What is Ivan Zaytsev known for?
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 …
Where is Zaytsev?
Having again played a top role in Italy gaining their ticket to the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games through the world qualifiers, 32-year-old, Italian-born Zaytsev is currently in Russia with Kuzbass Kemerovo in the Superleague and the European Champions League, but looking forward to Italy’s renewed shot at the all-elusive …
What is Ivan Zaytsev vertical?
With a huge vertical jump, his spike height has been measured at 360cm and his height and power have always been huge assets.
How old is Ivan Zaytsev?
32 years (October 2, 1988)
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What did Ivan Zaytsev do outside of volleyball?
Outside of volleyball. Zaytsev has appeared in advertisements for companies including Red Bull, DHL Express, Prozis and Toyota. He is also an ambassador for World Food Programme in Italy .
When did Ivan Zaytsev come back to Italy?
Zaytsev came back to Serie A1 and joined Sir Safety Conad Perugia, the overall dominating Team of the 2017/2018 season in Italy. Despite failing to reach Champions League final, after losing to Zenit Kazan again, the team managed to take the bronze medal.
When did Ivan Zaytsev get a silver medal?
In 2015 Zaytsev and Italian team achieved silver medal of the 2015 European Championship and Zaytsev was named Best Opposite Spiker. In 2016 he achieved a silver medal at the 2016 Olympics.
Who are the members of the Italian national volleyball team?
They won a Silver Medal at the Olympic Games. Julio Velasco left the Italian National Men’s Team in 1996. Velasco in 1989-1996 created Golden Team with Players such as Zorzi, Andrea Gardini, Giani, Bernardi, Gravina, Bracci, Tofoli, Lucchetta, Papi, Pasinato and Meoni.
