The setter of the Bulgarian national team, Moni Nikolov, showed that outside the volleyball court, he masters yet another art ", that of musical playfulness. In one of his gaming sessions, Moni was caught on video casually swaying to the rhythm of the classic„I Want It That Way“of Backstreet Boys.

The headphones, the concentration in front of the monitor, and the sudden "Tell me why..." created a moment that fans accepted as proof that the setter cansetnot only for attack, but also the mood ", even during a game.

And the jokes in the chat were inevitable:

„Moni, since you're in rhythm withI want it that way, we imagine you setting the ball exactly how you want it on the court!“
„Here he is – Backstreet Moni. If he sets for attack like that, imagine how he sings in game chat!“

The playful moment became a hit among fans not because Moni sings loudly or dramatically, but because he does it in the most natural, human way ", just as a true leader would smile if he wanted to lift the spirits of his teammates.
And if someday Lokomotiv Novosibirsk decide to have a team karaoke, the scene is clear:
Moni stands in front, grabs an imaginary microphone, and instead of "I want it that way", adds his own sports version:

„I wannasetit that way.“
A small episode, a big smile ", and another reason for fans to adore Moni Nikolov.