# Foinikas Syros V.C.

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.

## History

The 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.

## Recent seasons

| Season | Division | Place | Notes |
| 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

* Greek Volleyball Championship
** Finalist (3): 2011–12, 2015–16, 2020–21
* Greek Volleyball League Cup
** Winner (2): 2012, 2021
** Finalist (2): 2014, 2019
* Greek Volleyball Super Cup
** Winner (1): 2021

## Current squad

2020–2021 roster
| Number | Player | Position | Height (m) | Birth Date |
| 1 | Peter Michalovič | Opposite | 2.00 | (1990-05-26) May 26, 1990 (age 34) |
| 2 | Georgios Papalexiou | Middle blocker | 2.02 | (1999-08-28) August 28, 1999 (age 25) |
| 3 | Dimitris Pochanis | Opposite | 2.00 | (1997-07-28) July 28, 1997 (age 27) |
| 4 | Dimitris Konstantinidis | Libero | 1.88 | (1993-08-05) August 5, 1993 (age 31) |
| 5 | Raydel Hierrezuelo | Setter | 1.96 | (1987-07-14) July 14, 1987 (age 37) |
| 6 | Deivid Júnior Costa | Middle blocker | 2.06 | (1998-04-26) April 26, 1998 (age 26) |
| 7 | Kostas Kapetanidis | Outside hitter | 1.95 | (1999-03-24) March 24, 1999 (age 25) |
| 8 | Ilias Theodosis | Setter | 1.90 | (1995-05-20) May 20, 1995 (age 29) |
| 9 | Nikos Papaggelopoulos | Middle blocker | 2.02 | (1988-11-17) November 17, 1988 (age 36) |
| 10 | Markos Galiotos | Setter | 1.95 | (1996-08-23) August 23, 1996 (age 28) |
| 12 | Mitar Tzourits | Middle blocker | 2.11 | (1989-04-25) April 25, 1989 (age 35) |
| 13 | Andreas Frangos (c) | Outside hitter | 2.01 | (1989-12-21) December 21, 1989 (age 35) |
| 14 | Žiga Štern | Outside hitter | 1.93 | (1994-01-02) January 2, 1994 (age 30) |
| 15 | Vasilis Karasavvidis | Libero | 1.96 | (1995-03-17) March 17, 1995 (age 29) |
| 17 | Panagiotis Papadopoulos | Outside hitter | 1.98 | (1992-04-30) April 30, 1992 (age 32) |
| 18 | Nikos Milis | Opposite | 1.97 | (1996-11-04) November 4, 1996 (age 28) |

### Technical and managerial staff

| Job | Name |
| Head coach | Joško Milenkoski |
| Assistant coach | Luigi Parisi |

## Notable players

* Andreas Frangos
* Panagiotis Pelekoudas
* Raydel Hierrezuelo
* Peter Michalovič
* Mitar Tzourits
* Boyan Yordanov
* Žiga Štern
(Players are listed in alphabetical order)

## Sponsorships

* Great Sponsors: ONEX Neorion Shipyards, Blue Star Ferries, City Insurance