Aleksey Spiridonov

Aleksey Spiridonov (born 26 June 1988) 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 (2011, 2013).

The player has attracted much controversy, especially due to his repeated and ongoing extreme Polonophobic statements.

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 made a "rifle shooting" gesture in the direction of fans. This was seen as a lack of respect for the fans and he was cautioned by the FIVB. He repeatedly insulted Poland in interviews with Russian media. During a match against Poland, he was accused of spitting on MP Marek Matuszewski, which he denied. In May 2015 Spiridonov was suspended for two matches for his misbehavior in the match against Germany. He missed two games at the start of the World League on May 28 and 29 against Poland.

Sporting achievements

Clubs

CEV Champions League

CEV Cup

CEV Challenge Cup

FIVB Club World Championship

National championships

Individually 2014 Memorial of Hubert Jerzy Wagner - Best Receiver