Meet our team
Italy is the absolute queen of modern women's volleyball.
The team is undefeated in official matches since Velasco took over as coach in 2024. They won a gold medal at the Paris Olympics and have also won two consecutive Nations League titles.
They have only lost one set in this tournament, showing great consistency and strength.
While the focus tends to be on point scorer Egonnu, the team is also extremely well-balanced, with high-quality players in each position, including libero De Gennaro and middle blocker Foul.
member
3. Carlotta Cambi S 177cm 1996 Igor Gorgonzola Novara (Italy)
6 Monica De Gennaro L 174cm 1987 Imoco Volley Conegliano (Italy)
7 Eleonora Fersino L 169cm 2000 Vero Volley Milano (Italy)
8 Alessia Orro S 180cm 1998 Fenerbahçe Medicana (Türkiye)
10 Benedetta Sartori MB 186cm 2001 Vero Volley Milano (Italy)
11 Anna Danesi MB 195cm 1996 Vero Volley Milano (Italy)
16 Stella Nervini OH 186cm 2003 Chieri '76 (Italy)
17 Myriam Sylla OH 184cm 1995 Galatasaray Daikin (Türkiye)
18 Paola Egonu OP 195cm 1998 Vero Volley Milano (Italy)
19 Sarah Fahr MB 194cm 2001 Imoco Volley Conegliano (Italy)
21 Loveth Omoruyi OH 186cm 2002 Megabox Vallefoglia (Italy)
22 Gaia Giovannini OH 182cm 2001 Megabox Vallefoglia (Italy)
24 Ekaterina Antropova OP 202cm 2003 Savino Del Bene Scandicci (Italy)
25 Yasmina Akrari MB 187cm 1993 Monviso Volley (Italy)
Directed by Julio Velasco (Argentina)
Projected starting lineup
S Orro
OH Nervini, Scilla
MB Danesi, Fahl
OP Egon
L De Gennaro
Average height (excluding libero): 189.0cm
Featured Players
Paola Egonu
Opposite
195cm
An opposite who boasts world-class scoring ability. With roots in Nigeria, he has been with the national team since his teens and has since become Italy's undisputed ace. His spikes, which make use of his height and flexibility, and his sharp jump serve are a threat.
Looking back at the Nations League match
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