Melissa Vargas is a Cuban professional volleyball player who plays for the Italian club Vero Volley Monza and Cuba national team. She is an outside hitter, but she also plays as an opposite hitter.
Here’s a bit more about her:
- Cuban-born Turkish player: Born in Cuba in 1999, Melissa Vargas Abreu switched nationalities to play for Turkey in 2023.
- Plays for Fenerbahçe Opet and the Turkey women’s national team: She’s a key player for both her club and country, helping them achieve significant victories.
- Decorated with awards: Vargas has a long list of accolades, including being named Best Opposite Hitter at the 2023 FIVB Nations League and Most Valuable Player at the 2023 Women’s European Volleyball Championship.
- Nickname “Vargas Airlines”: Known for her powerful smashes, Vargas has earned the nickname “Vargas Airlines” for the way she sends the ball soaring over the net.
| Information | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Melissa |
| Net Worth | $5 Million Dollars |
| Boyfriend | single now |
| Date of birth | October 16, 1999 |
| Place of birth | Havana, Cuba |
| Nationality | Cuban |
| Occupation | Volleyball player |
| Position | Outside hitter |
| Current team | Vero Volley Monza and Cuba national team |
| Achievements | FIVB Best Outside Hitter award at the 2018 FIVB Volleyball World Championship |
| Known for | Powerful smashes, versatility |
Melissa Vargas Match Stats
Turkish Women’s Volleyball League (Sultanlar Ligi):
| Stat | 2018/2019 Season |
|---|---|
| Matches Played | 29 |
| Points Scored | 485 |
| Points per Set | 5.81 |
| Aces | 52 |
| Blocks | 38 |
| Digs | 147 |
| MVP Awards | 1 |
| Champions Medals |
2023 FIVB Nations League:
| Stat | Overall | Finals |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 15 | 5 |
| Points Scored | 240 | 80 |
| Points per Set | 4.23 | 4.44 |
| Aces | 18 | 7 |
| Blocks | 13 | 5 |
| Digs | 50 | 22 |
| Attack Efficiency | 43.75% | 46.43% |
| Reception Efficiency | 52.38% | 53.85% |
| MVP Awards | 1 (Finals) | 1 |
| Best Opposite Hitter Award | 1 | – |
Women’s European Volleyball Championship
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Matches Played | 9 |
| Points Scored | 164 |
| Points per Set | 4.62 |
| Aces | 14 |
| Blocks | 8 |
| Digs | 53 |
| Attack Efficiency | 47.54% |
| MVP Awards | 1 (Final) |
| Best Opposite Hitter Award | 1 |
Melissa Vargas Family
Here’s what we do know about Melissa’s family:
- Parents: Her parents’ names are not publicly known, but they are believed to be Cuban natives.
- Siblings: Melissa has mentioned having siblings in interviews, but the number and genders of her siblings are not publicly known.
Social Media Accounts
Melissa Vargas’s social media accounts are:
Instagram: @melissavargaoficial
Twitter: @melissa_vargas
