After proudly celebrating the first MVP award for the new season in the Italian men's elite, which went to Alex Nikolov, it was the women's turn. Isabelle Haak won the first MVP of the Month award for the 2025-26 season in the Women's Serie A1 volleyball, being selected as the best player for October. The Swedish opposite hitter for Imoco Conegliano surpassed Paola Egonu (Milano), Ekaterina Antropova (Scandicci), and Amber Igiede (Novara).
Despite the loss in the Supercup, Haak was crucial for the "Panthers'" undefeated streak in the championship:
137 points (56% attack efficiency), 7 aces, 11 blocks and a total of 5 MVP awards in 6 matches.
🏐 Team of the Month – October 2025
| Position | Player | Team | Key Achievements |
|---|---|---|---|
| Setter | Sarah Van Aalen | Chieri | 21 points, MVP against Bergamo |
| Opposite | Isabelle Haak | Imoco Conegliano | 137 points, 5 MVP awards |
| Center | Camilla Weitzel | Scandicci | 89 points, 12 aces, 16 blocks |
| Center | Amber Igiede | Novara | 87 points, 61% efficiency, 16 blocks |
| Outside Hitter | Jolien Knollema | Firenze | 155 points, top scorer among outside hitters |
| Outside Hitter | Suvi Katrina Kokkonen | Macerata | 140 points, 11 aces |
| Libero | Eleonora Fersino | Milano | 51.6% perfect reception from 124 attempts |
| Coach | François Salvagni | Cuneo | Instrumental in motivating the team for a 3:0 victory over Scandicci |
Isabelle Haak continues to be the central figure in the Italian championship – stable, powerful, and effective, with a constant influence on Conegliano's results. The second line of selected players reflects the diversity and rejuvenation in Serie A1 – new names like Knollema and Kokkonen show that the league doesn't rely solely on stars but discovers new leaders.
Coach Salvagni is deservedly honored – Cuneo's success against Scandicci showed that hard work and teamwork can defeat even more renowned opponents.
photo: Nikolay Varadinov
