Playing primarily as an outside hitter, Nawelle Chouikh-Barbez is a French international born on December 11, 2004 and listed at 181 cm. Chouikh-Barbez combined France’s 2026 senior international campaign with club volleyball at Chamalières.
The left-side role combines attacking with reception responsibilities that can change from rotation to rotation. Outside hitters therefore sit at the junction between a team’s point-scoring system and the first contact that allows that system to operate. Listed at 181 cm, Nawelle Chouikh-Barbez brings that frame to a role that extends across both front-row and back-row rotations.
International selection adds another layer to a club career: teammates come from different systems, travel is concentrated and tactical preparation moves quickly. The 2026 season places her firmly in senior international competition during the early part of her professional career. For Nawelle Chouikh-Barbez, the 2026 national-team cycle records the level she had reached in senior competition. For Nawelle Chouikh-Barbez, that national-team record sits alongside the longer club career rather than replacing it. Position, height and national-team involvement provide the stable outline, while lineup status and match statistics naturally change from event to event. Senior international volleyball also tests how quickly players can connect with teammates who spend most of the year in other clubs, making communication and role clarity important across every position.
Player Information
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Nawelle Chouikh-Barbez |
| Date of Birth | December 11, 2004 |
| Nationality | French |
| Position | Outside Hitter |
| Height | 181 cm |
| National Team | France Women’s National Volleyball Team |
| Career Status | Active |
