Zehra Güneş

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Zehra Güneş has achieved remarkable success in volleyball, earning recognition both as a team player and individually. Her 2021 CEV Champions League win with Vakıfbank was a career highlight, and her Best Middle Blocker award at the 2023 European Championship underscored her individual excellence. She has also been honored off the court, being named a UNICEF Child Rights Advocate and a Forbes Türkiye 30 Under 30 honoree, reflecting her influence beyond sports.

AwardsZehra Güneş has won several major awards in her career. She was part of the Vakıfbank team that won the 2021 CEV Champions League. In 2023, she was named Best Middle Blocker at the European Championship. She has also won multiple Turkish League titles with her club.

Honours & Distinctions

UNICEF Child Rights Advocate

UNICEF Türkiye·2024

Appointed as a national advocate to promote children's rights.

Forbes Türkiye 30 Under 30

Forbes Türkiye·2025

Recognized as one of the most influential young people in Turkey, a historic first for a volleyball player.

Records & Feats

First volleyball player on Forbes Türkiye 30 Under 30

Historic First·2025

In 2025, she became the first volleyball player to be included in Forbes Türkiye's prestigious 30 Under 30 ranking.