Arslan Ekşi facts for kids
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| Born | 17 July 1985 Istanbul, Turkey] |
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| Height | 1.98 m (6 ft 6 in) | |||||||||||||
| Weight | 90 kg (198 lb) | |||||||||||||
| Spike | 335 cm (132 in) | |||||||||||||
| Block | 322 cm (127 in) | |||||||||||||
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| Position | Setter | |||||||||||||
| Current club | Galatasaray | |||||||||||||
| Number | n/a | |||||||||||||
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Arslan Ekşi is a famous Turkish volleyball player. He was born on July 17, 1985, in Istanbul, Turkey. He plays as a 'setter', which is a very important position in volleyball. The setter is like the quarterback of the team, deciding where the ball goes for an attack. Arslan has even been the captain of his team! He has played many games for the Turkish national team.
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Arslan Ekşi's Volleyball Journey
Arslan Ekşi has played for many different volleyball clubs throughout his career. He started playing professionally in 2001. Over the years, he has been part of several well-known teams. These include Fenerbahçe, VfB Friedrichshafen in Germany, and Ziraat Bankası.
Playing for Galatasaray
Most recently, on August 8, 2024, Arslan Ekşi signed a new contract. He joined the Galatasaray men's volleyball team for two years. This shows he is still a very active and important player in the sport.
Awards and Achievements
Arslan Ekşi has won many awards during his volleyball career. Both his individual skills and his team's success have been recognized.
Personal Awards for Arslan Ekşi
Arslan has often been named the best setter in different competitions. This means he is excellent at setting up plays for his teammates.
- 2005: Best setter of the Turkish Men's Volleyball League
- 2007: Best setter of the Turkish Men's Volleyball League
- 2008: Best setter of the Turkish Men's Volleyball League
- 2009: Best setter of the Balkan Cup
- 2010: Best setter of the Turkish Men's Volleyball League
- 2010: Best Turkish Player of the Turkish Men's Volleyball League
- 2011: Best setter of the Turkish Men's Volleyball League
- 2019: Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the Men's European Volleyball League
Team Successes and Championships
Arslan Ekşi has helped his teams win many championships and reach top spots.
- 2002–03: Turkish Men's Volleyball League Champion with Arçelik
- 2005: Summer Universiade Champion with Turkey (This is a big international sports event for university students)
- 2005–06: Turkish Men's Volleyball League runner-up with Fenerbahçe SK
- 2007–08: Turkish Cup Champion with Fenerbahçe SK
- 2007–08: Turkish Men's Volleyball League Champion with Fenerbahçe SK
- 2008–09: Turkish Men's Volleyball League runner-up with Fenerbahçe SK
- 2008–09: Reached Top 16 in the CEV Champions League with Fenerbahçe SK (This is a major European club competition)
- 2009–10: Balkan Cup Champion with Fenerbahçe SK
- 2009–10: Turkish Men's Volleyball League Champion with Fenerbahçe SK
- 2010–11: Turkish Volleyball Super Cup runner-up with Fenerbahçe
- 2010–11: Turkish Volleyball Cup runner-up with Fenerbahçe
- 2010–11: Turkish Men's Volleyball League Champion with Fenerbahçe SK
- 2011–12: Turkish Men's Volleyball League Champion with Fenerbahçe
- 2011–12: Turkish Volleyball Cup Champion with Fenerbahçe
- 2011–12: Turkish Volleyball Super Cup Champion with Fenerbahçe
- 2012–13: Turkish Volleyball Super Cup Champion with Fenerbahçe
- 2013–14: Balkan Cup Champion with Fenerbahçe SK
- 2013–14: Turkish Volleyball Cup runner-up with Fenerbahçe
- 2013–14: Turkish Men's Volleyball League runner-up with Fenerbahçe SK
- 2013–14: CEV Challenge Cup Champion with Fenerbahçe (Another important European club competition)
- 2014–15: Turkish Volleyball Super Cup runner-up with Fenerbahçe
- 2020–21: Turkish Men's Volleyball League Champion with Ziraat Bankası
- 2021–22: Turkish Men's Volleyball League Champion with Ziraat Bankası
- 2022–23: Turkish Men's Volleyball League Champion with Ziraat Bankası
