Naz Aydemir facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Naz Aydemir
Aydemir with Vakıfbank in 2018
Personal information
Full name	Naz Aydemir Akyol
Nationality	Turkish
Born	(1990-08-14) 14 August 1990 (age 34) Istanbul, Turkey
Height	1.86 m (6 ft 1 in)
Weight	65 kg (143 lb)
Spike	303 cm (119 in)
Block	300 cm (118 in)
Volleyball information
Position	Setter
Current club	Eczacibaşi
Number	11
Career
Years Teams 2004-2009 2009-2012 2012-2018 2019-2022 2022-2023 Eczacıbaşı Fenerbahçe Vakıfbank Fenerbahçe Türk Hava Yolları
National team
2004-2021 Turkey
Medal record Women's volleyball Representing  TUR World Grand Prix Bronze 2012 Ningbo Team European Championships Silver 2019 Turkey Team Bronze 2017 Azerbaijan/Georgia Team Bronze 2011 Italy/Serbia Team European Games Gold 2015 Baku Team Montreux Volley Masters Gold 2015 Montreux Team European League Silver 2009 Kayseri Team Bronze 2010 Ankara Team Mediterranean Games Silver 2009 Pescara Team Silver 2013 Mersin Team FIVB Nations League Bronze 2021 Rimini Team

Naz Aydemir Akyol, born on August 14, 1990, is a famous Turkish volleyball player. She plays as a setter, which is a key position in volleyball. Currently, she plays for Eczacıbaşı Dynavit and the Turkey women's national volleyball team.

Naz has won many big championships throughout her career. She has won the Turkish League nine times. She also has four CEV Champions League titles and three FIVB Club World Championship titles. She even played for Turkey in the 2012 and 2020 Summer Olympics.

Naz Aydemir's Volleyball Career

Naz Aydemir playing for VakıfBank in the CEV Champions League, 2013

Naz Aydemir has played over 200 games for Turkey's national volleyball teams at all levels. She has also played in the Women's CEV Champions League for 16 seasons. This is a huge achievement! She even reached the final four of the CEV Champions League 10 times in a row.

She started playing for senior club teams in the 2004–05 season. As captain, she led Turkey's youth team to a silver medal at the 2007 World Championship. In 2008, she helped the junior team win a bronze medal at the European Championship. She was even named the Most Valuable Player (MVP) for that tournament!

Winning the CEV Champions League

Naz Aydemir won the CEV Champions League two years in a row. First, in the 2011–12 season with Fenerbahçe. Then, in the 2012–13 season with Vakıfbank. She also won the "Best Setter" award in both of these championships.

In the 2016–17 season, Naz won another CEV Champions League gold medal with VakıfBank. Her team beat Imoco Volley Conegliano in the final. She was once again named the "Best Setter" for her amazing performance.

Club World Championships

Naz won her first FIVB Women's Club World Championship gold medal in 2010. She was playing for Fenerbahçe at the time. Fenerbahçe was the first Turkish team ever to win this big championship.

She won her second gold medal at the 2013 Club World Championship. This time, she was playing with Vakıfbank. Vakıfbank became the second Turkish team to win this important club championship. She later won her third Club World Championship with Vakıfbank in 2017.

Taking a Break and Returning

After playing for Vakıfbank Istanbul for six years, Naz took a break from volleyball. This was because she was expecting a baby. After her child was born, she returned to her old club, Fenerbahçe Opet, for the 2019–2020 season.

Naz Aydemir was chosen for the FIVB Roster 100. This list includes 100 of the most important volleyball players between 2010 and 2020. She was one of only six female setters on this special list.

Personal Life

Naz Aydemir has a famous cousin, İlkay Gündoğan. He is a footballer who plays for Manchester City and the German national team.

On August 21, 2013, Naz Aydemir married Cenk Akyol. Cenk is also a sports star, playing for the Turkish national basketball team and Galatasaray. On November 6, 2018, Naz and Cenk welcomed their son, Pamir.

Awards and Achievements

Naz Aydemir has won many awards for her skills and teamwork.

