Latest Ranking

  • FIVB world ranking: #16
  • Ranking points: 209.02
  • Ranking update: 01 May 2026 - 03:46 pm UTC
  • Confederation: Asian Volleyball Confederation

Head Coach

Roberto Piazza

Core Players

  • Seyed Mohammad Mousavi - featured core player; profile focus: first-contact pressure, transition scoring and leadership moments.
  • Amin Esmaeilnezhad - featured core player; profile focus: wing-side scoring, serve pressure and late-set point production.
  • Milad Ebadipour - featured core player; profile focus: tempo control, block-defense connection and middle-lane pressure.
  • Mohammadreza Hazratpour - featured core player; profile focus: reception stability, transition coverage and rotation balance.

History And Honors

  • Asian Championship titles
  • World League/VNL elite-era appearances
  • Olympic qualification history

Tactical Profile

Iran’s strongest teams combine fast middle pressure, brave serving and a passionate defensive rhythm. Piazza’s task is to stabilize reception while keeping the attack unpredictable.

High Moment

Iran’s rise through the 2010s into World League and Olympic contention changed Asian men’s volleyball expectations.

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

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

Iran 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.