About Nikos Samaras
Lived 1970 – 2013 (aged 42). Nikos Samaras was a Greek volleyball player and beach volleyball player.
Nikos Samaras (1 July 1970 – 4 January 2013) was a Greek volleyball player, who competed for various Greek, Italian, Spanish and Turkish clubs.
Samaras was born in Stuttgart. He led Orestiada, helping the team to become successful in Greece and Europe. Many young people turned to volleyball in the 1990s because of him.
Career stats
160 caps with the Greece Junior National Team 263 caps with the Greece National Team
Honours
National team 1989 Junior World Championship - 6th place 1994 FIVB World Championship - 6th place
Clubs
Death Samaras died on Friday 4 January 2013, aged 42, after suffering a brain aneurysm.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Nikos Samaras?
Greek volleyball player (1970–2013)
When was Nikos Samaras born?
Nikos Samaras was born on 1 July 1970 in Stuttgart.
When did Nikos Samaras die?
Nikos Samaras died on 4 January 2013 in Athens.
What was Nikos Samaras's occupation?
Nikos Samaras was a volleyball player and beach volleyball player.
What nationality was Nikos Samaras?
Nikos Samaras was Greek.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Nikos Samaras. https://biography.guide/nikos-samaras/
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