Levski Volley
VC Levski Sofia is a professional Bulgarian volleyball team based in Sofia. It has both men's and women's teams, both playing in its respective Bulgarian Volleyball Leagues. Founded in 1943 the team plays its home games at Sikonko Hall in Sofia. The women's team became the first Bulgarian volleyball club that were crowned European champion in 1963–64 season. Levski is also the only Bulgarian club that reached 4 times European Cup finals and 6 times CEV Cup finals.
Full name | VC Levski Sofia | ||
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Nickname | Сините (The Blues) | ||
Founded | 1943 | ||
Ground | Sikonko Hall, Sofia (Capacity: 1000) | ||
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Manager | |||
League | NVL | ||
2019–20 | 7th (Men) 2nd (Women) | ||
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Men's volleyball
Honours
National competitions
Bulgarian Championship: 15
- 1945, 1959, 1980, 1985, 1992, 1997, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2009
Bulgarian Cup: 17
- 1960, 1966, 1968, 1972, 1980, 1983, 1987, 1989, 1996, 1997, 2000, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2006, 2012, 2014
International competitions
- CEV Cup runners-up: 1975, 1979, 1982, 1985, 1987, 1989
- CEV Champions League Third place: 1960
Current Squad 2018/2019
Head coach: |
No. | Name | Date of birth | Position |
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2 | March 12, 1983 | opposite | |
4 | February 17, 1986 | outside hitter | |
4 | April 7, 1992 | outside hitter | |
6 | October 21, 1987 | setter | |
7 | March 15, 1989 | setter | |
8 | January 10, 1996 | libero | |
9 | March 12, 1980 | setter | |
10 | October 28, 1994 | outside hitter | |
11 | April 8, 1992 | middle blocker | |
12 | February 28, 1990 | opposite | |
14 | May 31, 1987 | middle blocker | |
18 | September 7, 1996 | middle blocker | |
Women's volleyball
Honours
National competitions
Bulgarian Championship: 29
- 1959, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1980, 1981, 1984, 1990, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2009, 2014
Bulgarian Cup: 27
- 1959, 1960, 1961, 1966, 1967, 1970, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1978, 1980, 1987, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1994, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2009, 2014, 2016
Notable players
Team squad
Season 2016–2017, as of January 2017.[1]
Number | Player | Position | Height (m) | Weight (kg) | Birth date |
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1 | Libero | 1.73 | 83 | 22 May 1999 | |
2 | Middle Blocker | 1.85 | 70 | 11 June 1998 | |
3 | Outside Hitter | 1.81 | 70 | 13 July 1997 | |
4 | Middle Blocker | 1.82 | 61 | 2 September 1999 | |
5 | Opposite | 1.82 | 72 | 25 May 2002 | |
6 | Outside Hitter | 1.78 | 70 | 16 February 1996 | |
7 | Outside Hitter | 1.82 | 65 | 13 June 1999 | |
8 | Settter | 1.83 | 78 | 27 November 1999 | |
9 | Outside Hitter | 1.83 | 69 | 30 May 1998 | |
10 | Setter | 1.77 | 63 | 4 May 2000 | |
11 | Opposite | 1.90 | 77 | 27 November 1999 | |
12 | Libero | 1.69 | 60 | 23 May 2000 | |
13 | Middle Blocker | 1.88 | 75 | 23 March 1999 | |
14 | Libero | 1.66 | 58 | 20 April 2000 | |
15 | Setter | 1.77 | 60 | 15 October 1998 | |
16 | Middle Blocker | 1.93 | 84 | 18 December 1999 | |
17 | Outside Hitter | 1.80 | 68 | 9 May 1999 | |
18 | Middle Blocker | 1.89 | 70 | 6 November 1992 | |
Coach: |
References
- "Levski Sofia - Team 2016–17". CEV. Retrieved 8 January 2017.
External links
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