Liis Kullerkann


Liis Kullerkann is an Estonian professional volleyball player, who plays as a middle blocker. She has represented the Estonia women's national volleyball team at multiple major tournaments and has built a diverse club career across Europe.
She capped for Estonia women's national volleyball team more than 110 times.

Early life and education

Born in Tallinn, Kullerkann grew up in Keila and began playing volleyball at age 15, after a childhood focused on athletics, especially high jump.

Collegiate and club career

Her talent earned her a scholarship to play in the U.S., where she excelling at Ohio University and later Duquesne University as an outside hitter.
After completing her studies, Kullerkann began a professional career in Europe. In 2020, she signed with French Ligue A club Le Cannet, becoming a key figure in both the domestic league and the Estonian national team setup.

National team

Kullerkann has been a long-time member of the Estonian women’s national volleyball team since around 2013, earning over 100 caps across European competition cycles.
She played in Estonia’s historic first qualification to EuroVolley in 2019 and was part of the squad again in 2023.

Activism and advocacy

Off-court, Kullerkann is known for her environmental advocacy and leadership. After earning an MBA in sustainability, she has used her platform to promote eco-conscious practices in sport and beyond.

Other notable events

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Kullerkann shared her experience of being unexpectedly quarantined in France while preparing to rejoin her club, highlighting both logistical and emotional challenges for athletes abroad.

Personal life

She is known to be multilingual and holds an international business bachelor’s degree along with an MBA in sustainability.