Sarah van Aalen represents Dutch volleyball as a setter. She was born on January 21, 2000 and is listed at 186 cm. She was included in the senior player group for the 2026 Volleyball Nations League. Van Aalen has become an established senior setter for the Netherlands after building club experience across major European competitions.
At setter, every rotation presents a different set of attacking options. The job is to turn first contact into a usable offense, vary distribution and keep the team functional when reception does not produce a perfect ball. At 186 cm, Sarah van Aalen also illustrates the range of physical profiles that can operate the same organizing position.
Senior international competition asks a player to adapt to roster changes and opponents with very different tactical profiles. The 2026 season adds a clear senior international marker to a career already established beyond age-group volleyball. Her involvement with Netherlands Women’s National Volleyball Team in 2026 therefore belongs alongside her club career as a distinct part of her senior résumé. For Sarah van Aalen, 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.
Player Information
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Sarah van Aalen |
| Date of Birth | January 21, 2000 |
| Nationality | Dutch |
| Position | Setter |
| Height | 186 cm |
| National Team | Netherlands Women’s National Volleyball Team |
| Career Status | Active |