Simon Plaskie is a Belgian outside hitter who plays for Gruppo Fisiomed Macerata and the Belgium men’s national team. The 193 cm receiver-attacker has already won domestic championships in both Belgium and Germany, played Champions League volleyball with Knack Roeselare and Berlin Recycling Volleys, and represented the Red Dragons at the Volleyball Nations League, World Championship and European Championship.
His career enters a new phase in 2026/27. After two seasons in Berlin, Plaskie signed with Macerata for his first experience in Italian club volleyball. The move follows a summer in which he scored 80 points in the 2026 VNL and remained part of the Belgian squad that reached the EuroVolley quarterfinals.
Player Information
| Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Simon Plaskie |
| Date of Birth | March 10, 2001 |
| Nationality | Belgian |
| Position | Outside Hitter |
| Height | 193 cm |
| Weight | 93 kg |
| Attack Reach | 350 cm |
| Block Reach | 320 cm |
| Dominant Hand | Right |
| Previous Clubs | Caruur Volley Gent, Decospan Volley Team Menen, Knack Volley Roeselare, Berlin Recycling Volleys |
| Current Club | Gruppo Fisiomed Macerata |
| Club Number | 6 |
| National Team | Belgium Men’s National Volleyball Team |
| National-Team Number | 6 |
| @simonplaskie |
Early Life & Volleyball Beginnings
Plaskie did not begin with volleyball as his first sport. According to the official Macerata announcement introducing him in June 2026, he initially played football before switching to volleyball at around ten years old.
He developed through Belgium’s youth system and was already appearing in CEV age-group competitions by the middle of his teenage years. His international record includes European U18 competition in 2017 and 2018, the European Youth Olympic Festival in 2019 and the CEV U20 European Championship in 2020.
That 2020 U20 tournament produced an early medal. Belgium recovered from a semifinal defeat to beat Belarus 3–0 in the bronze-medal match, with Plaskie part of a generation that also included future senior internationals such as Seppe Rotty and Ferre Reggers.
At club level, his first sustained senior seasons came with Caruur Volley Gent. Belgian league records place him there in 2019/20 and 2020/21, giving him two campaigns of top-division experience before he moved to Decospan Volley Team Menen.
Club Career
Caruur Volley Gent and Decospan Menen
Plaskie spent two seasons with Caruur Volley Gent before joining Decospan Menen for 2021/22. The Menen season became an important bridge between his early senior development and the title-winning phase that followed in Roeselare.
He was also becoming more established internationally during this period. CEV records connect him with Belgium across the European Golden League and EuroVolley cycle, while his club role gave him the regular reception and attacking workload required of a developing outside hitter.
After one season at Menen, Knack Volley Roeselare signed Plaskie for 2022/23.
Two Trophy-Filled Seasons with Knack Roeselare
The move to Knack immediately changed the competitive context of his club career. Roeselare was not simply trying to reach the Belgian playoffs; the club expected to win domestic trophies while also competing deep into the European calendar.
Plaskie spent two seasons with Knack and won the Belgian championship in both. The club also captured the Belgian Cup and Belgian Supercup in 2022/23 and repeated all three domestic successes in 2023/24.
The first season produced one of the strongest European runs in Roeselare’s recent history. Knack advanced to the 2023 CEV Cup final after surviving a dramatic semifinal against Gas Sales Bluenergy Piacenza. Roeselare lost the return match in Italy 3–0 but recovered to win the decisive golden set and qualify for its first European final in more than two decades.
The final against Valsa Group Modena nearly produced an even larger result. Knack won the opening leg 3–0 in Italy, putting itself one victory from the trophy. Modena reversed the situation in Belgium by winning the second leg and then taking the golden set. Roeselare finished as CEV Cup runner-up.
Plaskie’s second Knack season added another Belgian league-and-cup double, another Supercup and further Champions League experience. By the time he left Belgium in 2024, he had moved from a developing domestic outside hitter to a player with repeated title-race and European experience.
