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Two Bulgarians included in the Dream Team of the 2025 World Volleyball Championship

Alexander Nikolov is best outhitter, Alex Grozdanov - best middle blocker

Alexander Nikolov is the top scorer in the championship
Photo: volleyballworld.com

Two players from the Bulgarian national volleyball team have been included in the "Dream Team" for the 2025 FIVB Men's World Championship which ended today in the Philippines with a historic silver medal for Bulgaria. 

21-year-old Bulgarian volleyball player Alexander Nikolov topped the World Championship's leading scorer ranking with 173 points. He has been included in the championship Dream Team as best outside hitter alongside Alessandro Michieletto (Italy)

The captain of the Bulgarian national team captain Aleks Grozdanov (27) was included in the Dream Team as a best middle blocker along with the middle blocker Jakub Kochanowski from Poland. 



Edited by Miglena Ivanova
English: R. Petkova



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