Men’s fantasy front runners emerge in week 3

Attention now turns to the men’s Fantasy Team of Week 3, where individual brilliance once again translated into major fantasy returns. From comeback dramas to standout performances in defeat, this round delivered big numbers across every position.

Yoandy Leal Hidalgo was one of the headline performers of the week. The outside spiker recorded 29 points, including 4 aces and 3 kill blocks, from 22 attacks, while also posting an impressive 50% positive reception rate. He earned the MVP award after playing a key role in Galatasaray HDI Istanbul’s remarkable comeback from 2 sets down to level the match at 2 all, although Halkbank Ankara eventually sealed the victory in the fifth set. Leal Hidalgo’s all-around contribution made him a top fantasy pick.

On the winning side, Matey Kaziyski delivered a vital performance for Halkbank Ankara. The experienced outside spiker finished with 26 points, supported by 2 kill blocks and 24 attacks, while recording a remarkable 77% positive reception rate. His stability in reception and scoring efficiency were central to Halkbank’s ability to close out the match.

At the net, Quentin Jouffroy made a strong impact as a middle blocker. He secured his place in the Week 3 fantasy team with 18 points, including 1 ace and an impressive 6 kill blocks, alongside 11 attacks. His blocking presence proved decisive and highly rewarding from a fantasy perspective.

Basil Dermaux stood out despite Knack Roeselare’s loss. The opposite produced one of the biggest scoring performances of the round with 31 points, adding 1 ace and 2 kill blocks from 28 attacks. His efficiency was equally notable, finishing with a 62% spike in success and 60% positive reception, underlining his all-around influence even in a losing effort.

Florian Krage also left his mark in the middle for Berlin Recycling Volleys. He delivered 17 points in their narrow win over VK Lvi Praha, highlighted by 4 aces and 4 kill blocks, along with 9 attacks. His contributions at both the service line and the net played a key role in securing the victory and strong fantasy returns.

In the setter position, Mattia Boninfante provided crucial support for Cucine Lube Civitanova. He contributed 4 points and 4 kill blocks, offering defensive presence at the net while guiding his team through key phases of the match.

Damian Wojtaszek also delivered a solid defensive performance despite his team’s loss to Montpellier HSC VB. He recorded 48 positive receptions, providing stability in the backcourt and rounding out a men’s fantasy selection defined by balance and consistency.

As the men’s action unfolded, the fantasy leaderboard reflected the players who delivered the biggest returns in Week 3. Yoandy Leal Hidalgo topped the standings with 100 fantasy points, setting the pace with another high-impact performance. He was followed closely by Basil Dermaux on 98, whose scoring output stood out even in defeat.

Further down the list, Nik Mujanović collected 88 points, while Matey Kaziyski added 81 after playing a key role for Halkbank Ankara. Rounding out the top five was Nimir Abdel Aziz with 78 points. 

With the fantasy race heating up, this is the moment to get involved in CEV Fantasy and put together your team for the next round.