It is now confirmed that one of the most iconic players in Italian and global volleyball, Ivan Zaytsev, will be part of the MINT Vero Volley Monza roster for the 2024/2025 season under head coach Massimo Eccheli. The 1988-born outside hitter from Spoleto, widely known as “The Zar,” embarks on a new chapter in the Italian championship after spending the last three seasons with Civitanova. Zaytsev has had an illustrious career with teams including Perugia, Rome, Latina, Modena, and Sir Safety Perugia.
Zaytsev’s exceptional career highlights include three Italian Championships, one Italian Cup, three Italian Super Cups, and a CEV Cup, to name a few. He has also been a key player for the Italian national team, winning a silver medal at the 2016 Rio Olympics.
“I am truly excited to be here and contribute to the team,” said Zaytsev. “I’m entering the gym with the right motivation and humility to be ready for Coach Eccheli. A special thanks to President Marzari for bringing me to Vero Volley. I can’t wait to give my all in this stadium for what will be my final season in the Superlega.”
Zaytsev’s remarkable career spans multiple clubs across Italy and Russia, and during the summer of 2024, he also claimed the title of Italian Beach Volleyball Champion alongside Daniele Lupo.
Club Career Highlights:
- Italian Champion (3x): 2013/14, 2017/18, 2021/22
- Italian Cup Winner: 2017/18
- Italian Super Cup Winner (3x): 2012, 2017, 2018
- CEV Cup Champion: 2014/15
National Team Achievements:
- Olympic Silver Medal: Rio 2016
- Olympic Bronze Medal: London 2012
- Mediterranean Games Gold Medal: 2009
