In comparison to other sports, volleyball’s a sport that doesn’t really get a lot of coverage. But when it’s time for a major competition, an event like the Olympics comes around, people come out in droves to watch these athletes in action.
When it comes to beautiful athletes in the sporting world, tennis players are right up there. They’re talented, and most of those on the WTA tour know how to use their looks for marketability purposes, to gain more fans. But even tennis pros can learn a thing or two from some female volleyball athletes. Some of these female volleyball players have hundreds of thousands of followers on social media, all of whom are constantly itching to see gorgeous pictures, their favorite volleyball players in a different light. There are a number of beautiful female volleyball players around the world. These are 16 that you’d certainly want to get to know.
16 Sabina Altynbekova
Sabina is a 23-year-old volleyball player who hails from Kazakhstan. As is evident from this picture, she’s absolutely stunning. People have been talking about her for quite some time too. There have actually been those who’ve criticized her, saying she shouldn’t be allowed on the court because she’s too beautiful and acts as a distraction! Even one of her coaches has said such a thing, saying the fans go gaga over Sabina alone and it’s as if the other players don’t exist.
15 Alisa Manyonok
Alisa was in the process of carving out a promising career on the volleyball circuit. But she’s stepped away from the game now in favor of a modelling career. It proved to be a decision well made as Alisa’s already become something of an international success as a supermodel. Looking at this pic, she certainly knows how to strut her stuff.
14 Sanja Malagurski
29-year-old Serbian volleyball pro, Sanja Malagurski, has quite a long list of accomplishments in the sport and has plenty going on away from volleyball too. She’s played in Serbia and Italy, and has European championship medals to her name. When she’s not on the court, she’s into her travel, and also works in marketing, PR, and does a spot of copywriting on the side.
13 Stefana Veljković
Stefana Veljković has played for the Serbian national side in three Olympic games. She currently applies her trade for AGIL Volley in the Italian volleyball league where she’s a much-loved figure. Stefana’s great as a middle blocker, but understandably she gets plenty of attention due to other reasons. Stefana gets bums on seats, and that can only be a good thing for the sport of volleyball.
12 Pungky Afriecia
It’s staggering to think that a lot of these players aren’t what you’d call mainstream athletes. Most have to do gigs on the side as they don’t have teams when not representing their countries. Indonesian volleyball player Pungky Afriecia, has no shortage of opportunities coming her way when she’s not playing volleyball. People want to get to know all about her, and it’s clear to see why.
11 Dragana Marinković
If it wasn’t known that she’s a volleyball player, see Dragana out and about, come across a picture of her, and people would think that she’s a model. She’s regarded by many to be one of the most beautiful volleyball players in the game. It’s amazing to think that she doesn’t have a social media presence or any modeling credentials! Fans have to make do with such pics.
10 Marta Menegatti
When it comes to beautiful women in sport, Marta Menegatti has been at the top for quite some time. Beach volleyball players tend to get plenty of attention. But when Marta’s on the sand, all eyes and camera lenses are in her direction. She’s beautiful, and has the physique, is graceful and athletic to match.
9 Naz Aydemir
Naz Aydemir is a highly popular figure in her native Turkey. But people want to know her, and her popularity’s growing around the world, and it’s because of pics like this one. Naz has a strong social media following due to her posting pics like this, where she’s all smiles and looks to be loving life on the court.
8 Jessie Niles
Canadian volleyball player, Jessie Niles, just loves posting snazzy pictures online. A lot of her social media posts are rather artistic. But sometimes, she sees it fit to post one of herself in action, doing what she does best, much to the delight of her fans. She’s been in the national side for some time, and hopefully, from the fans’ point of view, will continue to be for some time yet.
7 Francesca Piccinini
When thinking of volleyball, for some reason the mind’s instantly drawn to country’s like Italy, Spain and Brazil. Francesca’s a much-loved former volleyball player from Italy. She was in tears when she retired, as were volleyball fans around the globe. Evidently, she still keeps in shape post-volleyball. Judging by this pic, she could easily get a gig as a fitness model.
6 Brenda Castillo
Brenda Castillo hails from the Dominican Republic. Evidently, she knows how to get people interested, knows how to work it by posting steamy pics on social media. She’s got a strong social media presence and volleyball fans just love her for it. This pic had a massive effect on social media and started making the rounds. As a result of which, a lot more people wanted to get to know Brenda.
5 Vilmarie Mojica
Vilmarie Mojica is a player from Puerto Rico. She has a long list of accomplishments to her name, including captaining her national side during their qualification battle for the 2008 Olympics. But aside from her volleyball activity, she gets plenty of attention due to pictures like this one. When Vilmarie’s on court, you can bet your bottom dollar people are going to be watching.
4 Samantha Bricio
Mexican player Samantha Bricio got into the game early. She’s the youngest player to play for her national side. Samantha’s known for a couple of things; one is her crazy serves, and the other, her beauty. The 25-year-old has received best server and best scorer awards, certainly an all-rounder.
3 Daria Malygina
25-year-old Russian volleyball pro Daria Malygina seems to be living her best life. She absolutely loves life as a pro, being on the road and doing what she loves to do, her hobby and her passion as a professional. The game situation wasn’t going her way when this pic was taken. But nevertheless, she’s a highly popular player in Russia, one people want to know all about.
2 Anouk Verge-Depre
When it comes to the most beautiful volleyball players in the world, Anouk Verge-Depre is right up there at the top of most people’s lists. The Swiss beach volleyball player is regarded by many to be one of the most beautiful athletes, not just in volleyball, but in sport in general. The number of sponsorship deals she’s acquired and photoshoots she’s done over the years, is testimony to that.
1 Jaqueline Carvalho
Evidently, Brazilian volleyball pro Jaqueline Carvalho puts a great deal of importance on her fitness. Aside from her exploits on the volleyball court, Jaqueline’s a woman who could easily pass for a fitness model. She’s got the looks, has the physique, and the workout attire to match. Jaqueline’s a woman who knows how to work it. It’s no surprise that she’s closing in on a million Instagram followers with pics like this one.
Sources - World of Volley, Instagram