Latest Ranking
- FIVB world ranking: #8
- Ranking points: 270.58
- Ranking update: 01 May 2026 - 03:46 pm UTC
- Confederation: European Volleyball Confederation
Head Coach
Felix Koslowski
Core Players
- Nika Daalderop - featured core player; profile focus: first-contact pressure, transition scoring and leadership moments.
- Jolien Knollema - featured core player; profile focus: wing-side scoring, serve pressure and late-set point production.
- Elles Dambrink - featured core player; profile focus: tempo control, block-defense connection and middle-lane pressure.
- Sarah van Aalen - featured core player; profile focus: reception stability, transition coverage and rotation balance.
History And Honors
- European Championship medals
- Olympic fourth place in 2016
- World Championship semifinal-era runs
Tactical Profile
The Netherlands plays balanced European volleyball with versatile outside hitters and a strong service game. Daalderop’s scoring range is central to its side-out ceiling.
High Moment
The Rio 2016 Olympic semifinal run remains the modern Dutch women’s signature tournament.
Match And Medal Gallery
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.