Rising star Iva Dudova joins Eczacibasi Dynavit

#CLVolleyW silver medal winners Eczacibasi Dynavit ISTANBUL have added promising young opposite hitter Iva Dudova to their roster as part of the club’s preparations for the 2026/2027 season.

Commenting on the transfer, Eczacibasi Sports Club General Manager Bilun Yılmaz said:
“We are delighted to welcome a young player we have been following closely for a long time and whose potential we truly believe in. We believe Iva will find the right environment at Eczacibasi Dynavit to showcase her talent, continue her development, and contribute to the team. With the discipline of hard work and the strong culture of our club, we believe she can reach an even higher level in the years ahead.”

About Iva Dudova

Born in 2006, Iva Dudova plays as an opposite hitter. Standing at 198 cm, the Bulgarian player joins Eczacibasi Dynavit after a successful spell with Maritza PLOVDIV, where she won multiple Bulgarian League and Bulgarian Cup titles while also gaining valuable experience in the CEV Champions League.

Dudova attracted attention at an early age with her powerful attacking game and impressive physical presence. She was named Best Opposite Spiker at the 2021 CEV U16 European Championship, where she also finished among the tournament’s top scorers. At the 2025 FIVB U21 World Championship, Dudova once again emerged as one of Bulgaria’s key offensive weapons and ranked among the competition’s leading scorers.

Career Highlights

Club Achievements
•    Bulgarian League Champion (2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026)
•    Bulgarian Cup Champion (2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026)

National Team Achievements
•    Bronze Medal – 2021 U16 European Championship
•    Silver Medal – 2022 U17 Balkan Championship
•    Bronze Medal – 2023 U18 Balkan Championship
•    Bronze Medal – 2024 U21 Balkan Championship
•    Silver Medal – 2025 U21 Balkan Championship

Individual Awards
•    Best Opposite Spiker & Top Scorer – 2021 U16 European Championship
•    Best Opposite Spiker – 2022 U17 Balkan Championship
•    Top Scorer – 2025 FIVB U21 World Championship
•    MVP – 2025/2026 Bulgarian League