Karol Kłos facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Karol Kłos
Kłos in 2014
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	Projekt Warsaw
Career
Years Teams 2008–2010 2010–2023 2023–2025 2025– AZS Politechnika Warszawska Skra Bełchatów Asseco Resovia Projekt Warsaw
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 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
  • 2010 – with PGE Skra Bełchatów
• CEV Cup
  • 2023–24 – with Asseco Resovia
  • 2024–25 – with Asseco Resovia
• 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

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)