VC Zenit-Kazan (), until 2008 known as Dinamo Tattransgaz Kazan (), is a professional men's volleyball team based in Kazan, Russia. It plays in the Super League (11-time champion).
Achievements International competitions CEV Champions League Winners (6): 2008, 2012, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 Runners-up (2): 2011, 2019 Third place (1): 2013 FIVB Club World Championship Winners (1): 2017 Runners-up (2): 2015, 2016 Third place (3): 2009, 2011, 2019 Domestic competitions Russian Super League 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 Russian Cup Winners (11): 2004, 2007, 2009, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022 Russian SuperCup 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.
Team roster Team roster - season 2021/2022 No.NameDate of birthPosition setter outside hitter middle blocker ()middle blocker outside hitter 10 outside hitter 11 setter 12 middle blocker 13 middle blocker 15 outside hitter 17 libero 18 opposite 20 libero 22 opposite 24 outside hitter Head coach: Aleksey Verbov
Team roster – season 2020/2021 VC Zenit-KazanNo.NameDate of birthPosition outside hitter outside hitter middle blocker setter middle blocker outside hitter 10 outside hitter 11 libero 12 ()setter 13 middle blocker 15 opposite 16 middle blocker 17 libero 18 opposite Head coach: Vladimir Alekno
Team roster – season 2019/2020 VC Zenit-KazanNo.NameDate of birthPosition opposite outside hitter middle blocker setter middle blocker opposite outside hitter 10 middle blocker 11 libero 12 setter 13 middle blocker 15 outside hitter 16 libero 18 opposite Head coach: Vladimir Alekno
Notable players Notable, former or current players of the club, who are medalists of intercontinental tournaments in national teams or clubs. 2002–2006 Ruslan Olikhver 2004–2007 Igor Shulepov 2006–2007 Vadim Khamuttskikh 2006–2010 Clay Stanley 2006–2011 Lloy Ball 2006–20082009–2011 Sergey Tetyukhin 2006–20082010–2011 Andrey Egorchev 2007–2008 Aleksandr Gerasimov 2007–20092011–2013 Aleksey Obmochaev 2010–2012 William Priddy 2011–2013 Valerio Vermiglio 2011–20152020–present Aleksandr Volkov 2013–2014 Roman Yakovlev 2013–2014 Łukasz Żygadło 2013–2014 Nikola Grbić 2014–2014 Benjamin Toniutti 2014–2015 Saeid Marouf 2007–2015 Nikolay Apalikov 2009–20102015–2020 Aleksey Verbov 2014–20162018–2020 Aleksey Spiridonov 2010–present Maxim Mikhaylov 2012–2019 Matthew Anderson 2014–2018 / Wilfredo León 2014–2017 Teodor Salparov 2019–2020 2016–present Aleksandr Butko 2018–2021 Earvin N'Gapeth 2020–present Bartosz Bednorz 2020–present Valentin Golubev 2021–present Micah Christenson
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.
PeriodKit provider2000–GalaAsicsMikasaMizunoChampionAdidasErreà Ensen
Sponsorship Primary sponsors include: main sponsors like Gazprom. Other sponsors: Ministry of Internal Affairs, Adidas, TNT, Blimp, Gazeta.ru, TFB Bank and Championat.com.
References
External links Official website Official website