Lilou Ratahiry has built her volleyball career in the outside hitter position. Born on June 17, 2004, the French international is listed at 182 cm. Ratahiry was part of France’s EuroVolley 2026 outside-hitter group and spent the 2026–27 club season with Racing Club de Cannes.
In the outside-hitter position, attacking is only part of the job. The player also works in serve receive, covers the back court and often stays involved through transition, giving the role a larger ball-control burden than most front-row positions. Listed at 182 cm, Lilou Ratahiry brings that frame to a role that extends across both front-row and back-row rotations.
National-team competition places positional responsibilities inside a different rhythm from the club season, with condensed preparation and rapid changes of opponent. The 2026 season places her firmly in senior international competition during the early part of her professional career. Her 2026 selection shows that she had reached senior international level for France Women’s National Volleyball Team. For Lilou Ratahiry, that national-team record sits alongside the longer club career rather than replacing it. Even within one position, responsibilities can change with rotation, teammate combinations and opponent, so senior selection also reflects the ability to work inside a different tactical setting. The international season places a premium on quick adjustment, since teams can face several contrasting opponents within a short window and have less training time than during the club year.
Player Information
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Lilou Ratahiry |
| Date of Birth | June 17, 2004 |
| Nationality | French |
| Position | Outside Hitter |
| Height | 182 cm |
| Current Club | Racing Club de Cannes |
| National Team | France Women’s National Volleyball Team |
| Career Status | Active |
