Pierre Perin (born 20 February 2004) is a Belgian professional volleyball player who plays as an outside hitter for Vero Volley Monza in Italy’s SuperLega and represents the Belgium men’s national volleyball team. Born in Liège, Belgium, he developed through Waremme Volley before establishing himself in the Belgian top division. Standing 191 cm tall, Perin is known particularly for his powerful serving and attacking from the left side.
He joined VC Greenyard Maaseik in 2024 after earning the Belgian league’s Rookie of the Year award for the 2023–24 season. With Maaseik, he won the 2025–26 Belgian A-League championship and finished the same season as the leading scorer and server in the men’s CEV Cup. In June 2026, he signed with Vero Volley Monza, making Italy his first professional club destination outside Belgium. His international career includes Belgium’s youth national teams, the 2024 Volleyball Challenger Cup, the 2025 FIVB Men’s World Championship squad and the 2026 Volleyball Nations League.
Player Information
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Pierre Perin |
| Date of Birth | 20 February 2004 |
| Place of Birth | Liège, Belgium |
| Nationality | Belgian |
| Position | Outside Hitter |
| Height | 191 cm (6 ft 3 in) |
| Weight | 84 kg |
| Spike Reach | 345 cm |
| Block Reach | 320 cm |
| Dominant Hand | Right |
| Current Club | Vero Volley Monza |
| Current League | Italian SuperLega |
| Club Number | 19 (2026–27) |
| Previous Clubs | Waremme Volley B, Waremme Volley, VC Greenyard Maaseik |
| National Team | Belgium Men’s National Volleyball Team |
| National-Team Number | 23 (2026) |
| College / University | HELMo University of Applied Sciences, Liège — International Business studies |
| Brother | Martin Perin, former Belgian volleyball libero |
Early Life & Volleyball Beginnings
Pierre Perin was born on 20 February 2004 in Liège, Belgium. He grew up in a family closely connected to volleyball in the Waremme area, where the local club provided his introduction to organized competition and eventually professional volleyball.
His father, Vincent Perin, has served as president of VBC Waremme, while his older brother, Martin Perin, played as a libero for Greenyard Maaseik before later taking on a team-management role at Waremme. Volleyball was therefore a significant part of Pierre’s family environment long before he became a professional player.
Perin developed within Waremme Volley’s youth system. His early senior pathway included Waremme Volley B, where he appeared during the 2020–21 and 2021–22 seasons, alongside opportunities with the club’s first team.
The progression gave him experience in Belgium’s domestic volleyball structure while he was still a teenager. By the 2021–22 season, he had begun appearing at the highest national league level, and his responsibilities increased during the following campaigns.
Serving became one of his most recognizable strengths. His later club, Greenyard Maaseik, specifically highlighted his powerful jump serve when announcing his signing from Waremme, describing him as a young player whose service game had already become a significant weapon in Belgian league matches.
Perin also represented Belgium in youth international competitions. His development included the 2020 European U18 Championship cycle, the 2022 European Youth Olympic Festival and the 2022 European U20 Championship. Those tournaments gave him exposure to international opponents while his domestic career was still developing.
By the end of the 2023–24 season, Perin had established himself as one of Waremme’s leading attacking players. His performances earned him the league’s Rookie of the Year recognition, and Greenyard Maaseik subsequently signed him for the next stage of his career.
Club Career
Waremme Volley: Development and Professional Breakthrough
Perin’s first senior club experience came with Waremme Volley, where he progressed from the reserve team into the senior squad.
His early career included overlapping appearances for Waremme Volley B and the first team during the 2021–22 season. That arrangement allowed him to continue developing through competitive match experience while receiving opportunities at a higher level.
Over the following seasons, his role expanded from a young squad member into a regular attacking option. By 2023–24, he was a prominent scorer for Waremme in the Belgian A-League.
His service game played an important role in attracting attention. Greenyard Maaseik’s official announcement of his transfer emphasized his attacking and serving ability, as well as his performances among the league’s reception-oriented outside hitters.
The 2023–24 Rookie of the Year award marked the first major individual recognition of his senior career.
Greenyard Maaseik: Belgian Title and European Breakthrough
Perin joined VC Greenyard Maaseik for the 2024–25 season, moving to one of Belgium’s established top-flight clubs.
