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.
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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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History
editThe 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
edit| 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
edit- Greek Volleyball Championship
- Greek Volleyball League Cup
- Winner (2): 2012, 2021
- Finalist (2): 2014, 2019
- Greek Volleyball Super Cup
Current squad
edit2020–2021 roster [4]
| Number | Player | Position | Height (m) | Birth Date |
| 1 |  Peter Michalovič |
Opposite | 2.00 | May 26, 1990 |
| 2 |  Georgios Papalexiou |
Middle blocker | 2.02 | August 28, 1999 |
| 3 | Dimitris Pochanis |
Opposite | 2.00 | July 28, 1997 |
| 4 | Dimitris Konstantinidis |
Libero | 1.88 | August 5, 1993 |
| 5 |  Raydel Hierrezuelo |
Setter | 1.96 | July 14, 1987 |
| 6 |  Deivid Júnior Costa |
Middle blocker | 2.06 | April 26, 1998 |
| 7 | Kostas Kapetanidis |
Outside hitter | 1.95 | March 24, 1999 |
| 8 | Ilias Theodosis |
Setter | 1.90 | May 20, 1995 |
| 9 | Nikos Papaggelopoulos |
Middle blocker | 2.02 | November 17, 1988 |
| 10 | Markos Galiotos |
Setter | 1.95 | August 23, 1996 |
| 12 | Mitar Tzourits |
Middle blocker | 2.11 | April 25, 1989 |
| 13 | Andreas Frangos (c) |
Outside hitter | 2.01 | December 21, 1989 |
| 14 |  Žiga Štern |
Outside hitter | 1.93 | January 2, 1994 |
| 15 | Vasilis Karasavvidis |
Libero | 1.96 | March 17, 1995 |
| 17 | Panagiotis Papadopoulos |
Outside hitter | 1.98 | April 30, 1992 |
| 18 | Nikos Milis |
Opposite | 1.97 | November 4, 1996 |
Technical and managerial staff
edit| Job | Name |
| Head coach | Joško Milenkoski
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| Assistant coach |  Luigi Parisi
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Notable players
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(Players are listed in alphabetical order)
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Sponsorships
edit- Great Sponsors: ONEX Neorion Shipyards, Blue Star Ferries, City Insurance
References
edit- ^ "Club history". foinikasclub.gr (in Greek). Retrieved 24 December 2021.
- ^ "Τρομερός Φοίνικας Σύρου, ξέρανε τον Ολυμπιακό και πήρε το Σούπερ Καπ!". sport-fm.gr (in Greek). Retrieved 22 December 2021.
- ^ "Σούπερ Φοίνικας ΟΝΕΧ, νίκησε 3-0 τον Ολυμπιακό και πήρε το Σούπερ Καπ". volleyleague.gr (in Greek). Retrieved 22 December 2021.
- ^ "2020-21 roster". volleyleague.gr (in Greek). Archived from the original on 24 December 2021. Retrieved 24 December 2021.
External links
edit- 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