2018 Men’s FIVB Volleyball Club World Championship
Trentino Volley won the 2018 FIVB Volleyball Men's Club World Championship.
2018 Men's Edition at a Glance
Trentino Volley won the 2018 FIVB Volleyball Men's Club World Championship, finishing ahead of Cucine Lube Civitanova in the title match.
Fakel Novy Urengoy completed the podium, while Asseco Resovia Rzeszów finished fourth. The edition brought together 8 clubs in Poland; final stage in Częstochowa.
Final Standings
Key Results
Performance Leaders
Aaron Russell · Trentino Volley
Most Valuable Player
How the 2018 Edition Was Decided
The championship was decided by the final between Trentino Volley and Cucine Lube Civitanova. The 3–1 result secured the world club title for Trentino Volley.
Fakel Novy Urengoy won the bronze-medal match against Asseco Resovia Rzeszów. Final-stage placements are kept separate from preliminary pool records so the medal order is not confused with earlier-round standings.
Format, Field & Host
The 2018 men's edition used pool phase + semifinals + medal matches with 8 participating clubs. The tournament was staged in Poland; final stage in Częstochowa.
Qualification and invitations reflected the pathways used for that season. This edition page records the actual tournament field and final-stage outcome rather than applying the current qualification model retroactively.
What Defined the 2018 Men's Edition
WORLD TITLE
Trentino Volley finished on top
Trentino Volley defeated Cucine Lube Civitanova 3–1 in the championship match.
PODIUM
Fakel Novy Urengoy secured third place
Fakel Novy Urengoy finished ahead of Asseco Resovia Rzeszów in the bronze-medal match.
MVP
Aaron Russell earned the top individual honor
Aaron Russell was recognized as the tournament’s Most Valuable Player.
Place in Tournament History
Teams in 2018
Trentino Volley
Club
Tournament entryCucine Lube Civitanova
Club · Italy
View team →Fakel Novy Urengoy
Club
Tournament entryAsseco Resovia Rzeszów
Club · Poland
View team →Sada Cruzeiro
Club
Tournament entryZenit Kazan
Club
Tournament entryKhatam Ardakan
Club
Tournament entryPGE Skra Bełchatów
Club
Tournament entry2018 Men's Edition FAQ
Who won the 2018 Men's Club World Championship?
Trentino Volley won the world title, defeating Cucine Lube Civitanova 3–1 in the final.
Where was the tournament played?
Poland; final stage in Częstochowa.
Who finished third?
Fakel Novy Urengoy took the bronze medal.
Who was the MVP?
Aaron Russell.
Tournament Sources
Notable Players
