Monika Krasteva, a Bulgarian outside hitter listed at 183 cm, was born on May 9, 1999. Volleyball World listed Krasteva as an outside hitter in Bulgaria’s 2026 VNL pool, while some club databases have categorized her on the right side; the competition-specific senior role is used here.
An outside hitter has to connect several phases of play: receiving serve, transitioning off the net and attacking from the left or back row. That makes the position a useful lens for understanding why wing depth matters across a long international tournament. Listed at 183 cm, Monika Krasteva brings that frame to a role that extends across both front-row and back-row rotations.
A national-team season differs from club volleyball because the training window is shorter and role definitions can shift according to opponent and roster availability. The 2026 season adds a clear senior international marker to a career already established beyond age-group volleyball. Her place with Bulgaria Women’s National Volleyball Team in 2026 confirms senior international experience without reducing the rest of her career to one event. For Monika Krasteva, that national-team record sits alongside the longer club career rather than replacing it. Height is only one reference point for a volleyball player; technique, timing, decision-making and the surrounding team system determine how that physical frame is used in matches.
Player Information
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Monika Krasteva |
| Date of Birth | May 9, 1999 |
| Nationality | Bulgarian |
| Position | Outside Hitter |
| Height | 183 cm |
| National Team | Bulgaria Women’s National Volleyball Team |
| Career Status | Active |