Focus: Simeon Nikolov - "the predestined", as told by Gianlorenzo Blengini
Simeon Nikolov, the young star of Bulgarian volleyball, is attracting the attention of experts and coaches in world sports. He is the son of the legend Vladimir Nikolov and younger brother of Aleksandar Nikolov from "Lube Civitanova". Born in 2006, Simeon is already establishing himself as one of the most promising young setters.
With an impressive height of almost two meters and ten centimeters, he possesses exceptional physical attributes – a jump of over 3.60 m and a block that literally "brings down the night" on opponents. His serve is extremely effective, and his setting technique promises to make him a generational talent. As they say in such cases -the setter of the future.
Gianlorenzo "Kiko" Blengini, his national coach, tells us.
Early Talent
According to Bulgaria's national coach, Gianlorenzo Blengini, Simeon not only has enormous talent but also demonstrates a maturity untypical for his age. "He only turned 18 a few days ago (November 24), but he was already a starter in the Nations League this summer. Of course, he is at the beginning of his development and must go through a technical and tactical process that will depend on the team he plays for," notes Blengini.
Exceptional attitude and impressive jump
Blengini emphasizes that Simeon is exceptionally quick in assimilating technical instructions. His physical attributes, both height and jump, are remarkable, especially for his age.
Setter or Opposite?
Although his physical data allow for development in more than one position, Simeon has clearly chosen to be a setter. "This is his personal choice, and I think it is important to respect that decision," explains Blengini.
Versatile Player
Simeon has already demonstrated flexibility in his game, including as a temporary attacker in certain rotations. This shows his ability to adapt to different situations on the court, which is key for his development.
Advice for the Future
Blengini emphasizes the importance of choosing the right team and coach for the development of young talents like Simeon. "The coach is a key factor in a player's improvement – not only in the quality of training, but also in creating an environment that stimulates development. He is one of those boys and we have already discussed this, including with his father."
SuperLega as the ultimate goal
The Italian SuperLega is the next logical step for Simeon, but according to Blengini, it is important that this happens at the right time and in the right place. "He is certainly destined for great achievements," concludes the coach.
THE IMPORTANCE OF CHOOSING THE RIGHT COACH
"It's always difficult for me to talk about colleagues. These are unwritten rules, but overall, I think one of the main things for improvement, not only for young players, is the coach. Regardless of whether you play as a starter or a reserve in a team where the quality of training is high. I'm not saying this because it's my profession, but because ultimately, this is what influences the development process the most. Therefore, the choice of coach is a very important criterion, especially for a young player who needs to complete the building process."
PREDETERMINED
"The Super League, if one can endure it, both due to its technical structure and one's personality, is obviously the best place to accelerate one's own development. Simeon Nikolov still needs to adjust some things in his distribution, but it is obvious that if one weighs his thoughts against his age, he is definitely predetermined."]}``` </body></html> प्रतिमा:
