Korona Kielce is a Polish club with a distinctive regional character and a place in the country’s professional football tradition. Founded in 1973, it represents Kielce through yellow-and-red colours, a crown-inspired emblem and a passionate home atmosphere. The club combines civic roots with a modern sporting operation, linking local support to domestic ambitions. Its identity has been shaped by continuity, resilience and a close relationship between the city, the stadium and the team.
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Korona Kielce Upcoming matches by league
Ekstraklasa
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- Regular Season - 9
Korona Kielce
Raków Częstochowa
EXBUD Arena -
- Regular Season - 10
Pogon SzczecinNo H2HKorona Kielce
Stadion Miejski im. Floriana Krygiera -
- Regular Season - 11
Lech PoznanNo H2HKorona Kielce
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- Regular Season - 12
Korona KielceNo H2HGKS Katowice
EXBUD Arena
Korona Kielce Last matches by league
Ekstraklasa
Cup
Friendlies Clubs
Korona Kielce Team Roster
Korona Kielce’s recorded squad contains 29 players: three goalkeepers, three attackers, twelve defenders and eleven midfielders. X. Dziekoński, R. Mamla and M. Mikielewicz form the goalkeeping group, while the defensive unit includes A. Mosór, B. Smolarczyk, K. Sotiriou and S. Rubežić. Midfield options include Nono, M. Remacle, Simon Gustafson, D. Błanik and P. Hellebrand. Daniel Bak and M. Stępiński add attacking choices, with Kornel Tobola and Kamil Jakubczyk also listed. Shirt numbers are recorded for most, but not every player.
position Goalkeeper
position Defender
Ariel Paweł Mosór
Igor Chmielewski
Marcel Pięczek
Konrad Matuszewski
Konrad Ciszek
Slobodan Rubežić
Bartłomiej Smolarczyk
Hubert Zwoźny
Konstantinos Sotiriou
N. Barczak
Wiktor Długosz
position Midfielder
Dawid Błanik
Martin Christophe Jannick Remacle
Stjepan Davidović
David González Plata
Patrik Hellebrand
A. Hancko
Kacper Minuczyc
Wojciech Kamiński
Kamil Jakubczyk
Simon Gustafson
position Attacker
Kornel Tobola
Mariusz Paweł Stępiński
Michael Ameyaw
Morgan Faßbender
Ondřej Lingr
Daniel Bąk
Last Korona Kielce Coachs
Jacek Zieliński is Korona Kielce’s current head coach, having begun his latest spell on 1 August 2024. The Polish coach is the latest appointment in a timeline that also includes Mariusz Arczewski, Kamil Kuzera, Leszek Ojrzyński and Dominik Nowak. Arczewski’s tenure lasted from July to August 2024, following Kuzera’s spell from October 2022 to July 2024. Earlier entries place Ojrzyński in charge from December 2021 to October 2022 and Nowak from April to November 2021.
Jacek Zieliński
History
| Coach | Coach country | Coach since | Coach until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jacek Zieliński | Poland | 1 August 2024 | |
| Mariusz Arczewski | Poland | 1 July 2024 | 1 August 2024 |
| Kamil Kuzera | Poland | 1 October 2022 | 1 July 2024 |
| Leszek Ojrzynski | Poland | 1 December 2021 | 1 October 2022 |
| Dominik Nowak | Poland | 1 April 2021 | 1 November 2021 |
| Maciej Bartoszek | Poland | 1 March 2020 | 1 March 2021 |
| Mirosław Smyła | Poland | 1 September 2019 | 1 March 2020 |
| Gino Lettieri | Switzerland | 1 July 2017 | 1 September 2019 |
| Maciej Bartoszek | Poland | 1 January 2017 | 1 June 2017 |
| Marcin Brosz | Poland | 1 June 2015 | 1 June 2016 |
| Ryszard Jerzy Tarasiewicz | Poland | 1 June 2014 | 1 June 2015 |
| José Rojo Martín | Spain | 1 August 2013 | 1 June 2014 |
| Leszek Ojrzynski | Poland | 1 June 2011 | 1 August 2013 |
| Marcin Sasal | Poland | 1 November 2009 | 1 May 2011 |
Korona Kielce Transfers
The recent recorded arrivals show a mix of permanent moves, free-agent additions and loan returns rather than a complete account of every arrival. M. Faßbender arrived from Nieciecza on 22 July, while A. Mosór and Kamil Jakubczyk joined from Raków Częstochowa and Arka Gdynia in early July. N. Barczak and P. Hellebrand were also recorded as arriving from Gornik Zabrze. Simon Gustafson and M. Stępiński entered as free agents in January 2026. Daniel Bak, M. Strzeboński, A. Chojecki and others were listed as returning from loans, alongside further free transfers and back-from-loan movements.
