National team captain Alex Grozdanov took sole lead in the blocking ranking in the Polish PlusLiga. The middle blocker topped the standings after his strong performance in the last match against epsk Malow Suwa ki, in which he finished with 7 successful blocks a key contribution that put him at the top.
Grozdanov now has 61 direct points from blocks after 19 matches and 77 sets played, surpassing the competition in both efficiency and consistency.
PlusLiga Blocking Ranking
| No. | Player | Matches | Sets | Block Points | Blocks per Set |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alex Grozdanov | 19 | 77 | 61 | 0,79 |
| 2 | Lukasz Usowicz | 20 | 73 | 46 | 0,63 |
| 3 | Moussa Gueye | 19 | 80 | 39 | 0,49 |
| 4 | Bartlomiej Lemanski | 19 | 72 | 34 | 0,47 |
| 5 | Szymon Jakubiszak | 19 | 86 | 63 | 0,73 |
Although Szymon Jakubiszak has more total blocks (63), he achieved them in significantly more sets (86), which lowers his average to 0.73 per set. It is precisely the
blocks per set
metric that puts Grozdanov in first place
0.79 is the highest coefficient among the leading middle blockers in the league. This means almost one direct block in every set
extremely high efficiency for such a long period of the season.
7 Blocks That Changed the Top
In the match against epsk Malow Suwa ki, the Bulgarian demonstrated excellent game reading and synchronization with the wing blockers. His seven successful blocks not only stopped the opponent's momentum at crucial moments but also provided the statistical leap needed for the leading position.
His performance confirms the trend of recent weeks Grozdanov is among the most consistent middle blockers in the PlusLiga, and in addition to direct points, he also significantly influences the organization of the opponent's attack through proper positioning and closing the diagonals.
The Bulgarian Factor in PlusLiga
His ascent to the top is further proof of the strong presence of Bulgarian middles in one of the strongest championships in Europe. If he maintains this effectiveness, Grozdanov has every chance to finish the season as Poland's best blocker – a recognition that would carry serious weight for both his club career and the national team.
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