Charlotte FC have signed Polish worldwide striker Karol widerski from Greek aspect PAOK via the 2025 season with an option for 2026. He joins as the expansion team’s first ever Designated Player.
“We’re delighted to welcome a player of Karol’s caliber to Charlotte FC to spearhead our attack. He’s validated to be a lethal purpose scorer at each the membership and international stage, and to stable his signing as our first Designated Player is an exceptional success for our membership,” sporting director Zoran Krneta stated in a launch.
“Karol’s profile as a striker is everything we want in more than a few 9 and he's a player who is entering the prime of his career. His performances for Poland on the international stage speak for themselves and we’re assured Karol might be one of the hardest strikers to defend within the league. Additionally, he has a high paintings ethic, a identify-winning mentality, and could deliver top notch management and man or woman into the locker room.”
widerski is coming to Major League Soccer after recording 35 goals and 14 assists across 135 appearances for PAOK.
The player additionally managed six desires and 14 games for Poland’s country wide group, gambling a important role in Euro 2020 and latest World Cup qualifiers.
The most modern addition is anticipated to characteristic in Charlotte FC’s Major League Soccer debut match in opposition to D.C. United on February 26.
Swiderski is Charlotte's 2nd Polish signing after they signed defender Jan Sobocinski almost a year ago.
