Zehra Güneş is a Turkish professional volleyball player who is passionate about the sport. She plays in the middle blocker position and is known for her impressive blocking and spiking abilities. She currently plays for Vakıfbank Istanbul and is a member of the Turkey women’s national volleyball team.
Early life
Zehra Güneş was born on July 7, 1999, in the Turkish city of Kartal near Istanbul. Even as a child, she had a strong desire to participate in various games. Her parents used to support her in almost everything she did. She has a bachelor’s degree and enjoys listening to music and watching television.
Zehra Güneş Career
Zehra Güneş joined VakifBank at the age of 12. She was loaned to Besiktas JK for the 2016–17 Turkish Women’s Volleyball League season. She returned to her hometown team the next season. Zehra Güneş made her professional debut at VakfBank Istanbul in 2017/18 and won her first league title. Zehra was included in Turkey’s Olympic Volleyball Squad in 2016. She won the CEV Women’s Champions League with VakifBank Istanbul in 2017/18. Middle Blocker of the Year at the European Youth Summer Olympics at the FIVB Volleyball Girls’ U18 World Championships in Peru, Tbilisi, Georgia, 2015. Competitor at the Turkish World Grand Prix in 2016.
She won middle blocker at the 2017 FIVB Volleyball Women’s U20 World Championship in Mexico. Zehra joined the Turkey women’s national team in March 2018. She currently plays for Turkey in the FIVB Women’s Nations League. Since her Olympic debut in Tokyo, Turkish volleyball player Zehra’s fan base has grown exponentially. The 22-year-old started trending on Twitter when the Turkey team lost to South Korea in the women’s volleyball quarterfinals on Wednesday. After a game lasting two hours and 17 minutes, Turkey failed to reach the semi-finals. While Gunes’ performance in Tokyo and her overall skills were praised by fans, some were surprised by her impressive looks.
Zehra Güneş social media
Zehra Gunes uses the username @zehragns18 on Instagram where she has 2.7 million followers. On Twitter, where she has been active since 2013, she has 63.7K followers.
Zehra Güneş Biography | |
|---|---|
| Real name | Zehra Gunes |
| date of birth | July 7, 1999 |
| Age (as of 2023) | 23 years |
| place of birth | Kartal, Istanbul, Turkey |
| nationality | Turkish |
| job | volleyball player |
| religion | Christianity |
| sun sign | cancer |
Physical Statistics | |
| height | in feet inches – 6′ 5” – in centimeters – 198 cm |
| Weight | in kilograms – 88kg – in pounds – 194 pounds |
| body measurements | 34-25-36 |
| bra size | 32C |
| waist size | 25 inches |
| hip size | 36 inches |
| shoe size | 11 (USA) |
| Hair color | black |
| eye color | black |
| body type | Sporty |
Zehra Güneş family | |
| father | – |
| mother | – |
| sister | – |
| Brothers | – |
Qualification/Education | |
| school | – |
| University | – |
relationship status | |
| marital status | single |
| affair | no |
| Who is Zehra Güneş’s boyfriend? | Not known |
Personal life
Zehra is currently not involved in a romantic relationship with anyone. She is passionate about her games and improves teamwork and communication. Her main concern is her professional development.
Zehra Güneş Net Worth
Due to her success as a professional volleyball player, Zehra has amassed a net worth of $1 million, earned solely through her hard work and dedication to her chosen profession as a volleyball player.
Facts About Zehra Güneş
- The “Vestel Special Prize” was awarded to Zehra at the 2017-18 Vestel Venus Sultans Competition, the Turkish top-level volleyball league sponsored by electronics and home appliance manufacturer Vestel.
- She was a member of the Vakfbank Istanbul team that won the 2017/18 CEV Women’s Champions League.
- In 2017 she won a gold medal at the U23 World Championships.
- In 2020, Zehra also won the Turkish Cup.