Olympiacos: New Volleyball Transfer with Spencer
Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Olympiacos has signed Elder Spencer, a middle blocker from Cape Verde, for the men's volleyball team for the 2026/27 season.
- Spencer is known for his athleticism, blocking, and serving, and had a successful season with Las Palmas in Spain.
- He expressed excitement about joining Olympiacos, citing its history, winning mentality, and ambitious project.
Greek sports club Olympiacos is actively strengthening its men's volleyball team for the upcoming 2026/27 season with the acquisition of Elder Spencer. The club announced the signing of the middle blocker from Cape Verde, adding him to the Piraeus-based team's roster.
I am very happy and proud to join Olympiacos. This is a special moment in my career!
Spencer, a left-handed player born on October 6, 1992, stands at 2.00 meters tall. He is recognized for his athleticism, blocking ability, and serving prowess. He comes off a strong season with Spanish club Las Palmas, where he contributed to their league championship win. In 76 sets, Spencer scored 219 points, with 148 successful attacks (66% efficiency), 20 aces, and 51 blocks. He also reached the quarterfinals of the CEV Champions League with impressive performances.
I look forward to starting this new chapter with such a historic club. My goal is to help the team achieve its goals, improve every day, and give my best in every practice and every match.
Prior to his stint in Spain, Spencer played for Saint-Nazaire in France for four seasons (2021-25), winning a French championship and earning recognition as the team's best player. He was twice named the best attacker in the French league and once the best blocker and best middle blocker.
I want to contribute to winning titles and make our fans proud.
Spencer conveyed his enthusiasm for joining Olympiacos, calling it a "special moment" in his career. He stated his goal is to help the team achieve its objectives, improve daily, and give his best in every practice and match. "I want to contribute to winning titles and make our fans proud," he said. He chose Olympiacos due to its "great history, winning mentality, and ambitious project," noting that the decision was easy once the opportunity arose. Spencer acknowledged Olympiacos as the most successful club in Greece with a rich history, passionate fans, and high expectations each season, always competing for trophies at the highest level. He looks forward to playing in front of the fans and believes they can achieve great things together.
I chose Olympiacos because of the club's great history, its winning mentality, and its ambitious project. When the opportunity presented itself, the decision was easy for me because I know what a great club Olympiacos is!
Originally published by Ta Nea in Greek. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.