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Maja Aleksić
Personal information
Born (1997-06-06) 6 June 1997 (age 28)
Užice, FR Yugoslavia
Height 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)
Weight 72 kg (159 lb)
Spike 302 cm (119 in)
Block 290 cm (114 in)
Volleyball information
Position Middle blocker
Current club Megabox Volley Vallefoglia
Number 14
Career
Years Teams
2011–2013 Jedinstvo Uzice
2013–2018 Vizura Ruma
2018–2021 CSM Volei Alba Blaj
2021–2022 Volero Le Cannet
2022– Megabox Volley Vallefoglia
National team
2015– Serbia Serbia
Honours
Women's volleyball
Representing  Serbia
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Olympic Games
Bronze 2020 Tokyo Team
World Championship
Gold 2018 Japan Team
Gold 2022 Netherlands/Poland Team
European Championship
Gold 2019 Turkey
Silver 2023 Belgium/Estonia/Germany/Italy
FIVB Nations League
Bronze 2022 Ankara Team

Maja Aleksić, born on June 6, 1997, in Užice, is a super talented Serbian volleyball player. She plays a key role on the court as a "middle blocker." This means she's often right at the net, ready to block the other team's spikes. She also scores points with her own powerful attacks. Maja is a very important member of the Serbian national women's volleyball team.

Maja Aleksić: A Volleyball Star

Maja Aleksić has become a well-known name in the world of volleyball. Her height and quick reflexes make her excellent at her position. She has played for several top clubs and achieved great success.

Starting Her Volleyball Journey

Maja began her professional volleyball career in Serbia. From 2011 to 2013, she played for Jedinstvo Uzice. After that, she joined Vizura Ruma and stayed there until 2018. These early years helped her develop her skills.

Playing for Top Clubs

As Maja grew as a player, she moved to bigger clubs.

  • From 2018 to 2021, she played for CSM Volei Alba Blaj in Romania.
  • Then, from 2021 to 2022, she joined Volero Le Cannet in France.
  • Since 2022, she has been playing for Megabox Volley Vallefoglia in Italy. Playing in different countries has helped her gain lots of experience.

Success with the Serbian National Team

Maja Aleksić has been a vital part of the Serbian national team since 2015. She has helped her team win many important medals.

Olympic Games Medal

Maja was part of the Serbian team at the 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympics. They played incredibly well and won a bronze medal! This was a huge achievement for Maja and her team.

World Championship Wins

Maja has won two gold medals at the World Championship.

  • The first was in 2018 in Japan.
  • The second was in 2022, when the championship was held in the Netherlands and Poland. Winning two world titles is a fantastic accomplishment!

European Championship Medals

She also has medals from the European Championship.

  • In 2019, Maja and her team won a gold medal in Turkey.
  • In 2023, they earned a silver medal in a championship held across several countries.

Nations League Bronze

Maja also helped her team win a bronze medal at the 2022 FIVB Volleyball Women's Nations League in Ankara. This shows her consistent performance at the highest level.

Maja Aleksić continues to be a strong force in volleyball. She inspires many young athletes with her dedication and success.

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