Vakifbank Istanbul Women
Results
| Turkey Ligi Women | 04/12 13:00 | 50 |
[2] Vakifbank Women
v
THY Spor Kulubu Women
[4] 
|
W | 3-0 | |
| Turkey Ligi Women | 04/09 10:00 | 50 |
[4] THY Spor Kulubu Women
v
Vakifbank Women
[2]
|
W | 0-3 | |
| Turkey Ligi Women | 04/04 17:00 | 2 |
[2] Vakifbank Women
v
Eczacibasi Women
[3] 
|
L | 0-3 | |
| Turkey Ligi Women | 04/01 17:00 | 2 |
[3] Eczacibasi Women
v
Vakifbank Women
[2]
|
L | 3-1 | |
| Turkey Ligi Women | 03/28 14:00 | 18 |
[7] Nilufer Bld Women
v
Vakifbank Women
[3]
|
W | 2-3 | |
| Turkey Cup Women | 03/23 15:00 | 2 |
Eczacibasi Women
v
Vakifbank Women
|
L | 3-2 | |
| Turkey Ligi Women | 03/17 11:00 | 26 |
[3] Vakifbank Women
v
Kuzeyboru Women
[5] |
W | 3-1 | |
| Turkey Ligi Women | 03/10 16:30 | 25 |
[2] Eczacibasi Women
v
Vakifbank Women
[3]
|
W | 0-3 | |
| Turkey Ligi Women | 03/06 10:00 | 24 |
[3] Vakifbank Women
v
Adana B.Sehir Bld Women
[11] 
|
W | 3-1 | |
| Turkey Ligi Women | 03/03 16:00 | 23 |
[1] Fenerbahce Women
v
Vakifbank Women
[3]
|
L | 3-1 | |
| Champions League Women | 02/29 17:30 | 3 |
[1] Conegliano Women
v
Vakifbank Women
[2]
|
L | 3-1 | |
| Turkey Ligi Women | 02/24 11:00 | 22 |
[3] Vakifbank Women
v
THY Spor Kulubu Women
[4]
|
W | 3-1 |
Wikipedia - VakıfBank S.K.
VakıfBank Sports Club (Turkish: VakıfBank Spor Kulübü) is a Turkish professional volleyball club based in Istanbul, Turkey. Founded in 1986, VakıfBank SK is currently one of the best women's volleyball teams in the world, having won the FIVB Volleyball Women's Club World Championship a record four times and the European Champions League six times to date.
From 23 October 2012 to 22 January 2014, the team held a 73-games winning streak in all official domestic and international competitions, which was acknowledged as a world record by Guinness World Records. The club won all 52 official games played during the 2012–13 season and all 51 official games played in 2013. VakıfBank collected all five championship trophies unbeaten in the 2012–13 season, being the only club in volleyball history to have achieved this unparalleled feat.
History
The team was established following a merger between two separate teams: VakıfBank and Güneş Sigorta. VakıfBank were originally an Ankara-based team but moved to Istanbul after the merger. Their name changed to VakıfBank Güneş Sigorta, VakıfBank Güneş Sigorta Türk Telekom (VGSTT), VakıfBank Türk Telekom and VakıfBank respectively.
VakıfBank won three unbeaten[] CEV Champions League championships in 2011, 2013, 2017 and 2018, and are the only unbeaten champions in European Champions League history. They also placed second in 1998 and 1999 in this competition. They won the 2013, 2017, 2018 and 2021 Club World Championship, the CEV Top Teams Cup in 2004 and CEV Challenge Cup in 2008 while finishing second in the FIVB Volleyball Women's Club World Championship in 2011 and third in the European Confederation Cup of 2000.
The team is coached by Italian Giovanni Guidetti since 2008. VakıfBank won 47 games of 47 in the 2012–13 season in all competitions including the European Champions League (12 games), Turkish League (29 games), and Turkish Cup (6 games). After that season, they kept most of the players and coaching staff for the 2013–14 season with little changes: Jelena Nikolic, who took a break volleyball for one year, came back to the team[] and Italian international Carolina Costagrande transfers from Chinese club Guangdong Evergrande V.C. instead of Polish spiker Malgorzata Glinka and Japanese Saori Kimura.[] Glinka left the team after three great seasons and moved to her home country for familial reasons.[]
From 23 October 2012 to 22 January 2014, VakıfBank won 73 consecutive victories in all official competitions, which was acknowledged as a world record by Guinness World Records. During this feat the team won an unprecedented 5 trophies including the Club World Championship, European Champions League, and the domestic treble consisting of the Turkish National League, Turkish Cup and Turkish Super Cup. Their streak was finally ended on 27 January 2014 in a game against rivals Fenerbahçe.
The team is known for its talented roster of players, including some of the top volleyball stars in the world. With a combination of skill, athleticism, and teamwork, Vakifbank Istanbul Women consistently perform at a high level and are always a force to be reckoned with on the court.
Their impressive track record includes numerous Turkish League titles, Turkish Cup victories, and multiple triumphs in the prestigious CEV Champions League. They have also represented Turkey on the global stage, competing in international tournaments and showcasing their talent against the best teams from around the world.
With a dedicated fan base and a commitment to excellence, Vakifbank Istanbul Women's volleyball team continues to be a dominant force in the sport, setting the standard for success and inspiring future generations of volleyball players in Turkey and beyond.