Maxim Mikhaylov Facts for Kids

In this article, the patronymic is Mikhaylovich and the family name is Mikhaylov.

Quick facts for kids

Maxim Mikhaylov

Mikhaylov in 2016

Personal information

Nationality

Russian

Born

19 March 1988 (age 37)
Kuzmolovsky, Leningrad Oblast, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union

Height

2.02 m (6 ft 8 in)

Weight

103 kg (227 lb)

Spike

360 cm (142 in)

Block

340 cm (134 in)

Volleyball information

Position

Opposite hitter

Current club

Zenit Kazan

Number

Career

Years	Teams
2003–2010 2010–	Yaroslavich Yaroslavl Zenit Kazan

National team

2008–

Russia

Honours

Volleyball

Representing ROC
Olympic Games
Silver	2020 Tokyo	Team
Representing Russia
Olympic Games
Gold	2012 London	Team
Bronze	2008 Beijing	Team
FIVB World Cup
Gold	2011 Japan	Team
World Grand Champions Cup
Silver	2013 Japan	Team
FIVB World League
Gold	2011 Gdansk	Team
Gold	2013 Mar del Plata	Team
Silver	2010 Córdoba	Team
Bronze	2008 Rio de Janeiro	Team
Bronze	2009 Belgrade	Team
FIVB Nations League
Gold	2018 Lille	Team
European Championship
Gold	2013 Denmark/Poland	Team
Gold	2017 Poland	Team
World U19 Championship
Gold	2005 Algeria	Under-19
World U21 Championship
Silver	2007 Morocco	Under-21
European Junior Championship
Gold	2006 Russia	Under-20

Last updated: 21 December 2017

Maxim Mikhaylovich Mikhaylov (born March 19, 1988) is a famous Russian volleyball star. He is known for his powerful attacks as an opposite hitter. Mikhaylov plays for the top Russian club Zenit Kazan and has been a key player for the Russia men's national volleyball team.

He is a decorated Olympian, winning a gold medal at the 2012 London Olympics, a silver medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, and a bronze medal at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. He has also won many other major tournaments, including the FIVB World Cup and the European Championship.

Career Highlights
- Success with the National Team
- Club Dominance with Zenit Kazan
Personal Life
Trophies and Medals
- Club Competitions
- National Team
Individual Awards
See also

Career Highlights

Maxim Mikhaylov began playing volleyball in the Leningrad region. His professional career started in 2003 with the team Yaroslavich Yaroslavl, where he played for seven years. In 2010, he made a big move to join Zenit Kazan, one of the best volleyball clubs in the world.

Success with the National Team

Mikhaylov has had an amazing career with the Russia men's national volleyball team. He first won an Olympic medal in 2008, taking home the bronze from Beijing.

In 2011, he led Russia to a gold medal at the FIVB World Cup. The next year, he achieved his biggest dream by winning the gold medal at the 2012 Olympic Games in London. He was so good that he was named the best spiker and top scorer of the tournament.

He continued to win, helping his team become European Champions in 2013. Even after dealing with injuries, he returned to compete in the 2016 Rio Olympics. At the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, he won a silver medal, adding to his incredible collection.

Club Dominance with Zenit Kazan

Since joining Zenit Kazan in 2010, Mikhaylov has won many championships. His team won the CEV Champions League, Europe's top club competition, five times (2012, 2015, 2016, 2017, and 2018).

He also helped Zenit Kazan win a bronze medal at the FIVB Club World Championship in 2011. In 2017, he was named the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the CEV Champions League finals.