Manuel Zlatanov recorded his highest-scoring match in the Italian SuperLega. The 18-year-old outside hitter for Piacenza scored 15 points in the away game against Trento in the fourth round of the championship, improving his personal best in the elite league.
The young volleyball player was among the key figures for Piacenza, who tried to make a comeback against Trento. Despite the defeat, Zlatanov's performance was featured in the official statistical overview of the Italian volleyball league.
The round proved to be rich in individual achievements. Besides Zlatanov, three other volleyball players improved their personal records for points scored, while others reached important career milestones or climbed in the all-time club rankings.
Records and achievements from the fourth round:
| Volleyball Player | Team | Achievement |
|---|---|---|
| Manuel Zlatanov | Piacenza | 15 points – personal record |
| Aleksandar Nikolov | Lube | 35 points – personal record |
| Nathan Ferral | Cuneo | 31 points – personal record |
| Pardo Matti | Modena | 16 points (6 blocks) – personal record |
| Theo For | Trento | 1500 points in SuperLega |
| Francesco Sani | Verona | Over 500 points for the club |
| Mattia Bottolo | Lube | 1336 points - 17th in the club ranking |
| Jose Miguel Gutierrez | Piacenza | 438 points - 14th in the club ranking |
Particularly impressive are Aleksandar Nikolov's 35 points against Modena, with which the Bulgarian national improved his previous record of 34 points. The achievements of Zlatanov, Feral, and Matti are also personal records, while the other four mark important statistical milestones and positions in the club rankings.
In the fifth round, on November 8, Piacenza hosts Verona, and Lube of the Nikolov brothers visits Allianz Milano.
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