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The Slovenia national men's volleyball team represents Slovenia in international competitions and friendly matches. The team is controlled by the Volleyball Federation of Slovenia. Slovenia was the runner-up at the European Volleyball Championship three times, in 2015 , 2019 and 2021 . As of November 2021, Slovenia is ranked 8th in the FIVB World Rankings .
History [ ]
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In March 2015, Andrea Giani was announced as new head coach of the Slovenian national team.[1] In October 2015, Slovenia won its first medal at the European Volleyball Championships after losing in the final against France (3–0). Tine Urnaut won one of the individual player awards for the best outside spiker.[2]
On 26 January 2017, Giani resigned as coach,[3] and on 2 March 2017, Slobodan Kovač became the new head coach.[4] On 28 May 2017, Slovenia qualified for the 2018 edition of the FIVB Volleyball Men's World Championship , their first ever World Championship appearance.[5] At the 2019 European Volleyball Championship , Slovenia was one of the four co-hosts of the tournament.[6] The team reached the final again, where they lost 3–1 to Serbia , clinching their second silver medal in four years.[7]
Current squad [ ]
The following is the Slovenian roster for the 2021 European Championship .[8] [9]
Head Coach: Alberto Giuliani
Assistant Coaches: Alfredo Martilotti, Sebastijan Škorc
No.
Name
Date of birth
Height
Weight
Spike
Block
2020–21 club
1
Tonček Štern
(1995-11-14 ) 14 November 1995 (age 26)
2.00 m (6 ft 7 in)
93 kg (205 lb)
345 cm (136 in)
330 cm (130 in)
Kioene Padova
2
Alen Pajenk
(1986-04-23 ) 23 April 1986 (age 35)
2.03 m (6 ft 8 in)
93 kg (205 lb)
357 cm (141 in)
330 cm (130 in)
Stade Poitevin Poitiers
4
Jan Kozamernik
(1995-12-24 ) 24 December 1995 (age 26)
2.05 m (6 ft 9 in)
100 kg (220 lb)
358 cm (141 in)
336 cm (132 in)
Allianz Milano
5
Alen Šket
(1988-03-28 ) 28 March 1988 (age 33)
2.05 m (6 ft 9 in)
90 kg (200 lb)
350 cm (140 in)
325 cm (128 in)
Merkur Maribor
9
Dejan Vinčić
(1986-09-15 ) 15 September 1986 (age 35)
2.00 m (6 ft 7 in)
93 kg (205 lb)
344 cm (135 in)
328 cm (129 in)
VfB Friedrichshafen
10
Sašo Štalekar
(1996-05-03 ) 3 May 1996 (age 25)
2.14 m (7 ft 0 in)
102 kg (225 lb)
362 cm (143 in)
355 cm (140 in)
Calcit Volley
11
Žiga Štern
(1994-01-02 ) 2 January 1994 (age 28)
1.93 m (6 ft 4 in)
86 kg (190 lb)
345 cm (136 in)
328 cm (129 in)
Foinikas Syros
12
Jan Klobučar
(1992-12-11 ) 11 December 1992 (age 29)
1.96 m (6 ft 5 in)
94 kg (207 lb)
357 cm (141 in)
342 cm (135 in)
Calcit Volley
13
Jani Kovačič
(1992-06-14 ) 14 June 1992 (age 29)
1.86 m (6 ft 1 in)
83 kg (183 lb)
320 cm (130 in)
310 cm (120 in)
Consar Ravenna
15
(1993-07-31 ) 31 July 1993 (age 28)
2.04 m (6 ft 8 in)
94 kg (207 lb)
347 cm (137 in)
335 cm (132 in)
ACH Volley
16
Gregor Ropret
(1989-03-01 ) 1 March 1989 (age 32)
1.92 m (6 ft 4 in)
89 kg (196 lb)
330 cm (130 in)
321 cm (126 in)
ACH Volley
17
Tine Urnaut (C )
(1988-09-03 ) 3 September 1988 (age 33)
2.00 m (6 ft 7 in)
90 kg (200 lb)
365 cm (144 in)
345 cm (136 in)
Allianz Milano
18
Klemen Čebulj
(1992-02-21 ) 21 February 1992 (age 29)
2.02 m (6 ft 8 in)
94 kg (207 lb)
369 cm (145 in)
346 cm (136 in)
Asseco Resovia
19
(2002-01-17 ) 17 January 2002 (age 20)
2.00 m (6 ft 7 in)
87 kg (192 lb)
347 cm (137 in)
333 cm (131 in)
Merkur Maribor
Tournament record [ ]
Key
Champions Runners-up Third place Fourth place
Olympic Games [ ]
World Championship [ ]
World League [ ]
Main article: FIVB Volleyball World League
Nations League [ ]
Year
Position
Squad
2018
Did not qualify
2019
2021
4th place
17
12
5
40
24
Squad
Total
1/3
17
12
5
40
24
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Challenger Cup [ ]
European Championship [ ]
European League [ ]
Notes
References [ ]
External links [ ]
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