Yuji Nishida

Japan's most powerful attacker and the most exciting young player in men's volleyball — his serve has been measured at over 130 km/h and his vertical leap is among the highest in the sport. Led Japan to Olympic quarter-finals and became a global social media sensation.

Yuji Nishida is Japan's sensational opposite hitter, a powerful attacker whose exceptional jumping, powerful spike, and consistent performance have made him one of the most exciting players in men's volleyball. His performances with the Japanese national team — which has risen significantly in world volleyball under Nishida's leadership — and in the Italian Serie A have produced extraordinary results.