Simone Giannelli

Italian volleyball setter who took over from Cristian Savani as Italy's principal setter and has produced consistent world championship contributions, establishing himself as one of Europe's finest distributers.

Simone Giannelli is Italy's exceptional setter and one of the finest in the world, whose technical mastery, exceptional court vision, and leadership of Italy's attack have produced Olympic gold and World Championship victories. His elegant setting technique and ability to read defences quickly have established him as the benchmark for the modern setter position.