Elif Şahin | Turkish Volleyball player
Elif Şahin was born on January 19, 2001 in Ankara. She started playing volleyball at the age of 14 in the Eczacıbaşı Dynavit infrastructure. In…
Elif Şahin was born on January 19, 2001 in Ankara. She started playing volleyball at the age of 14 in the Eczacıbaşı Dynavit infrastructure. In 2017, he was promoted to Eczacıbaşı Dynavit A Team.
With Eczacıbaşı Dynavit , he won the gold medal in the FIVB Club World Championship in 2018, the gold medal in the CEV Champions League in 2019 and the gold medal in the CEV Cup in 2020.
| Characteristic | Information |
|---|---|
| Name | Elif Sahin |
| Net Worth | $3 Million |
| Boyfriend | Saliha |
| Birthdate | January 19, 2001 |
| Birthplace | Ankara, Turkey |
| Height | 1.89 m (6 ft 2+1⁄2 in) |
| Position | Setter |
| Current Team | Fenerbahce Opet |
| National Team | Turkey |
Elif Şahin Match Stats
| Match | Team | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-11-14 | Fenerbahce Opet | Win |
| 2022-11-11 | Fenerbahce Opet | Win |
| 2022-11-08 | Fenerbahce Opet | Win |
| 2022-11-05 | Fenerbahce Opet | Win |
| 2022-11-02 | Fenerbahce Opet | Win |
| 2022-10-29 | Fenerbahce Opet | Win |
| 2022-10-26 | Fenerbahce Opet | Win |
| 2022-10-23 | Fenerbahce Opet | Win |
| 2022-10-20 | Fenerbahce Opet | Win |
| 2022-10-17 | Fenerbahce Opet | Win |
| Season | Mat | Sets | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-18 | 22 | 58 | 132 |
| 2018-19 | 26 | 71 | 165 |
| 2019-20 | 18 | 42 | 93 |
| 2020-21 | 33 | 82 | 182 |
| 2021-22 | 34 | 89 | 204 |
| 2022-23 | 16 | 40 | 91 |
| Total | 149 | 382 | 867 |
Elif Şahin Career
- Early career: Elif Şahin started playing volleyball at the age of 12 in Ankara. She was selected for the Turkish national youth team in 2016 and the senior national team in 2018.
- Club career: In 2019, Şahin transferred to Eczacıbaşı VitrA Spor Kulübü, one of the most successful volleyball clubs in Turkey. With Eczacıbaşı, she has won the Turkish League championship twice (2019–20 and 2021–22), the FIVB Women’s Volleyball Club World Championship in 2020, and the CEV Champions League in 2021–22.
- International career: Şahin represented Turkey at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. In 2023, she was named the FIVB Young Player of the Year.
Şahin is a talented and promising young player who is expected to have a long and successful career.
Here are some additional details about Şahin’s career:
- She is 1.89 meters tall and weighs 73 kilograms.
- She plays in the setter position.
- She is known for her athleticism, jumping ability, and setting skills.
Family
- Parents: While their names are not public knowledge, Elif has mentioned having a supportive family who encouraged her volleyball career.
- Brother: Elif has a twin brother, Atakan Şahin, who’s also a talented volleyball player. They spent their childhood in Ankara together and both started playing volleyball at a young age.
- Twin Sister: Elif’s closest family member is probably her twin sister, Zeynep Şahin. They are equally passionate about volleyball and both compete at a professional level. Elif considers Zeynep her best friend and greatest supporter. They are highly competitive with each other but maintain a strong bond.
