Simeon Nikolov made it into the dream team of the first week of the Nations League - as acknowledged by the popular volleyball Instagram page @passvolley.
Bulgarian mark among the best: Simeon Nikolov
The young Bulgarian setter Simeon Nikolov made it into the so-called "dream team" of the first week of the Nations League. He played a key role in the performance of the national team, which recorded two wins and two losses.
His contribution was particularly impressive in the match against Argentina, where he served two aces at the end of the match and literally sealed the victory for Bulgaria. With his excellent play, Nikolov is establishing himself as one of the most promising young setters in international volleyball.
Dream Team according to @passvolley:
Setter:Simeon Nikolov (Bulgaria)
Opposite:Kevin Sasak (Poland)
Middle Blockers:Yurii Semeniuk (Ukraine), Simon Torwie (Germany)
Outside Hitters:Marlon Yant (Cuba), Maike Reis (Brazil)
Libero:Efe Mandiraci (Turkey)
This unofficial but popular selection is another recognition of the talent and efforts of Simeon Nikolov and the entire Bulgarian volleyball generation. We look forward to his performances in the next rounds of the competition.
Important clarification:This is not an official nomination from FIVB or the tournament organizers. This is a selection compiled by the popular Instagram page @passvolley, which often publishes analyses, rankings, and highlights from world volleyball. The same page is also cited by the official website of the Bulgarian Volleyball Federation (BVF), which underscores its growing popularity and trust among fans.