Zehra Gunes is a Turkish volleyball player who plays as a middle blocker. She is a member of the Turkish women’s national volleyball team and plays for Vakifbank Istanbul. Many fans noticed her superb skills and stunning looks in the 2021 Olympics. Since then, many are asking about who this angelic athlete really is.
Who Is Zehra Gunes?
Gunes was born on July 7, 1999 in the Turkish city of Kartal, close to Istanbul. The 24 year old stands at 6 foot 6, and weighs 88 kg. Growing up she had a strong desire to play sports and had supportive parents.
As a rising star with potential, much of Zehra’s private life is a mystery. She reportedly dated Eren Ali Disli for over a year but their relationship ended in December 2022 and they removed photos of each from their Instagram accounts. Zehra is believed to be single.
How Did She Start Playing Volleyball?
Zehra joined a local volleyball team at 12 years old and moved to Besiktas J.K. for the 2016-17 Turkish Women’s Volleyball League season. But she returned to her original club a season later, where Gubes won her first league title.
In the same season, she played in the first-rate Vestel Venus Sultans League and was granted the Vestel Special Prize. These years were the start of her being exposed to the international sports scene.
How Did Gunes Get Famous?
The gifted Zehra started to gain fans after participating in the European and World volleyball competitions. Gunes won multiple Best Middle Blocker titles in different events, as well as a gold medal in the 2017 FIVB Volleyball Women’s U23 World Championship.
However, it wasn’t until the Tokyo Olympics in 2021 that she gained a massive following on social media. Even after Turkey lost against South Korea in the quarterfinals, many were starstruck by Gunes and her plays but especially with her appearance.
Zehra went viral on Twitter during the match when an enthusiastic fan stated, “Zehra Gunes marry me,” and searches for her name skyrocketed. The Turkish beauty now has 3.8 million followers on Instagram.
Net Worth
Gunes earns money from a variety of income streams. According to her Instagram bio, she is a Nike athlete and is represented by Shining Stars. Outside of sport, she also enjoys advocating for other things in life. She has become a popular figure and works with well-known brands, such as Mercedes and L’Oreal. Zehra Gunes’ net worth is estimated to be around $500,000.
