Two Bulgarian volleyball players were recognized asMVP of their matchesin the 10th round of the second half of the SuperLega Credem Banca season. Aleksandar Nikolov (Cucine Lube Civitanova) and 18-year-old Zhasmin Velichkov (Vero Volley Monza) were among "I MIGLIORI" - the official selection of Lega Volley for the most valuable players per match in the round.
Zhasmin Velichkov - first MVP at 18 years old
For the young outside hitter, this is hisfirst MVP award in the Super League, achieved at just 18 years old.
| Statistic | Value |
|---|---|
| Points | 17 |
| Efficiency rating | +6 |
| Blocks | 3 |
| Aces | 1 |
| Positive reception | 69% |
| Perfect reception | 31% |
| Attack efficiency | 54% |
Almost 70% positive reception guarantees stability when receiving serious serve pressure, and 54% attack efficiency shows high scoring ability with good decision-making. The three blocks also highlight his contribution in the blocking phase. A performance with a clear claim for establishment at the highest level.
Aleksandar Nikolov - offensive leader
Nikolov once again demonstrated his class and was named MVP of his team's match.
| Statistic | Value |
|---|---|
| Points | 34 |
| Efficiency rating | +15 |
| Aces | 1 |
| Blocks | 2 |
| Attack efficiency | 63% |
| Positive reception | 70% |
| Service errors | 11 of 16 |
34 points with 63% attack efficiency are elite-level statistics for the Super League. The +15 rating clearly shows his net influence on the game's balance. The high-risk serve led to more errors, but it does not diminish his offensive dominance.
All MVPs of Round 10
| Match | Result | MVP |
|---|---|---|
| Rana Verona – Sir Susa Sky Perugia | 0:3(15:25,21:25,23:25) | Simone Giannelli (Perugia) |
| Gas Sales Bluenergy Piacenza - Itas Trentino | 3:1(23:25,25:23,25:21,25:22) | Ramazan Efe Mandiraci (Piacenza) |
| Cisterna Volley - Cucine Lube Civitanova | 2:3(18:25,17:25,25:23,29:27,7:15) | Aleksandar Nikolov (Lube) |
| Yuasa Battery Grottazzolina - Valsa Group Modena | 0:3(26:28,18:25,20:25) | Giovanni Sanguinetti (Modena) |
| Vero Volley Monza - Allianz Milano | 3:1(23:25,25:18,25:17,25:21) | Zhasmin Velichkov (Monza) |
| MA Acqua S.Bernardo Cuneo - Sonepar Padova | 2:3(25:21,17:25,25:22,21:25,14:16) | Mattia Orioli (Padova) |