Individual Awards

• 2003 Turkish Youth Championship "Best Setter"
• 2004 Youth Balkan Cup "Best Setter"
• 2005 Youth European Championship Qualifiers "Most Valuable Player" & "Best Setter"
• 2006 Youth Balkan Cup "Most Valuable Player" & "Best Setter"
• 2006 Junior Balkan Cup "Best Setter"
• 2007 European Youth Olympic Festival "Player with Best Fundamental"
• 2007 Youth Black Sea Games "Best Setter"
• 2008 Junior European Championship "Most Valuable Player"
• 2009–10 Turkish League Final Series "Best Setter"
• 2010–11 Turkish League Final Series "Best Setter"
• 2011–12 CEV Champions League "Best Setter"
• 2012–13 CEV Champions League "Best Setter"
• 2012–13 Turkish League Final Series "Best Setter"
• 2013–14 CEV Champions League "Fair Play Award"
• 2014–15 Turkish League Final Series "Best Setter"
• 2015 Montreux Volley Masters "Best Setter"
• 2016–17 CEV Champions League "Best Setter"

National Team Medals

Youth Team

• 2007 Girls Youth World Championship – Silver Medal

Junior Team

• 2008 Junior European Championships – Bronze Medal

Senior Team

• 2009 Mediterranean Games – Silver Medal
• 2009 European League – Silver Medal
• 2010 European League – Bronze Medal
• 2011 European Championship – Bronze Medal
• 2012 FIVB World Grand Prix – Bronze Medal
• 2013 Mediterranean Games – Silver Medal
• 2015 Montreux Volley Masters – Champion
• 2015 European Games – Gold Medal
• 2017 European Championship – Bronze Medal
• 2019 European Championship – Silver Medal
• 2021 Nations League – Bronze Medal

Club Team Medals

• 2004–05 CEV Top Teams Cup – Bronze Medal, with Eczacıbaşı
• 2005–06 Turkish League Championship – Champion, with Eczacıbaşı
• 2006–07 Turkish League Championship – Champion, with Eczacıbaşı
• 2007–08 Turkish League Championship – Champion, with Eczacıbaşı
• 2008–09 Turkish Cup – Champion, with Eczacıbaşı
• 2009–10 Turkish Cup – Champion, with Fenerbahçe Acıbadem
• 2009–10 Turkish League Championship – Champion, with Fenerbahçe Acıbadem
• 2009–10 Turkish Super Cup – Champion, with Fenerbahçe Acıbadem
• 2009–10 CEV Champions League – Runner-Up, with Fenerbahçe Acıbadem
• 2010–11 Turkish Super Cup – Champion, with Fenerbahçe Acıbadem
• 2010 FIVB Club World Championship – Champion, with Fenerbahçe Acıbadem
• 2010–11 CEV Champions League – Bronze medal, with Fenerbahçe Acıbadem
• 2010–11 Turkish League Championship – Champion, with Fenerbahçe Acıbadem
• 2011–12 CEV Champions League – Champion, with Fenerbahçe Universal
• 2012–13 Turkish Cup – Champion, with Vakıfbank Spor Kulübü
• 2012–13 Turkish Champions Cup – Champion, with Vakıfbank Spor Kulübü
• 2012–13 CEV Champions League – Champion, with Vakıfbank Spor Kulübü
• 2012–13 Turkish Women's Volleyball League – Champion, with Vakıfbank Spor Kulübü
• 2013 FIVB Club World Championship – Champion, with Vakıfbank Istanbul
• 2013–14 CEV Champions League – Runner-Up, with VakıfBank İstanbul
• 2013–14 Turkish Women's Volleyball League – Champion, with Vakıfbank İstanbul
• 2013–14 Turkish Champions Cup – Champion, with Vakıfbank İstanbul
• 2013–14 Turkish Women's Volleyball Cup – Champion, with Vakıfbank İstanbul
• 2014–15 CEV Champions League – Bronze Medal, with Vakıfbank İstanbul
• 2014–15 Turkish Super Cup – Runner-Up, with Vakıfbank İstanbul
• 2015–16 CEV Champions League – Runner-Up, with Vakıfbank İstanbul
• 2016 FIVB Club World Championship – Bronze Medal, with Vakıfbank Istanbul
• 2016–17 CEV Champions League – Champion, with VakıfBank Istanbul
• 2017 FIVB Club World Championship – Champion, with Vakıfbank Istanbul
• 2017–18 Turkish Women's Volleyball League – Champion, with Vakıfbank İstanbul
• 2017–18 CEV Champions League – Champion, with VakıfBank Istanbul
• 2021 FIVB Club World Championship – Bronze Medal, with Fenerbahçe Opet

See also

• Turkish women in sports