Alex Nikolov officially topped the scorers' ranking in the Italian SuperLega after the 22nd and final round of the regular season. The Bulgarian national not only surpassed his main competitor Ferre Reggers but also solidified his lead in average points per set – an indicator that clearly outlines his higher efficiency.
The news comes at a particularly strong moment for the outside hitter of Cucine Lube Civitanova – on the day he was announced as Bulgaria's #2 Athlete, he was also "crowned" as the #1 scorer of the regular season in one of the most competitive leagues in the world. This recognition comes just months after Nikolov grabbed the award for highest-scoring player at the World Championship in Manila.
Top 3 Scorers – Regular Season 2025/2026
| Position | Player | Team | Matches | Sets | Points | Points / Set |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aleksandar Nikolov | Cucine Lube Civitanova | 21 | 80 | 450 | 5,62 |
| 2 | Ferre Reggers | Allianz Milano | 22 | 80 | 430 | 5,37 |
| 3 | Velko Masulovic | Sonepar Padova | 22 | 85 | 331 | 3,89 |
The 20-point difference between Nikolov and Reggers is significant, especially considering that the Bulgarian has played one less match. With an equal number of sets played (80), his lead in average points per set – 5.62 against 5.37 – demonstrates higher attack efficiency and greater impact in crucial moments. The third-ranked player lags significantly behind, effectively turning the race into a duel between Nikolov and Reggers.
Lead with Fewer Matches
Nikolov finished the regular season with 450 points from 21 matches and 80 sets. The fact that he played one less game due to a suspension after two red cards makes his achievement even more impressive.
In the final round, the Bulgarian scored 16 points, while Reggers finished with 18, but this was not enough for the Belgian to close the accumulated gap.
The key indicator remains efficiency per set. This is where Nikolov has an advantage, demonstrating consistency throughout the season.
Shake-up in the top three
The real change occurred in third position – Velko Masulovic displaced Nathan Ferral from the podium. Nevertheless, the distance to the top two remains significant – over 100 points, which clearly shows that the battle for the "top scorer" award was effectively a duel.
Conclusion
Considering the statistical indicators and the lead in key categories, Alex Nikolov fully deservedly finishes the regular season as the #1 scorer in Italy's SuperLega.
His leadership is not solely due to accumulated volume, but to higher average productivity per set. This is a sign of class and maturity, which he demonstrates both with his club team and with the national jersey.
The Bulgarian reinforces his position among the most effective attackers in world volleyball – and does so in a championship where every point is hard-earned.