Moving Abroad with Berlin Recycling Volleys
Berlin Recycling Volleys signed Plaskie ahead of the 2024/25 season, giving him his first club experience outside Belgium. It was a step into another title-contending organization and another regular Champions League environment.
Berlin had several experienced outside hitters on the roster, so Plaskie had to operate in a competitive rotation rather than simply inheriting a permanent starting place. His European numbers from 2024/25 reflect that role: CEV recorded eight Champions League appearances, with 18 points and a 47% positive-reception rate.
His first German season nevertheless ended with two major trophies. Berlin won the 2024/25 Bundesliga championship and the DVV Cup.
Plaskie remained with the club for 2025/26. Berlin again finished the Bundesliga season as German champion, giving him a second consecutive league title and a fourth national championship in four seasons when combined with his two titles at Knack.
The German period also gave him experience working inside a deep roster where serve reception, defensive stability and readiness to enter matches mattered alongside scoring volume. In a November 2025 Bundesliga match against VC Olympia Berlin, for example, Berlin used Plaskie from the start alongside Ruben Schott, with both outside hitters contributing in attack as the defending champions won in straight sets.
Berlin confirmed his departure during its 2026 roster turnover, with the Volleyball Bundesliga transfer list recording his move to Macerata.
Moving to Italy with Macerata
Pallavolo Macerata announced Plaskie in June 2026 for its 2026/27 Serie A2 campaign. The transfer takes him into Italian club volleyball for the first time after senior experience in Belgium and Germany.
Plaskie explained in Macerata’s announcement that experiencing Italian volleyball directly was central to his decision. He had heard about the level and competitiveness of the country’s leagues and wanted to test himself in that environment rather than only observe it from European competition.
Macerata also confirmed that Plaskie would wear No. 6, matching the number he currently uses with Belgium.
The timing of the transfer meant his arrival at the club was delayed by international duty. Macerata began preseason in August without him while he prepared for EuroVolley with the Red Dragons. He then remained with Belgium through the quarterfinals in late September before turning his attention to the new club season.
Club Career Timeline
| Seasons | Team | Country |
|---|---|---|
| 2019/20–2020/21 | Caruur Volley Gent | Belgium |
| 2021/22 | Decospan Volley Team Menen | Belgium |
| 2022/23–2023/24 | Knack Volley Roeselare | Belgium |
| 2024/25–2025/26 | Berlin Recycling Volleys | Germany |
| 2026/27– | Gruppo Fisiomed Macerata | Italy |
National Team Career
Plaskie’s international pathway began in Belgium’s youth program. CEV records place him in Belgian age-group teams from 2017 onward, including U18 and U20 European Championships and the 2019 European Youth Olympic Festival.
The 2020 CEV U20 European Championship became the clearest youth result from that phase. Belgium defeated Belarus in the third-place match to take bronze, giving Plaskie a continental medal before his senior career was fully established.
His transition toward senior international volleyball was already underway around the same period. CEV records connect him with Belgium’s European Golden League setup from 2019 and show increasingly regular senior competition from 2021 onward.
By the 2021 cycle, Plaskie was part of Belgium’s European Golden League and EuroVolley groups. He continued through the 2022, 2023 and 2024 Golden League campaigns as the Red Dragons reshaped their roster around a younger generation.
Belgium reached the final of the 2024 FIVB Volleyball Challenger Cup in China. Plaskie was part of the 14-player roster as the Red Dragons defeated Croatia in the quarterfinals and recovered from two sets down to beat Ukraine in the semifinals. China won the final 3–1, leaving Belgium with silver.
The 2025 FIVB Men’s World Championship was another step forward for the national team. Belgium opened with a straight-set win over Ukraine and then defeated defending champions Italy in five sets to secure a place in the knockout phase.
Plaskie operated mainly as a rotation outside hitter during the tournament, but he still had a memorable contribution in the pool finale. In Belgium’s 3–0 victory over Algeria, he entered from the bench and delivered the match-winning attack as Belgium completed the preliminary round undefeated.
