Péter Veres (born 22 February 1979) is a Hungarian former professional volleyball player who played as an outside hitter. He was a member of the Hungary men's national volleyball team from 2001 to 2008 and returned in 2014. Veres had an extensive international club career, earning national titles and continental medals. From 2019 to 2021, he managed the women's volleyball team at Fatum Nyíregyháza.

Career

Club Career

Veres began his professional career with Nyíregyháza, winning the Hungarian Championship in the 1997–98 season. He later played for clubs in Italy, Spain, Qatar, Russia, and Poland. He spent three seasons with

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, where he won two Russian Championships and finished third in the 2010–11

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, earning the ''Best Receiver'' award. In 2013, Veres joined Polish powerhouse

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, helping them win the Polish SuperCup and finish second in the 2013–14 PlusLiga season.

National Team Career

Veres represented the

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from 2001 to 2008 and made a return in 2014. His return brought valuable experience to a young national squad competing in the European Championship qualifiers.

Coaching Career

After retiring from professional play, Veres became head coach of the women's team at Fatum Nyíregyháza from 2019 to 2021.

Sporting Achievements

Clubs

* Hungarian Championship ** 1997–98 – Gold, with Nyíregyháza * Spanish Championship ** 2003–04 – Gold, with Unicaja Almería ** 2004–05 – Gold, with Unicaja Almería * Russian Championship ** 2010–11 – Gold, with

** 2011–12 – Gold, with

* Polish SuperCup ** 2013 – Gold, with

* Polish Championship ** 2013–14 – Silver, with

* CEV Champions League ** 2010–11 – Bronze, with

* CEV Cup ** 2011–12 – Gold, with

Individual Awards

* 2011 – Best Receiver of the

Final Four

References

External Links

Péter Veres at Volleybox

Péter Veres at CEV.eu

League Volley Serie A player profile

PlusLiga player profile

Interview on VolleyCountry
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