Foinikas Syros V.C.
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| Founded | 1980 | ||
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| Ground | Dimitris Vikelas Arena (Capacity: 700) | ||
| Chairman | Christos Kaftiranis | ||
| Manager | Aleksandar Seničić | ||
| League | A1 Volleyleague | ||
| 2020–21 | 2nd | ||
| Website | Club home page | ||
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Foinikas Syros (Greek: Φοίνικας Σύρου) is a professional Greek volleyball club based in the island of Syros. Foinikas plays in the first division of Greek Volleyball Championship (A1 Ethniki Volleyball) and has won 2 national titles, the Greek League Cup at 2012 and 2021. Their home ground is the Dimitris Vikelas Arena in Ermoupolis, Syros and their colours are blue and red.
History
The club was founded in 1980 and its first home was the Foinikas, village in the southwest of Syros. Since 2000, Foinikas plays continually in national divisions. In season 1999-2000 Foinikas was promoted in fourth division of Volleyleague (Gamma Ethniki). The next season, won the rise in third division (Beta Ethniki). After four years, in season 2004-05 was promoted in second division (A2 Ethniki). In season 2008-09 played for first time in first division. Foinikas remained in first division for two years. In season 2009-10 was relegated but returned the next year. As soon as it returned, won the Greek League Cup. At the same season succeeded one more important accolade. It played in the finals of the championship but was beaten by Iraklis Thessaloniki.[1]
Recent seasons
| Season | Division | Place | Notes |
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| 2000–01 | Gamma Ethniki | Promoted to Beta Ethniki | |
| 2001–02 | Beta Ethniki | ||
| 2002–03 | Beta Ethniki | ||
| 2003–04 | Beta Ethniki | ||
| 2004–05 | Beta Ethniki | Promoted to A2 Ethniki | |
| 2005–06 | A2 Ethniki | 3rd | |
| 2006–07 | A2 Ethniki | 3rd | |
| 2007–08 | A2 Ethniki | 2nd | Promoted to A1 Ethniki |
| 2008–09 | A1 Ethniki | 5th | |
| 2009–10 | A1 Ethniki | 12th | Relegated to A2 Ethniki |
| 2010–11 | A2 Ethniki | 1st | Promoted to A1 Ethniki |
| 2011–12 | A1 Ethniki | 2nd | Winner League Cup |
| 2012–13 | A1 Ethniki | 5th | |
| 2013–14 | A1 Ethniki | 4th | |
| 2014–15 | A1 Ethniki | 3rd | |
| 2015–16 | A1 Ethniki | 2nd | |
| 2016–17 | A1 Ethniki | 6th | |
| 2017–18 | A1 Ethniki | 3rd | |
| 2018–19 | A1 Ethniki | 3rd | |
| 2019–20 | A1 Ethniki | 4th | |
| 2020–21 | A1 Ethniki | 2nd | Winner League Cup |
| 2021–22 | A1 Ethniki | 3rd | Winner Super Cup |
Honours
- Greek Volleyball Championship
- Greek Volleyball League Cup
- Winner (2): 2012, 2021
- Finalist (2): 2014, 2019
- Greek Volleyball Super Cup
Current squad
2020–2021 roster [4]
| Number | Player | Position | Height (m) | Birth Date |
| 1 | Slovakia Peter Michalovič | Opposite | 2.00 | May 26, 1990 |
| 2 | Greece Georgios Papalexiou | Middle blocker | 2.02 | August 28, 1999 |
| 3 | Greece Dimitris Pochanis | Opposite | 2.00 | July 28, 1997 |
| 4 | Greece Dimitris Konstantinidis | Libero | 1.88 | August 5, 1993 |
| 5 | Cuba Raydel Hierrezuelo | Setter | 1.96 | July 14, 1987 |
| 6 | Brazil Deivid Júnior Costa | Middle blocker | 2.06 | April 26, 1998 |
| 7 | Greece Kostas Kapetanidis | Outside hitter | 1.95 | March 24, 1999 |
| 8 | Greece Ilias Theodosis | Setter | 1.90 | May 20, 1995 |
| 9 | Greece Nikos Papaggelopoulos | Middle blocker | 2.02 | November 17, 1988 |
| 10 | Greece Markos Galiotos | Setter | 1.95 | August 23, 1996 |
| 12 | Greece Mitar Tzourits | Middle blocker | 2.11 | April 25, 1989 |
| 13 | Greece Andreas Frangos (c) | Outside hitter | 2.01 | December 21, 1989 |
| 14 | Slovenia Žiga Štern | Outside hitter | 1.93 | January 2, 1994 |
| 15 | Greece Vasilis Karasavvidis | Libero | 1.96 | March 17, 1995 |
| 17 | Greece Panagiotis Papadopoulos | Outside hitter | 1.98 | April 30, 1992 |
| 18 | Greece Nikos Milis | Opposite | 1.97 | November 4, 1996 |
Technical and managerial staff
| Job | Name |
| Head coach | Greece Joško Milenkoski |
| Assistant coach | Italy Luigi Parisi |
Notable players
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Sponsorships
- Great Sponsors: ONEX Neorion Shipyards, Blue Star Ferries, City Insurance
References
- ↑ "Club history". foinikasclub.gr (in Greek). Retrieved 24 December 2021.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unrecognized language (link) - ↑ "Τρομερός Φοίνικας Σύρου, ξέρανε τον Ολυμπιακό και πήρε το Σούπερ Καπ!". sport-fm.gr (in Greek). Retrieved 22 December 2021.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unrecognized language (link) - ↑ "Σούπερ Φοίνικας ΟΝΕΧ, νίκησε 3-0 τον Ολυμπιακό και πήρε το Σούπερ Καπ". volleyleague.gr (in Greek). Retrieved 22 December 2021.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unrecognized language (link) - ↑ "2020-21 roster". volleyleague.gr (in Greek). Archived from the original on 24 December 2021. Retrieved 24 December 2021.
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External links
- Official website foinikasclub.gr
- Club presentation at Hellenic Volleyball League site Archived 2021-12-24 at the Wayback Machine /www.volleyleague.gr
- Club presentation volleybox.net