The Red Dragons then swept Finland in the round of 16 before Italy won the quarterfinal rematch. Belgium finished seventh in the tournament, its best World Championship result in decades.
Plaskie took on a larger scoring workload during the 2026 Volleyball Nations League. Volleyball World recorded 80 points across 12 matches: 68 attack points, one block and 11 aces. His stronger individual outings included 14 points against Germany and 13 each against Italy and Canada.
Serving was particularly productive during that VNL run. Eleven aces made up a meaningful portion of his scoring, while his outside-hitter role also required him to remain involved in reception and back-row play rather than functioning only as a terminal attacker.
EuroVolley 2026 followed later in the summer. Plaskie entered the competition after dealing with a minor injury and said before Belgium’s first match that he was gradually returning to his normal level.
His role increased as the tournament progressed. Belgium advanced through Pool C and defeated Czechia 3–1 in the round of 16 to reach its first EuroVolley quarterfinal since 2017.
Against Slovenia in the quarterfinal on September 23, Plaskie moved into the lineup during the match and scored nine points from nine successful attacks. He also handled 24 receptions as Belgium eventually lost 3–1.
Playing Style & Strengths
Plaskie is a conventional six-rotation outside hitter in the sense that his responsibilities extend well beyond attacking. He has to contribute from the left pin, serve, receive and remain useful in transition, making balance across several skills more important than one isolated scoring number.
His physical profile supports that role. At 193 cm with a listed attack reach of 350 cm, Plaskie has enough height and elevation to score against high-level blocks without being unusually large for an international outside hitter.
His attacking game is most effective when combined with the rest of his all-around contribution. Volleyball World credited him with 68 attack points during the 2026 VNL, while his match logs included stretches of efficient scoring against strong opposition. He produced 12 attack points in the June win over Germany and 11 against Italy in July.
The serve is another useful weapon. Plaskie recorded 11 aces during the same VNL campaign, including multiple-ace matches against Germany, China, Cuba and Canada. For an outside hitter whose value is spread across several phases of play, direct scoring from the service line gives him another way to affect matches without carrying an opposite-style attacking workload.
Reception is central to his profile. During Berlin’s 2024/25 Champions League campaign, CEV recorded a 47% positive-reception rate across his eight appearances. The sample was smaller than that of a permanent six-rotation starter, but it illustrates why he could be used in a Berlin roster containing several experienced attacking options.
His move to Macerata should place greater emphasis on that combination. Rather than joining solely as a high-ball scorer, Plaskie arrives with experience managing the full responsibilities of position four and with the ability to contribute from the service line.
There is also a useful contrast in his career development. At Knack he became accustomed to playing on a team expected to dominate domestically. In Berlin, he had to compete for court time within a deep championship roster. Macerata now offers a different challenge: converting experience from two Champions League clubs and the Belgian national team into a larger role in a new league.
Major Achievements
Selected National Team Honors
| Year | Competition | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | CEV U20 European Championship | Bronze medal |
| 2024 | FIVB Volleyball Challenger Cup | Silver medal |
| 2025 | FIVB Men’s World Championship | 7th place / Quarterfinalist |
| 2026 | CEV European Championship | Quarterfinalist |
Selected Club Honors
| Season | Competition | Result | Team |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022/23 | Belgian Championship | Champion | Knack Volley Roeselare |
| 2022/23 | Belgian Cup | Champion | Knack Volley Roeselare |
| 2022/23 | Belgian Supercup | Champion | Knack Volley Roeselare |
| 2022/23 | CEV Cup | Runner-up | Knack Volley Roeselare |
| 2023/24 | Belgian Championship | Champion | Knack Volley Roeselare |
| 2023/24 | Belgian Cup | Champion | Knack Volley Roeselare |
| 2023/24 | Belgian Supercup | Champion | Knack Volley Roeselare |
| 2024/25 | German Bundesliga | Champion | Berlin Recycling Volleys |
| 2024/25 | DVV Cup | Champion | Berlin Recycling Volleys |
| 2025/26 | German Bundesliga | Champion | Berlin Recycling Volleys |
Four consecutive national league titles from 2022/23 through 2025/26 form one of the strongest patterns on Plaskie’s club résumé. The first two came in Belgium with Knack and the next two in Germany with Berlin.
