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Arslan Ekşi
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Personal information
Born (1985-07-17) 17 July 1985 (age 40)
Istanbul, Turkey]
Height 1.98 m (6 ft 6 in)
Weight 90 kg (198 lb)
Spike 335 cm (132 in)
Block 322 cm (127 in)
Volleyball information
Position Setter
Current club Galatasaray
Number n/a
Career
Years Teams
2001–2005
2005–2015
2015
2016–2017
2017–2018
2019
2019–2020
2020–2024
2024–		 Arçelik
Fenerbahçe
VfB Friedrichshafen
İstanbul BBSK
Lokomotiv Novosibirsk
Halkbank
Spor Toto
Ziraat Bankası
Galatasaray
National team
2007– Turkey
Honours
Men's volleyball
Representing  Turkey
Universiade
Gold Izmir 2005 Team

Arslan Ekşi, born on July 17, 1985, is a talented Turkish volleyball player. He is known for his role as a setter, which is like the quarterback of a volleyball team, setting up plays for his teammates. Arslan has also been a captain for his teams. He has played many games for the Turkish national team.

Arslan's Volleyball Journey

Arslan Ekşi has played for several important volleyball clubs throughout his career. He started his professional journey with Arçelik. Later, he played for Fenerbahçe, one of Turkey's biggest sports clubs. He also played for teams like VfB Friedrichshafen in Germany and VC Lokomotiv Novosibirsk in Russia.

Joining Galatasaray

On August 8, 2024, Arslan Ekşi signed a two-year contract with Galatasaray. This move shows his continued dedication to the sport.

Awards and Achievements

Arslan Ekşi has won many awards and championships during his volleyball career. These honors show how skilled he is as a setter and a team player.

Individual Awards

Arslan has been recognized many times for his individual skills.

  • In 2005, 2007, 2008, 2010, and 2011, he was named the Best Setter in the Turkish Men's Volleyball League.
  • In 2009, he earned the Best Setter award at the Balkan Cup.
  • In 2010, he was also chosen as the Best Turkish Player in the Turkish Men's Volleyball League.
  • In 2019, he was named the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the Men's European Volleyball League.

Team Successes

Arslan has helped his teams win many championships and reach high places in competitions.

Club Championships

  • In the 2002–03 season, he became the Turkish Men's Volleyball League Champion with Arçelik.
  • In 2005, he won the Summer Universiade Championship with the Turkish national team.
  • With Fenerbahçe SK, he won the Turkish Cup in 2007–08.
  • He also helped Fenerbahçe SK become Turkish Men's Volleyball League Champion in 2007–08, 2009–10, 2010–11, and 2011–12.
  • Fenerbahçe SK won the Balkan Cup in 2009–10 and 2013–14 with Arslan.
  • He won the Turkish Volleyball Cup with Fenerbahçe in 2011–12.
  • He also won the Turkish Volleyball Super Cup with Fenerbahçe in 2011–12 and 2012–13.
  • In 2013–14, he won the CEV Challenge Cup with Fenerbahçe.
  • With Ziraat Bankası, he won the Turkish Men's Volleyball League Championship three times in a row: 2020–21, 2021–22, and 2022–23.

Runner-up Finishes

Arslan's teams also achieved runner-up positions in several competitions:

  • Turkish Men's Volleyball League runner-up with Fenerbahçe SK in 2005–06, 2008–09, and 2013–14.
  • Turkish Volleyball Super Cup runner-up with Fenerbahçe in 2010–11 and 2014–15.
  • Turkish Volleyball Cup runner-up with Fenerbahçe in 2010–11 and 2013–14.
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