Aleksey Spiridonov (volleyball)

Aleksey Spiridonov (born 26 June 1988) is a Russian volleyball player, a member of Russia men's national volleyball team and Russian club Zenit Kazan,[1] European Champion 2011, gold medalist of the World League (2011, 2013).

Aleksey Spiridonov
Personal information
Full nameAleksey Gayovitch Spiridonov
NationalityRussian
Born (1988-06-26) June 26, 1988
Revyakino, Russia
Height1.96 m (6 ft 5 in)
Weight96 kg (212 lb)
Spike347 cm (137 in)
Block328 cm (129 in)
Volleyball information
PositionOutside hitter
Current clubZenit Kazan
Number15 (club), 9 (national team)
Career
YearsTeams
2008–2012
2012–2013
2013–2014
2014–2016
2016–2018
2018–		Iskra Odintsovo
Ural Ufa
Fakel Novy Urengoy
Zenit Kazan
Yenisey Krasnoyarsk
Zenit Kazan
National team
2011– Russia
Honours
Men's volleyball
Representing  Russia
European Championship
Gold medal – first place2013 Denmark/Poland
World Grand Champions Cup
Silver medal – second place2013 Japan
World League
Gold medal – first place2011 Gdańsk
Gold medal – first place2013 Mar del Plata
Last updated: 21 December 2017

Career

In 2011 he was punished by Volleyball Federation of Russia because of drunkenness for six months.[2]

During match with Germany at World Championship 2014 held in Poland, he showed gesture "rifle shooting" in the direction of fans.[3] This was seen as a lack of respect for the fans and he was cautioned by the FIVB.[4] Repeatedly insulted the Polish nation in interviews with Russian media.[5] During the match against Poland, he spat on MP Marek Matuszewski, which he denied.[6] In May 2015 Spiridonov was suspended for 2 matches for his misbehavior in the match against Germany. Spiridonov will miss two games at the start of the World League on May 28 and 29 against Poland.[7]

Sporting achievements

CEV Champions League

CEV Cup

CEV Challenge Cup

FIVB Club World Championship

National championships

Individually

References
  1. "Player – Alexey Spiridonov". fivb.org. Retrieved 28 November 2018.
  2. Russian volleyball player is disqualified for drunkenness Archived 2016-03-03 at the Wayback Machine - newspepper.su - 06-09-2011
  3. Alexey Spiridonov shots to the Polish fans - volleyball-movies.net - 13-09-2014
  4. FIVB President Ary Graca – “We should punish Spiridonov” - worldofvolley.com - 21-09-2014
  5. Spiridonow znowu prowokuje i obraża. "Polacy to zgniły naród", "Wolałbym uderzyć niż napluć" Archived 2015-05-23 at the Wayback Machine - przegladsportowy.pl - 23-09-2014
  6. "Плевок за Крым". Газета.Ru (in Russian). Retrieved 2022-12-05.
  7. Spiridonov suspended for 2 matches for his misbehavior in the match against Germany - russiavolley.com - 06-05-2015
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