Bulgarian national player Asparuh Asparuhov extends his contract with Ślepsk Malow Suwałki and will be one of the key figures in the team for the 2026/2027 season. This was officially confirmed during a special press conference at the Suwałki Arena hall, where the club presented key strategic decisions for the future.
Parting ways with the coach and changes in the club
Club president Wojciech Winnik announced that after more than four years at the helm of the team, Dominik Kwapiszewicz is leaving, with his contract expiring in May 2026 and terminated by mutual agreement. The coach also spoke, describing his stay in Suwałki as an extremely important stage in his development.
The city 's mayor, Czesław Renkiewicz, emphasized that Kwapiszewicz will go down in history as Ślepsk 's longest-serving coach in the PlusLiga.
The name of the new head coach has not yet been announced, as last-minute legal obstacles from another club thwarted the planned presentation.
Clear core for the 2026/2027 season
Despite the changes, the club maintains stability in its staff – contracts for the next year include statistician Mateusz Janik, physiotherapist Aleksandra Słotwińska, strength and conditioning coach Jakub Gniado, and assistant coach Mateusz Kuśmierz.
A key piece of news for the fans is also the contract extension of captain Bartosz Filipiak, who signed for the 2026/2027 season and will begin his fifth year in Suwałki.
Departing and remaining players
The club also announced which volleyball players will leave after the current season:
Damian Wierzbicki
Kamil Drożyński
Henrique Honorato
Antoni Kwasigroch
Joachim Panou
For the next season, the following remain as key figures:
Asparuh Asparuhov (outside hitter)
Jan Nowakowski (middle blocker)
Karol Jankiewicz (setter)
Also continuing are both liberos – Jakub Kubacki and Bartosz Mariański.
The sponsor Malow set a clear goal for the team – qualification for the playoffs, promising a special business award upon achievement of the task.
Asparuh Asparuhov's statistics in the PlusLiga rankings
To get a real idea of where the Bulgarian stands among the best in the championship, statistics place him firmly among the leading attackers.
Top Scorers (Ranking of scorers)
| Place | Player | Matches | Sets | Points | Points per Set |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | Asparuh Asparuhov | 20 | 73 | 270 | 3,70 |
Asparuhov is in the top 15 most productive players in PlusLiga – a strong achievement for an outside hitter who carries a serious load in both reception and attack.
Top Attackers (Ranking of attackers)
| Place | Player | Attacks | Points | Efficiency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | Asparuh Asparuhov | 455 | 227 | 36,04% |
His 13th place among attackers shows that the Bulgarian is among the consistent scorers in one of the strongest leagues in the world, with an efficiency over 36%.
Service Ranking (Ranking of players aces)
| Place | Player | Aces | Aces per game |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | Asparuh Asparuhov | 24 | 0,33 |
Asparuhov is also in the top 15 for service, which completes his profile as a versatile outside hitter with a direct contribution from his serve.
To all this, we also add his presence in the ranking of players who have been declared MVP once.
The contract extension for Asparuh Asparuhov is a logical move for lepsk Malow Suwa ki the Bulgarian is among the leading scorers and attackers in PlusLiga and will be part of the team's core in the ambitious project for the 2026/2027 season. Together with Alex Grozdanov, we will continue to watch them next season in one of the strongest leagues on the planet
