Aleksey Spiridonov (volleyball)

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Aleksey Spiridonov
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Personal information
Full name Aleksey Spiridonov
Nationality Russian
Born (1988-06-26) June 26, 1988 (age 35)
Revyakino, Russia
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Weight 96 kg (212 lb)
Spike 347 cm (137 in)
Block 328 cm (129 in)
Volleyball information
Position Outside hitter
Current club Russia VC Zenit-Kazan
Number 15 (club), 9 (national team)
Career
Years Teams
2008–2012
2012–2013
2013–2014
2014–
Russia VC Iskra Odintsovo
Russia Ural Ufa
Russia Fakel Novy Urengoy
Russia VC Zenit-Kazan
National team
2011–  Russia
Last updated: 20 May 2015

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

Career

In 2011 he was punished by Volleyball Federation of Russia because of drunkenness for six months.[1]

During match with Germany at World Championship 2014 held in Poland, he showed gesture "rifle shooting" in the direction of fans.[2] This was seen as a lack of respect for the fans and he was cautioned by the FIVB.[3] Repeatedly insulted the Polish nation in interviews with Russian media.[4] 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.[5]

Sporting achievements

Clubs

CEV Champions League

CEV Cup

CEV Challenge Cup

FIVB Club World Championship

National championships

Individually

References

External links

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