How many International Players in PVL 2019? this is the most asked question right now. As the Volleyball fans anticipating this mega event want to know the info. This is the first Pro Volleyball League Indian Season. So as expected not many International Players showed up in the first show.

There are total 6 Foreign players participating (confirmed) in first PVL 2019 league. Each team got one of these gems as a result of an auction took place at the end of 2018.

New International Players Joining: 6 more new players to join PVL 2019 soon. Each player for each team.

However this list can be changed or it can be updated till the final draft is submitted.

International Volleyball Players participating in PVL 2019:

As mentioned above there are only 6 of these International Players playing this Pro Volleyball League India 2019 session. We have gathered some details regarding these players.

Update: 6 new Players Joining soon ( update 18 January 2019)

Victor Sysoev for Ahmedabad Defenders

Victor Sysoev for Ahmedabad Defenders Adrej Patuc for Kochi Blue Spikers

Adrej Patuc for Kochi Blue Spikers Nicholas Del Bianco for U Mumba Volley

Nicholas Del Bianco for U Mumba Volley Ruskans Sorokins for Chennai Spartans.

Ruskans Sorokins for Chennai Spartans. Alex Bader for Black Hawks Hyderabad.

Alex Bader for Black Hawks Hyderabad. Illouni Ngampourou for Calicut Heroes.

1- Tomislav Coskovic The U Mumba Volley International Player:

This newly announced Turkish Volleyball player is actually a Croatian born top of the line attacker. Currently he has been playing for the Turkish club Galatasaray. The signing happened back in 2012. With the best career results in this Turkish club and increasing Turkish fan members. Coskovic decided to apply for the Turkish citizenship, which was immediately allotted to him.

Now he has a chance to represent Turkish International Volleyball team at the largest world stage. But he can only join Turkish Volleyball team if the Federation of International De Volleyball (FIVB) allows him to do so. He is still on the waiting list.

The U Mumba Volley’s manager U Sports decided to add him to their squad to strengthen their attacking capabilities.

Tomislav Coskovic Stats:

Nationality: Turkish / Croatian

Nationality: Turkish / Croatian Position : Attacker

Position : Attacker Age: 39 years

Age: 39 years Hieght: 201 CM ( 6 Feet 7 Inches)

Hieght: 201 CM ( 6 Feet 7 Inches) Spike height: 360 CM ( 11 feet 9 Inches)

Spike height: 360 CM ( 11 feet 9 Inches) Block height: 308 CM ( 10 feet 1 inch)

2- Novica Bjielica the International player for Ahmedabad Defenders:

The Serbian Volleyball player who has also been a part of French Volleyball club Stade Poeitevin Poitiers. He has also been part of Italian leagues and Turkish Volleyball leagues too.

The Ahmedabad Defenders Owner, Bonhomie Sports Event Mgmt. Ltd have raised their auction for this player. And successfully won the auction.

Novic Bjielica Stats:

Nationality: Serbia

Nationality: Serbia Position : Blocker

Position : Blocker Age: 35 years

Age: 35 years Hieght: 207 CM ( 6 Feet 9 Inches)

Hieght: 207 CM ( 6 Feet 9 Inches) Spike height: 343 CM ( 11 feet 3 Inches)

Spike height: 343 CM ( 11 feet 3 Inches) Block height: 324 CM ( 10 feet 7 inch)

3- Carson Clark International Player for Black Hawks Hyderabad:

Born in January 20th, 1989. This male volleyball player is from United States. Being part of American Volleyball team, he has participated in many mega events all over the world. He has been part of many clubs including French volleyball club, Montpellier, Polish club – Transfer Bydgoszcz and Greek club – Olympiacos.

Black Hawks Hyderabad owners, the Agile Entertainment pvt. ltd has auctioned for this player and won it conveniently.

Carson Clark Stats:

Nationality: United States

Nationality: United States Position : Attacker

Position : Attacker Age: 29 years

Age: 29 years Height: 210 CM ( 6 Feet 11 Inches)

Height: 210 CM ( 6 Feet 11 Inches) Spike height: 365 CM ( 11 feet 11 Inches)

Spike height: 365 CM ( 11 feet 11 Inches) Block height: 360 CM ( 10 feet 9 inch)

4- Paul Lotman the International Player for Calicut Heroes:

Part of the National volleyball team of United States, Paul Lotman has been part of many local clubs also. Born on 3rd November 1985, currently plays for the Jakarta BNI Taplus club. He is regarded as one of the best Attacker players in the whole volleyball world.

Calicut Heroes Beacon Sports have successfully won the auction for Paul Lotman. And now he is the part of Indian Pro Super League 2019.

Paul Lotman Stats:

Nationality: United States

Nationality: United States Position : Attacker

Position : Attacker Age: 33 years

Age: 33 years Height: 204 CM ( 6 Feet 8 Inches)

Height: 204 CM ( 6 Feet 8 Inches) Spike height: 350 CM ( 11 feet 6 Inches)

Spike height: 350 CM ( 11 feet 6 Inches) Block height: 330 CM ( 10 feet 10 inch)

5- Rudy Verheoff, the International player for Chennai Separtans:

Born on 24th June 1989, This Candian national has been part of Canada men’s Volleyball team. He plays as Blocker and has been part of many international Clubs all over the world.

Chennai Spartans pvt ltd. The owners of their own club has successfully bid for this player and won it eventually.

Rudy Verheoff Stats:

Nationality: Canada

Nationality: Canada Position : Blocker

Position : Blocker Age: 29 years

Age: 29 years Height: 204 CM ( 6 Feet 8 Inches)

Height: 204 CM ( 6 Feet 8 Inches) Spike height: 349 CM ( 11 feet 5 Inches)

Spike height: 349 CM ( 11 feet 5 Inches) Block height: 317 CM ( 10 feet 4 inch)

6- David Lee the International Player for Kochi Blue Spikers:

David Lee is also and American Volleyball player. Who plays as a blocker. Born on 8th March, 1982. He has been part of American international Volleyball team. He has been part of many international clubs from all over the world.

A successful bid by Kochi Blue Spikers has won them David Lee. He is going to be part of PVL 2019 India.

David Lee Stats:

Nationality: United States

Nationality: United States Position : Blocker

Position : Blocker Age: 36 years

Age: 36 years Height: 203 CM ( 6 Feet 8 Inches)

Height: 203 CM ( 6 Feet 8 Inches) Spike height: 350 CM ( 11 feet 6 Inches)

Spike height: 350 CM ( 11 feet 6 Inches) Block height: 325 CM ( 10 feet 8 inch)

There are reports that a couple of more Foreign Players going to join the Indian Pro Volleyball League 2019 soon. We will let you updated with the news.