Who is the KING of Volleyball !? Ivan Zaytsev vs Wilfredo Leon
Ivan Vyacheslavovich Zaytsev (Italian: [ˈiːvan ˈdzaittsef, -ev]; Russian: Иван Вячеславович Зайцев, IPA: [ɪˈvan ˈzajtsɨf]; born 2 October 1988), nicknamed lo Zar ("the Tsar"), is an Italian volleyball player of Russian origin, the captain of Italy men's national volleyball team, a bronze medalist of the Olympic Games London 2012, silver medalist of the European Championship (2011, 2013), bronze medalist of the World League (2013, 2014), Italian Champion (2014) and silver medalist of the Olympic Games Rio 2016.
Despite failing to reach Champions League final, after losing to Zenit Kazan again, the team managed to take the bronze medal. Zaytsev moves the following season to Modena Volley as Perugia announced that Wilfredo Leon would join the team, taking his spot. Zaytsev has also expressed the desire to play in his favorite role as opposite spiker again.
2016/2017 Simple gold cup.svg Italian SuperCup, with Sir Safety Perugia
2017/2018 Simple gold cup.svg Italian Cup, with Sir Safety Perugia
2017/2018 Gold medal with cup.svg Italian Championship, with Sir Safety Perugia
2015 CEV European Championship – Best Opposite Spiker
2016 Emir of Qatar Cup – Most Valuable Player
2017 CEV Champions League – Best Outside Spiker
Personal information
Full name Ivan Vyacheslavovich Zaytsev
Nickname lo Zar ("the Tsar")
Nationality Italian
Born October 2, 1988 (age 33)
Spoleto, Italy
Height 2.04 m (6 ft 8 in)
Weight 103 kg (227 lb)
Spike 370 cm (146 in)
Block 355 cm (140 in)
Volleyball information
Position Opposite
Current team Italy
Career
Years Teams
2004–2006 Italy Umbria Perugia
2006–2007 Italy M. Roma Volley
2007–2008 Italy Andreoli Latina
2008–2012 Italy M. Roma Volley
2012–2014 Italy Lube Banca Macerata
2014–2016 Russia Dinamo Moscow
2016 Qatar Al Arabi
2016–2018 ItalySir Safety Perugia
2018–2020 Italy Modena Volley
2020–2021 Russia Kuzbass Kemerovo
2021– Italy Volley Lube
National team
2008– Italy
Wilfredo León Venero (born 31 July 1993) is a Cuban–Polish professional volleyball player, member of the Cuba men's national volleyball team in 2007–2012, and a current member of the Poland men's national volleyball team and Italian club Sir Safety Perugia, silver medallist of the 2010 World Championship, NORCECA Champion (2009, 2011), Cuban Champion (2009, 2010, 2011), Russian Champion (2015, 2016, 2017, 2018).
Considered by many as one of a kind he led Cuba to the silver medal at the world championship 2010 in Italy, alongside Yoandy Leal and Robertlandy Simon considered one of the leaders of the "Generation of Miracle" of Cuba volleyball and by many experts.[1] Wilfredo León is considered one of the best volleyball players worldwide.
2018/2019 Simple gold cup.svg Italian Cup, with Sir Safety Perugia
2019/2020 Simple gold cup.svg Italian SuperCup, with Sir Safety Perugia
2020/2021 Simple gold cup.svg Italian SuperCup, with Sir Safety Perugia
2021/2022 Simple gold cup.svg Italian Cup, with Sir Safety Conad Perugia
Individual awards
2017: CEV Champions League – Best Outside Spiker
2017: FIVB Club World Championship – Best Outside Spiker
2018: CEV Champions League – Best Outside Spiker
2019: CEV European Championship – Best Outside Spiker
Personal information
Full name Wilfredo León Venero
Nickname Leo
Nationality Cuba Cuban
Poland Polish
Born 31 July 1993 (age 28)
Santiago de Cuba, Cuba
Height 2.02 m (6 ft 8 in)
Weight 96 kg (212 lb)
Spike 380 cm (150 in)
Block 346 cm (136 in)
Volleyball information
Position Outside hitter
Current team Italy Sir Safety Perugia
Number 9
Career
Years Teams
2005–2010 Cuba Capitalinos
2010–2013 Cuba Orientales de Santiago
2014–2018 Russia Zenit Kazan
2015 Qatar Al Rayyan
2016 Qatar Al Rayyan
2018– Italy Sir Safety Perugia
National team
2007–2012 Cuba
2019– Poland
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Ivan Vyacheslavovich Zaytsev (Italian: [ˈiːvan ˈdzaittsef, -ev]; Russian: Иван Вячеславович Зайцев, IPA: [ɪˈvan ˈzajtsɨf]; born 2 October 1988), nicknamed lo Zar ("the Tsar"), is an Italian volleyball player of Russian origin, the captain of Italy men's national volleyball team, a bronze medalist of the Olympic Games London 2012, silver medalist of the European Championship (2011, 2013), bronze medalist of the World League (2013, 2014), Italian Champion (2014) and silver medalist of the Olympic Games Rio 2016.
Despite failing to reach Champions League final, after losing to Zenit Kazan again, the team managed to take the bronze medal. Zaytsev moves the following season to Modena Volley as Perugia announced that Wilfredo Leon would join the team, taking his spot. Zaytsev has also expressed the desire to play in his favorite role as opposite spiker again.
2016/2017 Simple gold cup.svg Italian SuperCup, with Sir Safety Perugia
2017/2018 Simple gold cup.svg Italian Cup, with Sir Safety Perugia
2017/2018 Gold medal with cup.svg Italian Championship, with Sir Safety Perugia
2015 CEV European Championship – Best Opposite Spiker
2016 Emir of Qatar Cup – Most Valuable Player
2017 CEV Champions League – Best Outside Spiker
Personal information
Full name Ivan Vyacheslavovich Zaytsev
Nickname lo Zar ("the Tsar")
Nationality Italian
Born October 2, 1988 (age 33)
Spoleto, Italy
Height 2.04 m (6 ft 8 in)
Weight 103 kg (227 lb)
Spike 370 cm (146 in)
Block 355 cm (140 in)
Volleyball information
Position Opposite
Current team Italy
Career
Years Teams
2004–2006 Italy Umbria Perugia
2006–2007 Italy M. Roma Volley
2007–2008 Italy Andreoli Latina
2008–2012 Italy M. Roma Volley
2012–2014 Italy Lube Banca Macerata
2014–2016 Russia Dinamo Moscow
2016 Qatar Al Arabi
2016–2018 ItalySir Safety Perugia
2018–2020 Italy Modena Volley
2020–2021 Russia Kuzbass Kemerovo
2021– Italy Volley Lube
National team
2008– Italy
Wilfredo León Venero (born 31 July 1993) is a Cuban–Polish professional volleyball player, member of the Cuba men's national volleyball team in 2007–2012, and a current member of the Poland men's national volleyball team and Italian club Sir Safety Perugia, silver medallist of the 2010 World Championship, NORCECA Champion (2009, 2011), Cuban Champion (2009, 2010, 2011), Russian Champion (2015, 2016, 2017, 2018).
Considered by many as one of a kind he led Cuba to the silver medal at the world championship 2010 in Italy, alongside Yoandy Leal and Robertlandy Simon considered one of the leaders of the "Generation of Miracle" of Cuba volleyball and by many experts.[1] Wilfredo León is considered one of the best volleyball players worldwide.
2018/2019 Simple gold cup.svg Italian Cup, with Sir Safety Perugia
2019/2020 Simple gold cup.svg Italian SuperCup, with Sir Safety Perugia
2020/2021 Simple gold cup.svg Italian SuperCup, with Sir Safety Perugia
2021/2022 Simple gold cup.svg Italian Cup, with Sir Safety Conad Perugia
Individual awards
2017: CEV Champions League – Best Outside Spiker
2017: FIVB Club World Championship – Best Outside Spiker
2018: CEV Champions League – Best Outside Spiker
2019: CEV European Championship – Best Outside Spiker
Personal information
Full name Wilfredo León Venero
Nickname Leo
Nationality Cuba Cuban
Poland Polish
Born 31 July 1993 (age 28)
Santiago de Cuba, Cuba
Height 2.02 m (6 ft 8 in)
Weight 96 kg (212 lb)
Spike 380 cm (150 in)
Block 346 cm (136 in)
Volleyball information
Position Outside hitter
Current team Italy Sir Safety Perugia
Number 9
Career
Years Teams
2005–2010 Cuba Capitalinos
2010–2013 Cuba Orientales de Santiago
2014–2018 Russia Zenit Kazan
2015 Qatar Al Rayyan
2016 Qatar Al Rayyan
2018– Italy Sir Safety Perugia
National team
2007–2012 Cuba
2019– Poland
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