Aleksey Spiridonov (volleyball)


Aleksey Spiridonov is a Russian volleyball player, a member of Russia men's national volleyball team and Russian club Zenit Kazan, European Champion 2011, gold medalist of the World League.

Career

In 2011 he was punished by Volleyball Federation of Russia because of drunkenness for six months.
During match with Germany at World Championship 2014 held in Poland, he showed gesture "rifle shooting" in the direction of fans. This was seen as a lack of respect for the fans and he was cautioned by the FIVB. Repeatedly insulted the Polish nation in interviews with Russian media. In May 2015 Spiridonov was suspended for 2 matches for his misbehavior in the match against Germany. Spiridonov will miss two games at the start of the World League on May 28 and 29 against Poland.

Sporting achievements

Clubs

[CEV Champions League]