His first campaign brought experience at a higher domestic level and in European competition. Maaseik competed in the CEV Champions League during the 2024–25 season, providing Perin with a different level of opposition from the matches he had experienced earlier in his career.
The 2025–26 campaign became his most successful period with the club.
Maaseik won the Belgian A-League championship, with Perin playing an important role as an outside hitter. His combination of serving, reception and attacking made him a significant part of the team’s six-rotation structure.
The club also advanced to the semifinals of the 2025–26 CEV Cup. During that run, Maaseik defeated opponents including Galatasaray Istanbul before meeting Germany’s SVG Lüneburg in the final four.
Perin scored 22 points in Maaseik’s home victory over Galatasaray on 11 March 2026, helping the club return to the CEV Cup semifinals for the first time since 2021.
Across the European campaign, he finished as the competition’s leading scorer with 228 points in 12 matches, averaging 5.07 points per set. He also led the tournament’s serving rankings.
These performances were not limited to isolated attacking contributions. The outside hitter was responsible for significant parts of Maaseik’s scoring while continuing to participate in serve reception and back-row play.
His 2025–26 campaign also produced domestic individual recognition. He was selected as the Belgian A-League’s best outside hitter and best server, while receiving another best-server distinction in the Belgian Cup.
Maaseik initially announced an extension that would have kept him at the club for 2026–27. However, a subsequent opportunity to move abroad changed the situation, and the club confirmed his departure after two seasons.
Vero Volley Monza: First Move Abroad
On 5 June 2026, Vero Volley Monza officially announced Perin as a new outside hitter for the 2026–27 Italian SuperLega season.
It was his first professional club move outside Belgium.
The transfer followed his Belgian championship victory and successful European campaign with Maaseik. Monza brought him into a young squad that also included players such as Zhasmin Velichkov, Andrew Rowan and Iliya Petkov, alongside experienced Italian middle blocker Thomas Beretta.
In Monza’s official announcement of his signing, Perin explained that the chance to compete in Italy’s leading professional championship was a major reason for accepting the offer.
He also described himself as a technically oriented player who could contribute effective serving, stability and an ability to find solutions during difficult moments.
The move presented a new challenge. Italian SuperLega teams regularly feature experienced international attackers and blockers, while the quality of serving places considerable pressure on an outside hitter’s reception game.
For Perin, the transition required adapting the skills developed in Belgium to a different competitive environment, without abandoning the service pressure and attacking responsibility that had established his reputation at Maaseik.
Monza confirmed that he would wear jersey number 19 for the 2026–27 season.
Club Career Timeline
| Seasons | Team | Country |
|---|---|---|
| 2020–2022 | Waremme Volley B | Belgium |
| 2021–2024 | Waremme Volley | Belgium |
| 2024–2026 | VC Greenyard Maaseik | Belgium |
| 2026–present | Vero Volley Monza | Italy |
Waremme reserve-team and first-team periods overlapped during the early part of his career.
National Team Career
Perin represented Belgium in international volleyball before becoming an established senior professional.
His youth national-team experience included the 2020 CEV U18 European Championship, followed by the European Youth Olympic Festival and the CEV U20 European Championship in 2022.
Belgium finished fourth at the 2022 European U20 Championship, placing behind Italy, Poland and Bulgaria. The competition was part of an important development cycle for a Belgian age group that later contributed players to senior international volleyball.
Perin also appeared in Belgium’s U21 international pathway, including the 2023 FIVB Men’s U21 World Championship.
Senior International Career
Perin’s senior international involvement became established during the 2024 season.
He represented Belgium in the European Golden League programme and the 2024 FIVB Volleyball Challenger Cup.
At the Challenger Cup, he recorded 29 points across Belgium’s three matches, including 15 against Croatia. His tournament production included 22 attack points, two blocks and five service aces.
The competition offered him the opportunity to take on a meaningful scoring role against senior international opposition.
Perin was subsequently included in Belgium’s squad for the 2025 FIVB Men’s World Championship in the Philippines. The Red Dragons reached the quarterfinals, where their campaign ended against Italy. His individual tournament scoring record was limited, but the squad inclusion added World Championship experience to his international career.
Volleyball Nations League 2026
Belgium entered the Volleyball Nations League in 2026, and Perin took part in the team’s first campaign in the competition.
