#22505Most Popular
Vyacheslav Alekseyevich Zaytsev
Volleyball PlayerAbout
Retired volleyball player from Russia who represented the Soviet Union in the Summer Olympics of 1976, 1980, and 1988. He had an important role in the team's success, winning numerous titles and accolades. He won Olympic gold medals with the Soviet team in 1972 and 1980. Additionally, he won the FIVB Volleyball Men's World Cup twice n 1977 and 1981, and several European Championships.
Before Fame
At the young age of 17, he made his first appearance in 1969 for the Russian club Avtomobilist.
Trivia
- Regarded as one of the premier setters globally, he garnered recognition as the most valuable player of the 1981 FIVB World Cup. Additionally, he earned the title of the best defensive player in the 1977 FIVB World Cup and secured a spot on the annual list of the USSR's top 24 players a remarkable 17 times.
Family Life
He is married to former swimmer Irina Pozdnyakova. Together they have a daughter named Anna and a son named Ivan.
Associated With
His son, Ivan Zaytsev, went on to become an Olympic volleyball player.
Popularity Trend
#9113
May 26
May 26
#10826
May 27
May 27
#12629
May 28
May 28
#14706
May 29
May 29
#18087
May 30
May 30
#10637
May 31
May 31
#15586
Jun 1
Jun 1
#15586
Jun 2
Jun 2
#15586
Jun 3
Jun 3
#15586
Jun 4
Jun 4
#15586
Jun 5
Jun 5
#15586
Jun 6
Jun 6
#24261
Jun 7
Jun 7
#33649
Jun 8
Jun 8
#41351
Jun 9
Jun 9
#22530
Jun 10
Jun 10
#27509
Jun 11
Jun 11
#28180
Jun 12
Jun 12
#30990
Jun 13
Jun 13
#32582
Jun 14
Jun 14
#34137
Jun 15
Jun 15
#36532
Jun 16
Jun 16
#38833
Jun 17
Jun 17
#40649
Jun 18
Jun 18
#41538
Jun 19
Jun 19
#43019
Jun 20
Jun 20
#45408
Jun 21
Jun 21
#50294
Jun 22
Jun 22
#57061
Jun 23
Jun 23
#63405
Jun 24
Jun 24
May 26Jun 24
Popularity Rankings
More January 12
View All
Fans Also Viewed
Born in Saint Petersburg
View All
More named Vyacheslav
Advertisement