Ayça Aykaç facts for kids
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| Full name | Ayça Aykaç Altıntaş | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Nationality | Turkish | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 27 February 1996 İzmir, Turkey |
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| Height | 175 cm (5 ft 9 in) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 62 kg (137 lb) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Spike | 275 cm (108 in) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Block | 260 cm (102 in) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Position | Libero | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Current club |  Vakıfbank |
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Ayça Aykaç is a professional volleyball player from Turkey. She was born on February 27, 1996. Ayça plays in a special position called libero. A libero is a defensive player who wears a different colored jersey. They are very good at digging and passing the ball. Ayça plays for the Vakıfbank Istanbul club team and also for the Turkey women's national volleyball team.
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About Ayça Aykaç
Ayça Aykaç was born in İzmir, a city in Turkey. On September 30, 2023, she got married to Mert Altıntaş. Mert is also involved in volleyball as an assistant coach for the Galatasaray S.K. women's volleyball team.
Ayça's Volleyball Journey
Ayça Aykaç has had a very successful career in volleyball. She has played for different teams and won many important championships.
Club Achievements
Ayça has won many titles with her club team, VakıfBank.
Major Wins with VakıfBank
- Turkish League Champion: She helped VakıfBank win the Turkish Women's Volleyball League in 2017, 2018, and 2022.
- Club World Champion: Her team won the FIVB Volleyball Women's Club World Championship in 2017 and 2021. This is a big tournament where the best club teams from around the world compete.
- European Champions League: VakıfBank also won the CEV Women's Champions League in 2022. This is the top club competition in Europe.
Other Club Successes
- Third Place at Club World Championship: In 2016, VakıfBank finished third at the FIVB Volleyball Women's Club World Championship.
National Team Achievements
Ayça also plays for the Turkish national team. They have won several medals in major international competitions.
Medals with Turkey
- Bronze Medal in Nations League (2021): The Turkish team won a bronze medal at the FIVB Volleyball Women's Nations League in 2021.
- Bronze Medal in European Championship (2021): They also earned a bronze medal at the Women's European Volleyball Championship in 2021.
- Gold Medal in Nations League (2023): In 2023, the Turkish team achieved a huge success by winning the gold medal at the FIVB Volleyball Women's Nations League.
- Gold Medal in European Championship (2023): They continued their winning streak in 2023 by also winning the gold medal at the Women's European Volleyball Championship.
Individual Awards
Ayça Aykaç has also been recognized for her excellent skills as a libero.
- Best Libero in Champions League (2021–22): She was named the "Best Libero" in the CEV Women's Champions League for the 2021–22 season.
- Best Libero in Club World Championship (2023): She also received the "Best Libero" award at the 2023 FIVB Volleyball Women's Club World Championship.
More About Ayça
You can find more information about Ayça Aykaç through these links:
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Preceded by Monica De Gennaro |
Best Libero of Club World Championship 2023 |
Succeeded by TBD |
