The senior career of Katerina Valkova is centered on the setter role. The Czech player was born on February 6, 1996 and is listed at 178 cm. She was included in the senior player group for the 2026 Volleyball Nations League. Valkova is an experienced Czech setter whose national-team role places her in charge of tempo, distribution and the transition from first contact to attack.
Setter is the organizing position in an offense. The player takes the second contact, chooses which attacker to use and adjusts tempo according to the quality of the pass, the rotation and the opposing block. At 178 cm, Katerina Valkova also illustrates the range of physical profiles that can operate the same organizing position.
Competing in a senior national-team environment means working within a shorter preparation cycle and a deeper selection pool than most club seasons. Her presence in the 2026 national-team picture adds another dated marker to an already experienced senior career. The 2026 campaign with Czechia Women’s National Volleyball Team is therefore a meaningful milestone in her senior career. For Katerina Valkova, that national-team record sits alongside the longer club career rather than replacing it. Height is only one reference point for a volleyball player; technique, timing, decision-making and the surrounding team system determine how that physical frame is used in matches.
Player Information
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Katerina Valkova |
| Date of Birth | February 6, 1996 |
| Nationality | Czech |
| Position | Setter |
| Height | 178 cm |
| National Team | Czechia Women’s National Volleyball Team |
| Career Status | Active |