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Nikos Samaras


Died
  
January 4, 2013

Nikos Samaras Greek Volleyball Player Nikos Samaras Dies from Aneurysm

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Nikos Samaras (1 July 1970 – 4 January 2013) was a Greek volleyball player, who competed for various Greek, Italian and Turkish clubs.

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Nikos Samaras Greek Volleyball Player Nikos Samaras Dies from Aneurysm

Samaras was born in Stuttgart. He led Orestiada, helping the team to become successful in Greece and Europe. A real legend for Greek volleyball, he used to hit the ball with amazing technique and power. Many young people turned to volleyball in the 1990s because of him.

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Clubs

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  • Orestiada (1988-1998)
  • Sira Cucine Falconara (1998-1999)
  • Iraklis Thessaloniki (1999-2000)
  • Panathinaikos (2000-2002)
  • AEK (2002-2003)
  • Fenerbahçe (2003-2004)
  • Sevilla
  • Chênois (2008-2009)
  • Ethnikos Alexandroupolis (2009-2010)
  • Milon (2010-2012)
  • Lemnos Sports Club (2012)
  • Career stats


  • 160 caps with the Greece Junior National Team
  • 263 caps with the Greece National Team
  • National team

    Nikos Samaras Sport Club YouTube

  • 1989 Junior World Championship - 6th place
  • 1994 FIVB World Championship - 6th place
  • Clubs

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  • 1993 Greek Cup - Runner-up, with Orestiada
  • 1993 Greek Championship - Runner-up, with Orestiada
  • 1995 CEV Cup - Runner-up, with Orestiada
  • 1997 Greek Championship - Runner-up, with Orestiada
  • 1998 Greek Championship - Runner-up, with Orestiada
  • 2000 Greek Cup - Champion, with Iraklis Thessaloniki
  • 2004 Turkish Championship - Runner-up, with Fenerbahçe
  • Death

    Samaras died on Friday 4 January 2013, aged 42, after suffering a brain aneurysm.

    References

    Nikos Samaras Wikipedia