VC Zenit-Kazan explained

VC Zenit-Kazan (Russian: Зенит-Казань), until 2008 known as Dinamo Tattransgaz Kazan (Russian: Динамо-Таттрансгаз), is a professional men's volleyball team based in Kazan, Russia. It plays in the Super League (11-time champion).

Achievements

International competitions

Winners (6): 2008, 2012, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018

Runners-up (2): 2011, 2019

Third place (1): 2013

Winners (1): 2017

Runners-up (2): 2015, 2016

Third place (3): 2009, 2011,2019Domestic competitions

Winners (12): 2007, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2023, 2024

Runners-up (2): 2019, 2020

Third place (5): 2004, 2005, 2008, 2013, 2022

Winners (11): 2004, 2007, 2009, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022

Winners (9): 2010, 2011, 2012, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2020, 2023

History

The club was founded on 13 May 2000 by the decision of Tatarstan Ministry of Internal Affairs and Kazan City Administration. It was formed at the base of Directorate of Internal Affairs and aimed at taking part in games of Russian Championship First League.[1]

Team roster

Team roster - season 2021/2022

No.NameDate of birthPosition
1995 8, df=yessetter
1996 6, df=yesoutside hitter
1990 1, df=yesmiddle blocker
1985 2, df=yesmiddle blocker
1984 1, df=yesoutside hitter
10 1994 7, df=yesoutside hitter
11 1993 5, df=yessetter
12 1989 9, df=yesmiddle blocker
13 1997 4, df=yesmiddle blocker
15 1995 5, df=yesoutside hitter
17 1992 5, df=yeslibero
18 1988 3, df=yesopposite
20 2002 8, df=yeslibero
22 1987 8, df=yesopposite
24 2003 4, df=yesoutside hitter
Head coach: Aleksey Verbov

Notable players

Notable, former or current players of the club, who are medalists of intercontinental tournaments in national teams or clubs.

Stadium

Kazan Volleyball Centre is a modern complex with a total area of 13,000 square meters. The capacity of the main arena is 5,000 spectators, the small one 700. They have all the necessary support facilities and well-equipped gyms. The arena is located at Midhat Bulatov Street.

Kit manufacturer

The table below shows the history of kit providers for the Zenit-Kazan team.

Sponsorship

Primary sponsors include: main sponsors like Gazprom. Other sponsors: Ministry of Internal Affairs, Adidas, TNT, Blimp, Gazeta.ru, TFB Bank and Championat.com.

External links

Notes and References

  1. http://www.zenit-kazan.com/eng/about/history/ About The Club History