Bulgarian volleyball players in France are starting the second part of the championship with excellent individual statistics. After 13 rounds in Marmara SpikeLigue, two of our athletes are among the top 10 best scorers – a well-deserved recognition for their stable performance since the beginning of the season.
Venislav Antov (Tourcoing) is the most prominent Bulgarian name in the ranking. The national player holds third place among scorers with 268 points and is a key figure in the attack of one of the championship leaders. Vladimir Garkov (Saint-Nazaire) also finds a place in the top ten, showing consistency and significant influence in his team's offensive strategy.
An interesting detail is that among attackers, Antov is number 2 in the championship, while Garkov occupies 9th position – further proof of a strong Bulgarian presence on French soil. This clarification is important because it goes beyond the pure statistics of total points scored.
Top 3 best scorers in Marmara SpikeLigue after 13 rounds 🔝
🥇🇵🇱 David Dulski
🥈🇸🇮 Nik Mujanović
🥉🇧🇬 Venislav Antov
Full ranking of scorers after 13 rounds
David Dulski (Nice) – 283 pts.
Nik Mujanović (Tours) – 282 pts.
Venislav Antov (Tourcoing) – 268 pts.
Vasily Molotkov (Paris) – 244 pts.
Xavier Ketrzynski (Cannes) – 240 pts.
Filip Jönsson (Saint-Nazaire) – 217 pts.
Timo Beriot (Toulouse) – 215 pts.
Thomas Pujol (Poitiers) – 214 pts.
Nathan Canovas (Plessis-Robinson) – 211 pts.
Daniel Martins de Pinho (Ajaccio) – 211 pts.
Vladimir Garkov (Saint-Nazaire) – 200 pts.
Ignacio Luengas (Tourcoing) – 187 pts.
In fourth place in the standings is the well-known in our country Vasily Molotkov, who played for Montana last season. The Russian is a youth product of Lokomotiv Novosibirsk and continues to be among the most effective scorers in the French elite.
Standings in Marmara SpikeLigue after 13 rounds
| Team | Points | Matches | Wins | Losses | Sets (won) | Sets (lost) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tours | 32 | 13 | 11 | 2 | 35 | 14 |
| Tourcoing | 31 | 13 | 12 | 1 | 36 | 16 |
| Montpellier | 31 | 13 | 11 | 2 | 36 | 16 |
| Plessis-Robinson | 24 | 13 | 9 | 4 | 29 | 21 |
| Poitiers | 21 | 13 | 6 | 7 | 29 | 26 |
| Sète | 19 | 13 | 7 | 6 | 25 | 25 |
| Toulouse | 17 | 13 | 5 | 8 | 24 | 27 |
| Nice | 17 | 13 | 5 | 8 | 25 | 29 |
| Narbonne | 16 | 13 | 5 | 8 | 22 | 29 |
| Cannes | 15 | 13 | 5 | 8 | 21 | 30 |
| Paris | 15 | 13 | 4 | 9 | 22 | 30 |
| Chaumont | 12 | 13 | 3 | 10 | 20 | 33 |
| Saint Nazaire | 11 | 13 | 5 | 8 | 19 | 33 |
| Ajaccio | 9 | 13 | 3 | 10 | 17 | 31 |
Tours continues to hold the top spot, but Tourcoing is right behind the leader and remains fully in the fight for first place. Saint Nazaire's rise from the bottom is also noteworthy, coinciding with Vladimir Garkov's more stable performances. The balance in the middle of the table suggests a competitive second half of the season.
A Look at Today
Today the Bulgarians will play their first matches of the new year.
Venislav Antov and Tourcoing host Montpellier in a direct clash between top teams.
Vladimir Garkov's Saint Nazaire visits Chaumont, led by former Bulgaria national team coach Silvano Prandi.
The beginning of 2026 promises new strong evenings for Bulgarian volleyball players in the French elite.
