Bulgarian setter Simeon Nikolov continues to solidify his position among the leading figures in the Russian Super League. The Lokomotiv (Novosibirsk) player found a place in the ideal team of the 13th round, announced by "BO Sport", after his strong performance in the so-calledSiberian derby.
Key role in the success against Enisey
Lokomotiv convincingly defeated Enisey, and Nikolov was among the main drivers of the game. The setter finished the match with 8 points, from which:
2 aces
3 blocks
Besides his scoring contribution, Moni had significant credit for the team's high attacking efficiency, as the tempo and variety in attack put the opponent under constant pressure.
Ideal team of the 13th round Super League Russia
Setter: Simeon Nikolov (Lokomotiv)
Opposite: Yuri Romano (Fakel)
Outside Hitters: Sergey Savin (Nova), Osniel Mergarejo (Dynamo-LO)
Middle Blockers: Ivan Yakovlev (Belogorie), Alexander Tkachenko (Orenburgzhe)
Libero: Valentin Krotkov (Fakel)
Top scorers of the round overall ranking
| Place | Player | Team | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sapozhkov | Dynamo | 27 |
| 2–3 | Babkevich | Zenit St. Petersburg | 21 |
| 2–3 | Volkov | Zenit-Kazan | 21 |
| 4–6 | Tetyukhin | Belogorie | 17 |
| 4–6 | Romano | Fakel | 17 |
| 4–6 | Merkhareho | Dynamo-LO | 17 |
| 7 | Skulyavichus | Nova | 16 |
| 8 | Labinsky | Zenit-Kazan | 14 |
| 9–11 | Murashko | Dynamo-LO | 12 |
| 9–11 | Yakovlev | Belogorie | 12 |
| 9–11 | Savin | Nova | 12 |
The round was marked by exceptional scoring, with Sapozhkov clearly standing out with 27 points. At the same time, the even distribution of contributions among teams like Zenit and Dynamo-LO is striking, which speaks to the depth of their rosters. Nikolov's presence in the ideal team, even without being among the top scorers, highlights the importance of the setter as the architect of success – a role that the Bulgarian is increasingly confidently fulfilling in the Russian Super League.