The Red Dragons opened their campaign in Brasília with a 3–1 victory over Bulgaria. Perin contributed 17 points according to Volleyball World’s match statistics, playing an important attacking role in the result.
His performances continued across the first two weeks of competition.
Against Iran, he scored 20 points, including five service aces. He later recorded 23 points against Germany during the second week, demonstrating that his attacking production could extend beyond the opening matches.
Across the eight matches listed in Volleyball World’s 2026 tournament statistics, Perin accumulated:
| Statistic | 2026 VNL |
|---|---|
| Matches | 8 |
| Total Points | 94 |
| Attack Points | 76 |
| Block Points | 6 |
| Serve Points / Aces | 12 |
| Points per Match | 11.75 |
These figures illustrate the importance of Perin’s attacking and serving contributions during Belgium’s first VNL campaign. He was not solely a serving specialist; the majority of his scoring came from attacks, while his aces provided another important source of points.
His performances also reflected the broader development of Belgium’s senior team, which was introducing and testing a younger group of players against established international opponents.
Playing Style & Strengths
Perin plays as an outside hitter, a position that requires significant attacking involvement while also contributing to serve reception, defensive coverage and transition play.
His most distinctive attacking weapon is his serve.
During his time at Waremme, his jump serve already attracted attention from opposing teams. At Maaseik, it remained a defining part of his game. Belgian league reporting during the 2025–26 season described some of his serves as reaching approximately 130 km/h.
Serving with that level of pace can place opponents under pressure before an attacking rally develops. A strong serve may force a less accurate reception, move the opposing setter away from the net or make the opponent’s first attack easier to defend.
Perin’s CEV Cup numbers provide measurable evidence of that strength. He finished the 2025–26 tournament as its leading server, with 26 aces recorded in the competition’s season statistics.
His attacking game is also important. Although he stands 191 cm rather than possessing the exceptional height of some international outside hitters, the Belgian federation lists his attack reach at 345 cm.
That combination of reach, jumping ability and timing allows him to attack from the left wing and contribute through the back-row pipe attack.
At Greenyard Maaseik, he performed both roles regularly. The club specifically noted his contributions in reception, front-row attack and attacks from behind the three-metre line.
As an outside hitter, he must balance offensive opportunities with the need to receive difficult serves. This becomes particularly important against teams capable of targeting a receiver repeatedly.
In his March 2026 interview with the Lotto Volley League, Perin discussed Maaseik’s development as a team, the importance of reducing errors and the need to remain tactically disciplined against opponents such as Galatasaray.
Later, when joining Monza, he emphasized the importance of technique, stability and remaining composed under pressure.
Those descriptions help explain the role he seeks to perform: an aggressive server and scorer who also contributes to the less visible work of maintaining team structure.
His development in Italy will be influenced not only by his ability to score but also by how consistently he handles reception, adapts to opposing blocking systems and maintains attacking efficiency against stronger defensive organization.
Major Achievements
Perin’s main achievements have come through his progression in Belgian professional volleyball, his European club performances and his international involvement with Belgium.
His 2025–26 campaign with Greenyard Maaseik stands out because it combined a domestic championship with individual recognition in both the Belgian league and the CEV Cup.
Selected Club Honors
| Year / Season | Competition | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2025–26 | Belgian A-League | Champion — VC Greenyard Maaseik |
| 2025–26 | CEV Cup | Semifinalist — VC Greenyard Maaseik |
Selected Individual Awards
| Year / Season | Competition | Award / Distinction |
|---|---|---|
| 2023–24 | Belgian A-League | Rookie of the Year |
| 2025–26 | CEV Cup | Leading Scorer |
| 2025–26 | CEV Cup | Leading Server |
| 2025–26 | Belgian A-League | Best Outside Hitter |
| 2025–26 | Belgian A-League | Best Server |
| 2025–26 | Belgian Cup | Best Server |
His CEV Cup scoring distinction is supported by the competition’s official statistics, which record 228 points across 12 matches.
Maaseik’s appearance in the 2026 CEV Cup semifinals also represented one of the club’s notable European achievements of the period, although the team did not reach the final after losing to SVG Lüneburg.
Personal Life & Interests
Perin comes from a family with a strong connection to Belgian volleyball.
His father, Vincent Perin, has been involved in the administration of Waremme Volley, while his brother Martin Perin previously played as a libero for Greenyard Maaseik.
