Latest Ranking

  • FIVB world ranking: #11
  • Ranking points: 247.40
  • Ranking update: 01 May 2026 - 03:46 pm UTC
  • Confederation: European Volleyball Confederation

Head Coach

Michal Winiarski

Core Players

  • Georg Grozer - featured core player; profile focus: first-contact pressure, transition scoring and leadership moments.
  • Lukas Kampa - featured core player; profile focus: wing-side scoring, serve pressure and late-set point production.
  • Tobias Krick - featured core player; profile focus: tempo control, block-defense connection and middle-lane pressure.
  • Ruben Schott - featured core player; profile focus: reception stability, transition coverage and rotation balance.

History And Honors

  • World Championship bronze in 2014
  • European Championship medals
  • Olympic qualification breakthroughs

Tactical Profile

Germany balances veteran opposite power with organized reception and middle-block discipline. Grozer remains the pressure-valve scorer while Kampa shapes tempo when passing is stable.

High Moment

The 2014 World Championship bronze and recent Olympic return frame Germany as a dangerous tournament side.

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

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

Germany 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.