Latest Ranking

  • FIVB world ranking: #6
  • Ranking points: 303.61
  • Ranking update: 01 May 2026 - 03:46 pm UTC
  • Confederation: European Volleyball Confederation

Head Coach

Fabio Soli

Core Players

  • Tine Urnaut - featured core player; profile focus: first-contact pressure, transition scoring and leadership moments.
  • Rok Mozic - featured core player; profile focus: wing-side scoring, serve pressure and late-set point production.
  • Klemen Cebulj - featured core player; profile focus: tempo control, block-defense connection and middle-lane pressure.
  • Alen Pajenk - featured core player; profile focus: reception stability, transition coverage and rotation balance.

History And Honors

  • Multiple European Championship medals
  • Regular VNL knockout-stage contender
  • First Olympic appearance in Paris 2024

Tactical Profile

Slovenia plays compact, emotionally charged volleyball with tough float/jump serving and fast wing transitions. Mozic adds point-scoring punch while Urnaut anchors reception and decision-making.

High Moment

The Paris 2024 qualification and quarterfinal-level presence marked Slovenia’s arrival as a durable elite team.

Slovenia Men's National Volleyball Team match and podium photo 1

Slovenia Men's National Volleyball Team match and podium photo 2

Slovenia Men'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.