Athletes
Marina Markova
Russian outside hitter on VakıfBank's 2026–27 roster and 2026 Sultanlar Ligi MVP.
Life and work
The story behind the role.
Marina Markova was born in Russia in 2001 and spent 2016–19 in Leningradka Saint Petersburg's youth system. She then played NCAA volleyball at Syracuse University and the University of Florida before beginning her professional career in Türkiye with Muratpaşa Belediyesi in 2023–24.
Markova finished that season with Igor Gorgonzola Novara and won the CEV Challenge Cup, then played for Jakarta Electric PLN before joining VakıfBank in 2024–25. VakıfBank credits her with one CEV Champions League title, two Sultanlar Ligi championships and one Kupa Voley, and named her the 2026 Kupa Voley and Sultanlar Ligi MVP as well as a 2026 Champions League best outside hitter.
Achievements and distinctions
- 01
2026 Sultanlar Ligi and Kupa Voley MVP.
- 02
2026 CEV Champions League best outside hitter.
- 03
CEV Challenge Cup champion with Novara.
Career record
- 01
2024–present — VakıfBank outside hitter.
- 02
2023–24 — Muratpaşa Belediyesi and Novara.
- 03
2019–23 — Syracuse University and University of Florida.
Career and education
Teams and organisations
VakıfBank Spor Kulübü
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