Marko Podraščanin (Serbian: Марко Подрашчанин, born 29 August 1987) is a Serbian professional volleyball player, member of the Serbia men's national volleyball team and Italian club Itas Trentino, participant of the Olympic Games (Beijing 2008, London 2012 and Paris 2024), bronze medallist at the 2010 World Championship, 2011 European Champion, 2019 European Champion, gold medallist at the 2016 World League.

Marko Podraščanin
Personal information
NationalitySerbia Serbia
Born (1987-08-29) 29 August 1987 (age 37)
Novi Sad, SR Serbia, SFR Yugoslavia
Height2.04 m (6 ft 8 in)
Weight101 kg (223 lb)
Spike358 cm (141 in)
Block340 cm (134 in)
Volleyball information
PositionMiddle blocker
Current clubItaly Itas Trentino
Number18
Career
YearsTeams
2005–2007
2007–2008
2008–2016
2016–2020
2020–2024
2024–
Serbia Vojvodina Novi Sad
Italy Corigliano Volley
Italy Volley Lube
Italy Sir Safety Perugia
Italy Trentino Volley
Italy Volley Lube
National team
2006
2006–2024
Federal Republic of Yugoslavia Serbia and Montenegro
Serbia Serbia
Honours

Personal life

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On May 25, 2014 married to Milena. On May 5, 2015 his wife gave birth to their daughter, Mila.[1]

Career

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National team

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On July 19, 2015, Podraščanin was part of the Serbian national team that made it to the final of the World League. Serbia finished silver medallists after losing 0-3 to France in the final.[2][3]

Sporting achievements

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Clubs

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Individual awards

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References

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Awards
Preceded by Best Blocker of
FIVB World League

2008
Succeeded by
Preceded by Best Middle Blocker of
CEV European Championship

2011
2021
ex aequo   Piotr Nowakowski
Succeeded by
TBD
Preceded by Best Middle Blocker of
CEV Champions League

2016/2017
ex aequo   Artem Volvich
2017/2018
ex aequo   Dragan Stanković
Succeeded by
Not awarded