Novosibirsk Lokomotiv officially announced the signing of outside hitter Fyodor Voronkov. The transfer is directly related to the absence of Sam Deroo, who will not be available to the team due to a serious illness. The club management reacted quickly, betting on an experienced and already established player from the Russian Super League.
The 30-year-old Voronkov arrives from Dynamo-LO (Sosnovy Bor), where he was among the key figures this season and ranked as the team's third-highest scorer.
Fyodor Voronkov's statistics for the 2025/2026 season
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Matches | 15 |
| Total points | 113 |
| Attack efficiency | 44% |
| Positive reception | 54% |
An average of over 7 points per match and stable attack efficiency show that Voronkov is not an episodic participant, but a real factor. Even more important for Lokomotiv is the high percentage of positive reception, which suggests that the Russian can take on a serious load in the first line – a key element in Sam Deroo's absence.
Physical profile and role in the squad
| Metric | Data |
|---|---|
| Height | 207 cm |
| Date of birth | 10.12.1995 |
| Sports title | Master of Sport |
With a height of 207 cm, Voronkov gives Lokomotiv additional height in attack and stability in blocking. Thus, he fits the team's power style and is a logical choice to compensate for Deroo's absence, especially against physically strong opponents.
Competition among outside hitters in Lokomotiv
| Player |
|---|
| Omar Kurbanov |
| Alexander Markin |
| Egor Feoktistov |
| Fyodor Voronkov |
The presence of several options at the outside hitter position provides depth, but Voronkov's arrival brings something else – experience and proven quality. He enters the rotation not as a deep reserve, but as a real candidate for a starting spot.
Club career
| Period | Team |
|---|---|
| 2011–2012 | Zarya Altaya (Barnaul, youth) |
| 2012–2016 | Universitet (Barnaul) |
| 2016–2019 | Nova (Novokuibyshevsk) |
| 2019–2021 | Zenit-Kazan |
| 2021–2024 | Zenit (Saint Petersburg) |
| 2024–2026 | Dynamo-LO |
| 2026 – present | Lokomotiv (Novosibirsk) |
Voronkov's career has taken him through leading clubs in Russia, including Zenit-Kazan, which means experience in high-pressure matches and battles for accolades – a factor of particular importance for Lokomotiv.
Trophies and accolades
| Achievement | Year |
|---|---|
| Russian Cup | 2019 |
| Bronze – Club World Championship | 2019 |
| Silver – Russian Championship | 2019/20 |
| Russian Supercup | 2020 |
His trophy record shows that Lokomotiv is acquiring not just a stable competitor, but a volleyball player who has already been part of teams winning accolades at the highest level.
Achievements with the Russian national team
| Achievement | Year |
|---|---|
| Silver medal – U-23 World Championship | 2017 |
| Winner of the Nations League | 2019 |
Medals with the national team complete Voronkov's profile as an internationally proven competitor, accustomed to the pressure of major tournaments.
Currently, Lokomotiv holds second place in the Russian Championship, while Dinamo-LO is sixth. The acquisition of Fyodor Voronkov is a pragmatic and timely move, with which the Novosibirsk club aims to maintain stability and depth in its squad and continue the fight for the title, despite the significant absence of Sam Deroo.
