Marek Jarolím

Marek Jarolím (born 21 May 1984) is a Czech professional football manager and former player who played as a midfielder. He is currently in charge of I liga club Arka Gdynia.

Playing career In March 2013, Jarolím signed for Chinese Super League club Hangzhou Greentown. After leaving China, he started training for Slavia Prague and was engaged in negotiations for returning to his former club. Shortly afterwards, on 6 September 2013, he signed for Greek Football League club Iraklis. He made his debut for his new club in an away 3–2 loss against Kavala. His first goal for Iraklis came in a home win against Anagennisi Giannitsa. On 18 January 2014, his contract with Iraklis was terminated by mutual consent. In total, he made eight appearances for the club and scored three goals. On 21 January 2014, Jarolím signed a contract with Czech First League side Slovan Liberec.

Managerial career In the summer of 2017, Jarolím joined the Slavia Prague U17 team as an assistant coach. In June 2020, he was promoted to head coach of Slavia's B-team.

On 4 August 2024, Jarolím was hired by Czech National Football League club Vysočina Jihlava as the manager.

On 15 October 2025, Jarolím was appointed head coach of Czech First League club Karviná. In his only season in charge, he led Karviná to an eight-place league finish and won the 2025–26 Czech Cup. He left Karviná after they were expelled from the league in June 2026.

On 17 June 2026, Jarolím was appointed manager of Polish I liga club Arka Gdynia on a two-year contract.

Honours Player Slavia Prague Czech First League: 2007–08, 2008–09

Jablonec Czech First League runner-up: 2009–10 Czech Cup runner-up: 2009–10

Managerial Karviná Czech Cup: 2025–26