Bulgarian national player Aleksandar Nikolov solidified his status as one of the leading figures in the Italian SuperLega. In the past 21st round, the outside hitter for Cucine Lube Civitanova finished as No. 1 among scorers and topped the ranking in attack points, demonstrating high efficiency and stability in key moments.
No. 1 in points for the round
Nikolov scored 34 points, leaving serious competition behind, including established names in the championship.
| Player | Team | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Aleksandar Nikolov | Cucine Lube Civitanova | 34 |
| Tommaso Barotto | Cisterna | 29 |
| Ramazan Efe Mandiraci | Piacenza | 25 |
| Ferre Reggers | Milano | 22 |
| Mattia Orioli | Padova | 20 |
With a 5-point lead over the second-ranked player, Nikolov demonstrated not only high scoring but also consistency throughout the entire match. Such a difference at the top in such a competitive championship is indicative of individual dominance within the round.
Leader in attack
Even more impressive is his performance in offense. The Bulgarian scored 31 points in attack – the best achievement among all players in the 21st round.
| Player | Team | Attack points |
|---|---|---|
| Aleksandar Nikolov | Cucine Lube Civitanova | 31 |
| Tommaso Barotto | Cisterna | 26 |
| Ferre Reggers | Milano | 22 |
The 5-point lead over the second-placed team and 9 points over the third in the standings highlights Nikolov's immense impact offensively. 31 of his total 34 points came directly from attack – a clear indicator that Lube relied on him as the primary finishing option on the wings.
In a round where Modena impressed with 67.7% attack efficiency and 38.5% positive reception, Monza dominated in blocking (16 points at the net), and Piacenza was most effective from serve (10 aces), Nikolov's individual performance stood out as the strongest personal highlight.
In the Team of the Round
The Bulgarian's performance also received official recognition, as he was included in the Team of the Round for the 21st round on the websitevolleynews.itand by author Paolo Cozzi:
Giannelli (P), Barotto (O), Mandiraci (S),Nikolov (S)Bartha (C), Sanguinetti (C), Balaso (L).
His presence among the best in the symbolic week is further proof that his dominance is not only statistical but also visible in the overall context of the round.
The Bulgarian didn't just enter the statistical rankings – he topped them in the most crucial offensive indicators. In the final phase of the regular season, this is a clear signal of his form and his role in Civitanova's ambitions.
With these 34 points in the 21st round, Nikolov solidified his No. 1 position in the scorers' ranking and entered the final round as the favorite for the award.
