Nimir Abdel-Aziz (born 5 February 1992) is a Dutch professional volleyball player who plays as an opposite hitter for and captains both Efeler Ligi club Ziraat Bankası S.K. and the Netherlands national team.
Career National team Abdel-Aziz made his debut as the setter for the Dutch national team in 2011 against Belgium. He won the European League in 2012, after beating Turkey in the final.
Position change In 2016, Abdel-Aziz changed his position from setter to opposite hitter in his club Stade Poitevin Poitiers. He has since then continued his volleyball career as an opposite in both clubs and the Dutch National Team.
During the 2020–21 CEV Champions League, he had to briefly play the setter role after both of the lined up setters were not available to compete in the pool play due to the COVID-19.
Personal life Abdel-Aziz was born in the Netherlands to a Chadian father and Dutch mother.
Honours
Club CEV Champions League 2012–13 – with Bre Banca Lannutti Cuneo 2020–21 – with Trentino Volley AVC Champions League 2022 – with Paykan Tehran 2025 – with Al Rayyan Domestic 2009–10 Dutch Championship, with Dynamo Apeldoorn
Individual awards 2012: European League – Best server 2012: European League – Best setter 2021: CEV European Championship – Best opposite 2025: AVC Champions League – Most valuable player 2025: AVC Champions League – Best opposite
References
External links
Player profile at LegaVolley.it Player profile at PlusLiga.pl Player profile at Volleybox.net