Former Bulgarian national team player Maria Koleva started the season strong in Brazil's Superliga, scoring 14 points (+10) in Dentil/Praia Clube's 3:1 (25–23, 25–20, 21–25, 25–21) victory over Brasília Vôlei in the first round of the championship.
Koleva finished the match with 2 aces, 33% attack efficiency, and stable reception play – 52% positive and 36% perfect reception, according to official statistics.
She was among the most effective for her team and was just one point behind Adenízia, who was the top scorer in the match with 15. The team's setter is national team player Macris Carneiro.
| Player | Points | Aces | Attack efficiency | Positive reception | Perfect reception |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maria Koleva (Praia Clube) | 14 (+10) | 2 | 33% | 52% | 36% |
🏐About the championship
The 2025/26 season marks the 32nd edition of the Brazilian Women's Superliga, in which 12 teams participate:
Dentil/Praia Clube, Gerdau Minas, Sesi Vôlei Bauru, Osasco São Cristóvão Saúde, Fluminense, Sesc RJ Flamengo, Paulistano Barueri, Sancor Seguros Vôlei, Batavo Mackenzie, Brasília Vôlei, Renasce Sorocaba, and Tijuca Tênis Clube.
All Superliga matches are broadcast on Volleyball World TV (VBTV), and some of them – also on Sportv 2 and Ge TV (Grupo Globo). For the first time, all matches are equipped with a challenge system, electronic protocol, and real-time statistics.
The regular season is played in a home/away system, with the top eight teams qualifying for the playoffs (quarter-finals and semi-finals in a best-of-three series, final in a single match).
