VakıfBank has extended head coach Giovanni Guidetti’s contract for three more years, securing his leadership through the 2025-26, 2026-27, and 2027-28 seasons. With this renewal, the Italian coach will mark two decades at the helm of the club, solidifying his place in Turkish volleyball history.
28 Trophies and Counting
Since joining VakıfBank in 2008, Guidetti has led the team to 28 major titles, including:
- 4 FIVB Club World Championships (2013, 2017, 2018, 2021)
- 6 CEV Champions League titles (2011, 2013, 2017, 2018, 2022, 2023)
- 7 Turkish League championships (2013, 2014, 2016, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022)
- 6 Turkish Cups (2013, 2014, 2017, 2021, 2022, 2023)
- 5 Super Cups (2013, 2014, 2017, 2021, 2023)
A Coach of World Records
Under Guidetti, VakıfBank has entered the Guinness World Records three times, including a historic 73-match winning streak (2012-2014) and becoming the most successful team in FIVB Club World Championship history.
- GRE M: Milon Shocks Olympiacos with Dominant 3-0 Win in Volley League Playoffs
- POL M: Jastrzębski Węgiel Secures Top Spot, Resovia Pulls Off a Stunning Comeback
- BRA W: Gerdau Minas Rallies to Defeat Sesc RJ Flamengo in Superliga Showdown
- Italian Trio & VakifBank Punch Tickets to CEV Champions League Women’s Final Four
- POL W: Stephane Antiga Returns as Head Coach of KS DevelopRes Rzeszów
