PGE Skra Bełchatów

Youth National Team Achievements

• 2007 CEV U19 European Championship

Universiade Achievements

• 2013 Summer Universiade

Individual Awards

• 2014: FIVB World Championship – Best middle blocker

State Awards

• 2014: Gold Cross of Merit

Statistics

• 2021–22 PlusLiga – Best blocker (97 blocks)