Latest player transfers from
| Player | Team from | Transfer type | Transfer date |
|---|---|---|---|
| O. Lingr |
Houston Dynamo
|
Transfer | 26 August 2026 |
| M. Faßbender |
Nieciecza
|
Transfer | 22 July 2026 |
| N. Barczak |
Gornik Zabrze
|
- | 13 July 2026 |
| A. Mosór |
Raków Częstochowa
|
Transfer | 4 July 2026 |
| Kamil Jakubczyk |
Arka Gdynia
|
Transfer | 3 July 2026 |
| P. Hellebrand |
Gornik Zabrze
|
Transfer | 30 June 2026 |
| J. Budnicki |
Polonia Warszawa
|
Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| J. Kowalski |
Stal Mielec
|
Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| Daniel Bak |
Znicz Pruszków
|
Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| A. Chojecki |
Podhale Nowy Targ
|
Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| M. Strzeboński |
Resovia Rzeszów
|
Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| Simon Gustafson |
BK Hacken
|
Free agent | 25 January 2026 |
| M. Stępiński |
Omonia Nicosia
|
Free agent | 25 January 2026 |
| M. Stępiński |
Omonia Nicosia
|
Free agent | 31 December 2025 |
| Simon Gustafson |
BK Hacken
|
Free agent | 30 December 2025 |
The recorded departures include transfers, loans, free-agent exits and unclassified departures, with the displayed activity representing a limited selection rather than a complete total. T. Svetlin moved to Saint Etienne on 9 August, while A. Chojecki, M. Głowiński and J. Kowalski were listed for loans in July. J. Budnicki appears in both a loan entry and a separate departure entry to Polonia Warszawa. M. Cebula, V. Nikolov, V. Popov and N. Niski were recorded as free-agent departures, while Pau Resta left for GKS Katowice in a transfer.
Latest player transfers to
| Player | Team to | Transfer type | Transfer date |
|---|---|---|---|
| T. Svetlin |
Saint Etienne
|
Transfer | 9 August 2026 |
| A. Chojecki |
Resovia Rzeszów
|
Loan | 30 July 2026 |
| M. NiedbaÅa |
Wiślanie Jaśkowice
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Loan | 28 July 2026 |
| M. Głowiński |
Znicz Pruszków
|
Loan | 22 July 2026 |
| J. Kowalski |
Arka Gdynia
|
Loan | 17 July 2026 |
| J. Budnicki |
Polonia Warszawa
|
- | 15 July 2026 |
| M. Cebula |
Stal Mielec
|
Free agent | 15 July 2026 |
| J. Budnicki |
Polonia Warszawa
|
- | 14 July 2026 |
| Nikodem Kuzera |
Resovia Rzeszów
|
Loan | 14 July 2026 |
| R. Seweryś |
Podhale Nowy Targ
|
Free agent | 9 July 2026 |
| J. Budnicki |
Polonia Warszawa
|
Loan | 7 July 2026 |
| N. Niski |
Pogoń Grod. Mazowiecki
|
Free agent | 1 July 2026 |
| V. Popov |
Arda Kardzhali
|
Free agent | 30 June 2026 |
| Pau Resta |
GKS Katowice
|
Transfer | 30 June 2026 |
| N. Niski |
Pogoń Grod. Mazowiecki
|
Free agent | 30 June 2026 |
Transfers Synthesis
Korona Kielce’s listed activity shows movement in both directions across the 2025-26 and 2026 summer windows. Arrivals include conventional transfers, free-agent signings and returns from loans, with recent additions such as M. Faßbender, A. Mosór, Kamil Jakubczyk and P. Hellebrand joining a group that also contains returning loanees. Departures likewise span a permanent transfer, free-agent exits, loans and entries whose departure type is not specified. The latest listed exit is T. Svetlin’s move to Saint Etienne, while several July entries concern temporary loans or free-agent exits. The arrival and departure details cover limited selections rather than exhaustive totals, so they support a description of the types and timing of change, not a definitive count of arrivals, departures or net squad turnover. The recorded 29-player squad therefore represents the latest roster snapshot, while the transfer details provide surrounding context rather than a complete seasonal balance.
