Meet our team
At the Paris Olympics, Italy made it to the top four after a dramatic comeback victory over Japan in the quarterfinals.
They finished as runners-up in this year's Nations League, demonstrating their consistent strength.
Unfortunately, their main player, Lavia, was injured during practice and was unable to participate in the World Volleyball Championships, but their powerful attackers, including Micheletto, Bottolo, and Lihilicki, who made the national team this year, are still in good shape. They will be controlled by their unstoppable setter, Giannelli.
member
5 Alessandro Michieletto OH 211cm 2001 Trentino Volley (Italy)
6. Simone Giannelli S 200cm 1996 Sir Safety Perugia (Italy)
7 Fabio Balaso L 178cm 1995 Lube Civitanova (Italy)
8 Riccardo Sbertoli S 188cm 1998 Trentino Volley (Italy)
9 Francesco Sani OH 203cm 2002 Rana Verona (Italy)
11 Kamil Rychlicki OP 204cm 1996 Trentino Volley (Italy)
12 Mattia Bottolo OH 196cm 2000 Lube Civitanova (Italy)
14 Gianluca Galassi MB 201cm 1997 Youth Energy Volley Piacenza (Italy)
16 Yuri Romanò OP 201cm 1997 Fakel Novy Urengoy (Russia)
17 Simone Anzani MB 204cm 1992 Valsa Group Modena (Italy)
19 Roberto Russo MB 207cm 1997 Sir Safety Perugia (Italy)
25 Giovannimaria Gargiulo MB 210cm 1999 Lube Civitanova (Italy)
28 Domenico Pace L 180cm 2000 Youth Energy Volley Piacenza (Italy)
31 Luca Porro OH 193cm 2004 Valsa Group Modena (Italy)
監督：フェルディナンド・デジョルジ (Ferdinando De Giorgi、イタリア)
Main starting lineup
S. Giannelli
OH Micheletto, Bottoro
MB アンザーニ、ルッソ
OP ロマノ
L. Barrasso
Average height (excluding libero): 203.2cm
Featured Players
Alessandro Micheletto
Outside hitter
211cm
A 211cm tall Italian national team point scorer, he delivers high, sharp spikes and serves from his left arm, creating devastating power. He also played as a libero during his under-18 years and excels in defense. He was named the best outside hitter in the VNL 2025.
Simone Giannelli
Setter
200cm
A genius setter who has reigned as the playmaker for the Italian national team for many years. In addition to his creative tossing skills, he is an all-rounder who can score points himself with blocks, serves, and spikes, taking advantage of his 200cm height. At his club Perugia, he is a teammate of Japan national team player Yuki Ishikawa. He was named the best setter in the VNL 2025.
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