Nikolay Apalikov
# Nikolay Apalikov

Nikolay Sergeevich Apalikov (Russian: Апаликов, Николай Сергеевич; born on 26 August 1982) is a Russian volleyball player. He was born in Orsk, Orenburg Oblast, USSR. He was a member of the Russian team that clinched the gold medal at the 2012 Summer Olympics.

## Career

started his professional career in Lokomotiv-Izumrud, the team based in Ekaterinburg. Nikolay won the 2011–12 CEV Champions League playing with Zenit Kazan. He also won the Best Blocker award in that competition.

## Awards

### Individuals

* 2011–12 CEV Champions League "Best Blocker"

### Clubs

* 2008/09, 2009/10, 2010/11 Russian Men's Volleyball Championship
* 2000/01, 2007/08, 2009/10 Russian Men's Volleyball Cup
* 2007–08 CEV Champions League - Champion, Dynamo-Tattransgaz
* 2010–11 CEV Champions League - Runner-up, with Zenit Kazan
* 2011–12 CEV Champions League - Champion, with Zenit Kazan
* 2014–15 CEV Champions League - Champion, with Zenit Kazan

### National team

* 2005 European Volleyball Championship
* 2011 World League
* 2011 World Cup