Leagues Korona Kielce has participated in
Korona Kielce has a competition history in Ekstraklasa, the Cup, Friendlies Clubs and I Liga. Ekstraklasa participation spans 2018 to 2025, with recent activity recorded through the latest listed year. Cup participation covers 2019 to 2025, while Friendlies Clubs spans 2020 to 2025 and also features recent activity. I Liga is historical, with participation in 2020 and 2021 and no recent activity. Together, these competitions reflect Korona’s place in Poland’s top division, earlier second-tier football and domestic cup and friendly involvement. No 2026 table position is asserted here.
More about Korona Kielce
Korona Kielce is a Polish football club from Kielce, in the Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship of east-central Poland. Founded in 1973, it has developed into the region’s flagship football institution and carries a strong local identity. The name means crown in Polish, a motif reflected in the crest and connected with Kielce’s heraldic tradition. Yellow and red are the defining club colours, echoed in the nickname The Golden-Bloods and in the club’s traditional match-day presentation.
Home matches are played at Suzuki Arena, also known locally as Stadion Miejski w Kielcach. The football-specific, all-seater venue opened in 2006 on Ściegiennego Street and is integrated into the city. Its compact setting helps create a close atmosphere, with committed supporters contributing to the club’s distinctive home character. The stadium serves not only as a venue but as a visible link between the professional team and the civic life of Kielce.
Korona’s football ecosystem is primarily domestic. Its established league footprint is associated with Ekstraklasa, Poland’s top division, alongside periods in I Liga and regular involvement in the Polish Cup. European football is an ambition rather than a defining historical feature, while the club’s day-to-day identity remains tied to national competition and regional pride.
The club operates as Korona Kielce S.A., a joint-stock company. Its institutional story has included periods of municipal ownership and private investment, creating a balance between civic support and professional governance. On the pitch, the club’s traditional profile emphasizes resilience, organization, pressing and work rate. That approach is complemented by a squad model combining experienced Polish players, academy development and selected international additions. Together, the crest, colours, stadium, supporter culture and domestic role give Korona Kielce a durable identity within Polish football.
Last matches statistics for Korona Kielce
| match | shots | Poss. | Pass % | Fouls | Cards | Saves |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Korona Kielce
0 - 0
Stal Rzeszów
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0 / 0 |
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0% | 0 | - | 0 |
|
Korona Kielce
0 - 2
Nieciecza
|
0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
|
Jagiellonia
1 - 0
Korona Kielce
|
1 / 16 |
|
77 | 19 | 1 | 4 |
|
Korona Kielce
1 - 1
Legia Warszawa
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3 / 14 |
|
83 | 17 | 1 | 0 |
|
Widzew Łódź
1 - 2
Korona Kielce
|
0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
|
Korona Kielce
1 - 1
Motor Lublin
|
3 / 16 |
|
85 | 16 | 4 | 0 |
|
Wisla Plock
0 - 2
Korona Kielce
|
4 / 10 |
|
81 | 14 | - | 4 |
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Widzew Łódź
0 - 1
Korona Kielce
|
0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
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Korona Kielce
1 - 1
Wisla Krakow
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5 / 9 |
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0% | 16 | 2 | 3 |
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Slask Wroclaw
1 - 2
Korona Kielce
|
7 / 17 |
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0% | 15 | - | 4 |
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Slask Wroclaw vs Korona Kielce
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Korona Kielce vs Wisla Krakow
Ekstraklasa 2026 - 1553157
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Ekstraklasa 2026 - 1553153
Korona Kielce vs Motor Lublin
Ekstraklasa 2026 - 1553139
Korona Kielce vs Legia Warszawa
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Jagiellonia vs Korona Kielce
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