Today, the Italian Volleyball Federation officially announced to the International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) the list of 25 players included in the extended squad for the 2025 Men's Volleyball World Championship. The championship will take place from September 12 to 28 in Manila, Philippines.

Italy will defend its title from the last World Championship and will once again be among the main favorites for gold. Head coachFerdinando De Giorgiwill determine the final group of14 volleyball playerswho will represent the country in Manila.

Italy begins its participation on September 14 (Sunday), when it will faceAlgeriaat 3:30 PM Bulgarian time. This will be followed by matches againstBelgium(September 16, 3:30 PM) andUkraine(September 18, 3:30 PM).

Italy's extended squad (25 players):

Setters:

• Simone Giannelli (Sir Susa Vim Perugia)

• Riccardo Sbertoli (Itas Trentino)

• Mattia Boninfante (Cucine Lube Civitanova)

• Paolo Porro (Gas Sales Bluenergy Piacenza)

Opposites:

• Kamil Rychlicki (ZAKSA Kędzierzyn-Koźle, Poland)

• Yuri Romano (Fakel Yamal, Russia)

• Alessandro Bovolenta (Piacenza)

• Tommaso Guzzo (Cisterna)

Outside hitters:

• Daniele Lavia (Itas Trentino)

• Alessandro Michieletto (Itas Trentino)

• Mattia Bottolo (Cucine Lube Civitanova)

• Francesco Recine (Milano)

• Luca Porro (Valsa Group Modena)

• Francesco Sani (Rana Verona)

• Davide Gardini (Padova)

Middle blockers:

• Simone Anzani (Modena)

• Roberto Russo (Perugia)

• Gianluca Galassi (Milano)

• Giovanni Gargiulo (Civitanova)

• Giovanni Sanguinetti (Modena)

• Lorenzo Cortesia (Verona)

• Edoardo Caneschi (Milano)

Libero:

• Fabio Balaso (Cucine Lube Civitanova)

• Gabriele Laurenzano (Itas Trentino)

• Domenico Pace (Gas Sales Bluenergy Piacenza)

The selection shows strong competition in every position and serious rotation options. Italy will aim to solidify its leading role in world volleyball and add another world title to its showcase.

photo:volleyballworld.com