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Dmitriy Muserskiy
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Personal information
Full name Dmitry Aleksandrovich Muserskiy
Nickname Dima, Small boy, Sir
Nationality Ukraine Ukrainian
Russia Russian
Born (1988-10-29) 29 October 1988 (age 36)
Makiivka, Soviet Union, Ukraine
Height 2.18 m (7 ft 2 in)
Weight 105 kg (231 lb)
Spike 375 cm (148 in)
Block 365 cm (144 in)
Volleyball information
Position Middle blocker / Opposite
Current club Suntory Sunbirds
Number 13
Career
Years Teams
1996–2005
2005–2008
2008
2008–2018
2018–
Yurydychna Akademiya
Belogorie Belgorod
Metalloinvest Stary Oskol
Belogorie Belgorod
Suntory Sunbirds
National team
2010–  RUS (132)
Honours
Men's volleyball
Representing  Russia
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Olympic Games
Gold 2012 London
FIVB World Cup
Gold 2011 Japan
FIVB World Grand Champions Cup
Silver 2013 Japan
FIVB World League
Gold 2011 Gdansk
Gold 2013 Mar del Plata
Silver 2010 Córdoba
FIVB Nations League
Gold 2018 Lille
CEV European Championship
Gold 2013 Copenhagen

Dmitriy Muserskiy (born October 29, 1988) is a famous volleyball player from Russia. He is known for being very tall, standing at 2.18 meters (about 7 feet 2 inches). Dmitriy plays for the Russian national team and a Japanese club called Suntory Sunbirds.

He has won many important awards in volleyball. These include a gold medal at the 2012 Olympic Games. He also helped his team win the World Cup in 2011. In 2013, he became a European Champion. Dmitriy has also won several medals in the World League.

Dmitriy Muserskiy's Volleyball Journey

Dmitriy started playing volleyball when he was just 8 years old. He quickly showed great talent for the sport. In 2006, he played for the junior national team. This was an important step in his career.

Joining the National Team

On June 4, 2010, Dmitriy played his first match for the Russian national team. This game was against the USA in the FIVB World League. He scored 13 points, making him the top scorer for Russia that day.

In 2011, Dmitriy and his national team had a fantastic year. They won the FIVB World League. They also won the FIVB World Cup. These were huge achievements for the team.

A Challenge in His Career

In 2021, Dmitriy faced a challenge. He was temporarily unable to play due to a past rule violation from 2013. This meant he could not compete for a period of time.

About Dmitriy's Life

Dmitriy Muserskiy was born in Makiivka, which was part of the Soviet Union at the time. It is now in Ukraine. He became a Russian citizen in 2006. In February 2015, Dmitriy and his wife welcomed their son, Roman, into the world.

Amazing Sporting Achievements

Dmitriy Muserskiy has won many awards and championships throughout his career. These show how skilled and successful he is as a volleyball player.

Club Successes

  • FIVB Club World Championship
    • Gold medal world centered-2.svg 2014 – with Belogorie Belgorod
    • Bronze medal world centered-2.svg 2023 – with Suntory Sunbirds
  • CEV Champions League
    • Gold medal europe.svg 2013/2014 – with Belogorie Belgorod
  • CEV Cup
    • Simple gold cup.svg 2008/2009 – with Belogorie Belgorod
    • Simple gold cup.svg 2017/2018 – with Belogorie Belgorod
  • AVC Champions League
    • Silver medal asia.svg 2022 – with Suntory Sunbirds
    • Gold medal asia.svg 2023 – with Suntory Sunbirds
    • Bronze medal asia.svg 2025 – with Suntory Sunbirds
  • National Championships
    • 2012/2013 Simple gold cup.svg Russian Cup, with Belogorie Belgorod
    • 2012/2013 Gold medal with cup.svg Russian Championship, with Belogorie Belgorod
    • 2013/2014 Simple gold cup.svg Russian SuperCup, with Belogorie Belgorod
    • 2013/2014 Simple gold cup.svg Russian Cup, with Belogorie Belgorod
    • 2014/2015 Simple gold cup.svg Russian SuperCup, with Belogorie Belgorod
    • 2020/2021 Gold medal with cup.svg Japanese Championship, with Suntory Sunbirds
    • 2021/2022 Gold medal with cup.svg Japanese Championship, with Suntory Sunbirds

Individual Awards

Dmitriy has also won many awards for his individual performance. These awards highlight his skills in different areas of the game.

  • 2010: FIVB World League – Best middle blocker
  • 2011: FIVB World League – Best server
  • 2013: FIVB World League – Best middle blocker
  • 2013: CEV European Championship – Most valuable player (MVP)
  • 2013: FIVB World Grand Champions Cup – Most valuable player (MVP)
  • 2014: CEV Champions League – Best middle blocker
  • 2014: FIVB Club World Championship – Most valuable player (MVP)
  • 2018: FIVB Nations League – Best middle blocker
  • 2022: Asian Club Volleyball Championship – Best opposite spiker
  • 2023: Japan V.League Division 1 – Best SIX & Fighting spirit award
  • 2023: Kurowashiki tournament – Fighting spirit award & Best SIX
  • 2023: Asian Club Volleyball Championship – Most valuable player (MVP)
  • 2023: FIVB Club Volleyball Championship – Best opposite spiker

See also

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