Karol Kłos facts for kids
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![]() Kłos in 2014
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Born | Warsaw, Poland |
8 August 1989 |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Height | 2.01 m (6 ft 7 in) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Weight | 87 kg (192 lb) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Spike | 355 cm (140 in) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Block | 340 cm (134 in) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Position | Middle blocker | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Current club | Projekt Warsaw | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Honours
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Karol Kłos (born August 8, 1989) is a professional volleyball player from Poland. He plays as a middle blocker for the team Projekt Warsaw. Karol was also a key player for the Polish national team for many years. He competed in the Olympic Games in Rio in 2016 and helped his team become World Champions in 2014.
About Karol Kłos
Early Life and Education
Karol Kłos was born in Warsaw, Poland. He attended the Miguel de Cervantes High School in Warsaw. On July 15, 2017, he married Aleksandra Dudzicka.
Playing as a Middle Blocker
As a middle blocker, Karol's job is to block the opponent's attacks at the net and to score points with powerful spikes. His height and jumping ability make him very good at this important position in volleyball.
Karol's Club Career
Joining Skra Bełchatów
Karol Kłos joined the Skra Bełchatów volleyball club in 2010. This was a big step in his career. He played for Skra for many years, from 2010 to 2023.
Winning Polish Championships
With Skra Bełchatów, Karol won several important titles.
- In 2014, his team won the Polish Championship. This was his second time winning this national title.
- In October 2014, they also won the Polish SuperCup.
- In May 2015, they earned a bronze medal in the Polish Championship.
- In February 2016, his team won the Polish Cup.
- In April 2016, they again won a bronze medal in the Polish Championship.
- In the 2017–18 season, Skra Bełchatów won both the Polish SuperCup and the Polish Championship.
- They also won the Polish SuperCup in 2018–19.
Moving to Other Clubs
After many successful years with Skra Bełchatów, Karol Kłos moved to Asseco Resovia in 2023. He played there until 2025. During his time with Asseco Resovia, the team won the CEV Cup in the 2023–24 season. In 2025, he returned to Projekt Warsaw, the club where he started his professional career.
Karol's National Team Career
Becoming a World Champion
Karol Kłos was a very important player for the Polish national team.
- On September 21, 2014, he helped Poland win the title of World Champion.
- After this amazing win, he also received a special award as the Best Middle Blocker of the tournament.
- On October 27, 2014, the Polish President, Bronisław Komorowski, gave Karol the Gold Cross of Merit. This award was for his great sports achievements and for promoting Poland around the world.
Other National Team Achievements
Karol Kłos continued to achieve success with the Polish national team:
- In April 2015, he was chosen as the new captain of the national team.
- He won a silver medal at the 2022 World Championship.
- He also won a silver medal at the 2019 FIVB World Cup and a bronze medal in 2015.
- In the FIVB Men's Volleyball Nations League, he won a gold medal in 2023, a silver medal in 2021, and bronze medals in 2019, 2022, and 2024.
- He earned a bronze medal at the 2011 FIVB World League.
- In the CEV European Championship, he won a gold medal in 2023 and bronze medals in 2011 and 2019.
Awards and Honours
Club Achievements
- CEV Champions League
2011–12 – with PGE Skra Bełchatów
- FIVB Club World Championship
- CEV Cup
- Domestic Titles
- 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
- 2010–11
Youth National Team Achievements
Universiade Achievements
Individual Awards
- 2014: FIVB World Championship – Best middle blocker
State Awards
Statistics
- 2021–22 PlusLiga – Best blocker (97 blocks)