Latest Ranking

  • FIVB world ranking: #10
  • Ranking points: 254.86
  • Ranking update: 01 May 2026 - 03:46 pm UTC
  • Confederation: European Volleyball Confederation

Head Coach

Giulio Cesare Bregoli

Core Players

  • Hanna Orthmann - featured core player; profile focus: first-contact pressure, transition scoring and leadership moments.
  • Lina Alsmeier - featured core player; profile focus: wing-side scoring, serve pressure and late-set point production.
  • Camilla Weitzel - featured core player; profile focus: tempo control, block-defense connection and middle-lane pressure.
  • Anna Pogany - featured core player; profile focus: reception stability, transition coverage and rotation balance.

History And Honors

  • European Championship medal history
  • World Grand Prix/VNL competitive runs
  • Olympic qualification campaigns

Tactical Profile

Germany is a structured side that depends on tough serving, middle blocking and reliable wing reception. Orthmann and Alsmeier give the team scoring from the left when healthy.

High Moment

Recent European and VNL campaigns have kept Germany in the top-10 discussion as a disciplined, difficult opponent.

Germany Women's National Volleyball Team match and podium photo 1

Germany Women's National Volleyball Team match and podium photo 2

Germany Women's National Volleyball Team match and podium photo 3

Editorial Notes

This profile is a first-pass research draft for the current top-20 ranking set. Coach and roster information should be rechecked before major tournament publishing windows because national-team call-ups and staff appointments can change quickly.