Gizem Güreşen facts for kids
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| Nationality | Turkish | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 14 January 1987 Ankara, Turkey |
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| Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 60 kg (130 lb) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Spike | 290 cm (110 in) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Block | 285 cm (112 in) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Position | Libero | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Current club | Beşiktaş Ceylan | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Gizem Güreşen is a famous Turkish volleyball player. She was born on January 14, 1987. Gizem is 1.76 meters tall. She plays in a special position called libero. A libero is a defensive player who helps keep the ball from hitting the ground.
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Gizem's Volleyball Journey
Gizem started playing volleyball in Ankara, Turkey. She trained with the youth team of VakıfBank Güneş Sigorta. This was the start of her amazing career.
Playing for VakıfBank
Gizem Güreşen had great success with the VakıfBank team. In the 2010–11 season, her team won the CEV Champions League. This is a very important European volleyball competition. Gizem was named the "Best Receiver" in that tournament.
In 2011, Gizem and VakıfBank won a silver medal at the FIVB Women's Club World Championship. This event took place in Doha, Qatar. Gizem also received the "Best Libero" award there.
She continued to shine with VakıfBank. In 2013, her team won the gold medal at the Club World Championship.
Moving to Fenerbahçe
For the 2015–16 season, Gizem joined another big Turkish team, Fenerbahçe Grundig. She continued her career with this strong club.
Playing in Switzerland with Volero Zurich
In the 2016–17 season, Gizem moved to Switzerland. She played for Volero Zurich. This was her first time playing for a team outside of Turkey.
Joining Bursa Büyükşehir Belediyespor
After her time in Switzerland, Gizem returned to Turkey. She joined Bursa Büyükşehir Belediyespor for the 2017–18 season.
Returning to Galatasaray
On December 6, 2017, Gizem signed a contract with Galatasaray. She played for them for a year and a half.
Later, on April 19, 2021, Galatasaray HDI Sigorta signed a new two-year contract with Gizem. She was the team captain at that time. Her contract with Galatasaray ended on March 21, 2023.
Playing for Her Country
Gizem also played for the Turkish national volleyball team. In 2011, she helped her team win a silver medal at the European League. She was also recognized as the "Best Libero" in that competition.
Gizem's Personal Life
On May 12, 2013, Gizem Güreşen married Hüseyin Karadayı. He is a well-known disc jockey in Turkey. They later divorced in 2020.
Awards and Achievements
Individual Awards
- 2010–11 CEV Champions League Final Four "Best Libero"
- 2010-11 Aroma Women's Volleyball League "Best Libero"
- 2010-11 Aroma Women's Volleyball League "Best Receiver"
- 2011 European League "Best Libero"
- 2011 FIVB Women's Club World Championship "Best Libero"
- 2012-13 CEV Champions League "Best Libero"
National Team Medals
- 2009 Mediterranean Games -
Silver Medal - 2010 European League -
Bronze Medal - 2011 European League - Silver Medal
- 2011 Women's European Volleyball Championship - Bronze Medal
- 2012 FIVB World Grand Prix - Bronze Medal
- 2013 Mediterranean Games - Silver Medal
Club Medals
- 2010-11 CEV Champions League -
Champion, with VakıfBank - 2011 FIVB Women's Club World Championship -
Runner-Up, with VakıfBank - 2011-12 Aroma Women's Volleyball League - Runner-Up, with VakıfBank
- 2012-13 Turkish Cup -
Champion, with VakıfBank - 2012–13 CEV Champions League - Champion, with VakıfBank
- 2012-13 Turkish Women's Volleyball League - Champion, with Vakıfbank Spor Kulübü
- 2013 Club World Championship - Champion, with Vakıfbank Istanbul
- 2013-15 Turkish Super Cup -
Champion, with Fenerbahçe Grundig
