Latest Ranking

  • FIVB world ranking: #14
  • Ranking points: 211.23
  • Ranking update: 01 May 2026 - 03:46 pm UTC
  • Confederation: European Volleyball Confederation

Head Coach

Kris Vansnick

Core Players

  • Britt Herbots - featured core player; profile focus: first-contact pressure, transition scoring and leadership moments.
  • Silke Van Avermaet - featured core player; profile focus: wing-side scoring, serve pressure and late-set point production.
  • Pauline Martin - featured core player; profile focus: tempo control, block-defense connection and middle-lane pressure.
  • Celine Van Gestel - featured core player; profile focus: reception stability, transition coverage and rotation balance.

History And Honors

  • European Championship bronze in 2013
  • Golden European League success
  • VNL/Challenger Cup campaigns

Tactical Profile

Belgium runs through Herbots’ high-volume outside hitting, with serve pressure and disciplined block setup trying to create enough transition chances.

High Moment

The 2013 European bronze remains the Yellow Tigers’ benchmark moment and a reference point for the current generation.

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

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

Belgium 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.