Dmitry Muserskiy facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Dmitriy Muserskiy |
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| Full name | Dmitry Aleksandrovich Muserskiy | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Nickname | Dima, Small boy, Sir | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Nationality |  Ukrainian Russian |
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| Born | 29 October 1988 Makiivka, Soviet Union, Ukraine |
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| Height | 2.18 m (7 ft 2 in) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 105 kg (231 lb) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Spike | 375 cm (148 in) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Block | 365 cm (144 in) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Position | Middle blocker / Opposite | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Current club | Suntory Sunbirds | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Number | 13 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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.
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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
2014 – with Belogorie Belgorod
2023 – with Suntory Sunbirds
- CEV Champions League
2013/2014 – with Belogorie Belgorod
- CEV Cup
2008/2009 – with Belogorie Belgorod- 2017/2018 – with Belogorie Belgorod
- AVC Champions League
2022 – with Suntory Sunbirds
2023 – with Suntory Sunbirds
2025 – with Suntory Sunbirds
- National Championships
- 2012/2013 Russian Cup, with Belogorie Belgorod
- 2012/2013
Russian Championship, with Belogorie Belgorod - 2013/2014 Russian SuperCup, with Belogorie Belgorod
- 2013/2014 Russian Cup, with Belogorie Belgorod
- 2014/2015 Russian SuperCup, with Belogorie Belgorod
- 2020/2021 Japanese Championship, with Suntory Sunbirds
- 2021/2022 Japanese Championship, with Suntory Sunbirds
- 2012/2013
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
In Spanish: Dmitri Muserski para niños