Martin later became involved in team management at Waremme. In a 2026 interview, Pierre spoke positively about his brother’s work and commitment to the club.
Alongside professional volleyball, Perin pursued studies in International Business at HELMo University of Applied Sciences in Liège. During his 2026 interview with the Lotto Volley League, he discussed balancing his studies with the demands of Maaseik’s domestic and European competitions.
He also mentioned pastry-making as a personal hobby, offering a glimpse of his interests outside training and matches.
The combination of education and professional sport formed part of his life during the period when he was developing into one of Belgium’s leading young outside hitters.
Where Is Pierre Perin Playing Now?
Pierre Perin plays for Vero Volley Monza in the Italian SuperLega for the 2026–27 season.
His move from VC Greenyard Maaseik was officially announced in June 2026, following a campaign in which he helped the Belgian club win the national championship and reach the CEV Cup semifinals.
Monza confirmed jersey number 19 for Perin in its official 2026–27 squad announcement.
The move marked his first experience with a professional club outside Belgium and placed him in one of Europe’s strongest domestic volleyball leagues.
At international level, he remains part of Belgium’s senior national-team programme, having represented the Red Dragons in the 2026 Volleyball Nations League.
His immediate professional challenge is to establish himself in Monza’s outside-hitter rotation while adapting his serving, reception and attacking game to Italian SuperLega opposition.
Recent Performance Snapshot
Perin’s 2025–26 club campaign and 2026 international performances provide useful measures of his development before his first Italian season.
2025–26 CEV Cup
| Metric | Result |
|---|---|
| Club | VC Greenyard Maaseik |
| Matches | 12 |
| Sets | 45 |
| Total Points | 228 |
| Points per Set | 5.07 |
| Service Aces | 26 |
| Scoring Rank | 1st |
| Serving Rank | 1st |
His European scoring average was particularly notable for an outside hitter who also performed regular reception duties.
2026 Volleyball Nations League
| Metric | Result |
|---|---|
| National Team | Belgium |
| Matches Listed | 8 |
| Total Points | 94 |
| Attack Points | 76 |
| Block Points | 6 |
| Service Aces | 12 |
| Highest Single-Match Total | 23 points vs Germany |
These are competition-specific figures, not career totals. They describe his contribution during the cited tournaments and should be interpreted within those competitive contexts.
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Pierre Perin?
Pierre Perin was born on 20 February 2004 in Liège, Belgium. He is 22 years old as of October 2026.
How tall is Pierre Perin?
Perin is listed at 191 cm (6 ft 3 in) by Volleyball World, the Belgian volleyball federation and Vero Volley Monza.
What position does Pierre Perin play?
He plays as an outside hitter, contributing to attacking, serve reception and defensive play.
Which club does Pierre Perin play for?
He joined Vero Volley Monza for the 2026–27 Italian SuperLega season after spending two seasons with VC Greenyard Maaseik.
What jersey number does Pierre Perin wear?
Perin wears number 19 for Vero Volley Monza during the 2026–27 season. He has worn number 23 for Belgium’s senior national team.
Is Pierre Perin related to Martin Perin?
Yes. Martin Perin is Pierre’s older brother. Martin previously played as a libero for Greenyard Maaseik and later worked as a team manager at Waremme Volley.
References
- Volley Vlaanderen — Pierre Perin official Belgium national-team profile
- Volleyball World — Pierre Perin, Volleyball Nations League 2026 player profile and statistics
- Volleyball World — Pierre Perin, Men’s World Championship 2025 player profile
- Vero Volley — Official announcement of Pierre Perin’s transfer to Monza
- Vero Volley — Official 2026–27 Monza squad and jersey numbers
- VC Greenyard Maaseik — Official announcement of Pierre Perin’s arrival
- VC Greenyard Maaseik — Official announcement of Pierre Perin’s departure
- VC Greenyard Maaseik — Coaches’ selections for the Belgian league’s best players
- CEV — Official 2025–26 Men’s CEV Cup competition statistics
- CEV — Greenyard Maaseik returns to the CEV Cup semifinals in 2026
- CEV — SVG Lüneburg advances past Greenyard Maaseik in the 2026 CEV Cup semifinals
- Lotto Volley League — Pierre Perin interview ahead of the Galatasaray CEV Cup quarterfinal
- Volleybox — Pierre Perin player biography and career history
