SWEDEN’S MALE LEAGUE INVADED BY PROFESSIONALS

Swedish National Federation

Solna, Sweden, November 2, 2005. In 2003 the Swedish men’s league possessed a mere ten international players in the top league. Two years from then 21 international players will try their luck as professionals in Sweden. 

Out of the total 21 international transfers in 2005 four players are from Canada and three originate from the USA. The most outstanding players in the league this year will be 2.08 m tall Tim Cooper from Canada, as well as the two setters Matthew Young (Australia) and
Nobuatsu Tanaka (Japan).
”Our nation has been a white spot for foreign volleyball players for many years”, stated Agneta Elmegard, vice president of the Swedish Volleyball Federation, “I’m glad that this has changed now and professional payers find Sweden attractive.”