Where Is Simon Plaskie Playing Now?
Simon Plaskie is a Gruppo Fisiomed Macerata player for the 2026/27 season. The Italian club announced his signing on June 19, 2026, after his two-year spell with Berlin Recycling Volleys.
Macerata currently lists Plaskie among its outside hitters for the Serie A2 Credem Banca season. He is expected to wear No. 6.
The move is significant because it is his first season in Italy. Plaskie had already faced Italian opposition in European club competition with Knack and Berlin, but joining Macerata puts him inside the Italian league structure for the first time.
His start with the club was postponed by national-team responsibilities. While Macerata began preseason in August, Plaskie remained with Belgium, first preparing for EuroVolley and then competing through the quarterfinal stage.
He enters the club season after one of his busiest international summers. Across the 2026 VNL he scored 80 points, and at EuroVolley he remained part of Belgium’s outside-hitter rotation despite entering the tournament after a minor injury.
Recent Performance Snapshot
| Date / Competition | Performance |
|---|---|
| September 18, 2025 — World Championship vs. Algeria | Entered from the bench and scored the match-winning attack as Belgium completed an undefeated pool stage |
| 2025 FIVB Men’s World Championship | Part of the Belgium squad that reached the quarterfinals and finished seventh |
| June 26, 2026 — VNL vs. Germany | 14 points: 12 attacks and 2 aces |
| July 16, 2026 — VNL vs. Italy | 13 points: 11 attacks, 1 block and 1 ace |
| July 19, 2026 — VNL vs. Canada | 13 points: 11 attacks and 2 aces |
| 2026 VNL | 80 total points: 68 attacks, 1 block and 11 aces |
| September 23, 2026 — EuroVolley Quarterfinal vs. Slovenia | 9 points from 9 successful attacks after entering the match; Belgium lost 1–3 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Simon Plaskie?
Plaskie is listed at 193 cm by his new club’s signing announcement and by Volleyball World for the 2026 VNL. Historical federation and competition records have used several slightly different measurements.
What position does Simon Plaskie play?
Plaskie plays outside hitter. His role combines left-side attacking with serve reception, back-row responsibilities and serving.
Which club does Simon Plaskie play for?
Plaskie plays for Gruppo Fisiomed Macerata in Italy’s Serie A2. He joined the club for the 2026/27 season after two seasons with Berlin Recycling Volleys.
What number does Simon Plaskie wear?
Macerata announced that Plaskie would wear No. 6. He also wore No. 6 for Belgium during the 2026 VNL and EuroVolley.
Which clubs has Simon Plaskie played for?
His senior career has included Caruur Volley Gent, Decospan Volley Team Menen, Knack Volley Roeselare, Berlin Recycling Volleys and Gruppo Fisiomed Macerata.
What has Simon Plaskie won?
Plaskie won consecutive Belgian league, cup and supercup titles with Knack Roeselare in 2022/23 and 2023/24. With Berlin, he won the German championship in both 2024/25 and 2025/26 and the DVV Cup in 2024/25. Internationally, he was part of Belgium’s silver-medal squad at the 2024 Volleyball Challenger Cup and the team that reached the quarterfinals of the 2025 World Championship and EuroVolley 2026.
References
- Pallavolo Macerata — Gruppo Fisiomed Macerata 2026/27 Serie A2 roster
- Pallavolo Macerata — Simon Plaskie joins Macerata
- Pallavolo Macerata — Simon Plaskie ahead of EuroVolley 2026
- Volleyball World — Simon Plaskie VNL 2026 player profile and statistics
- Topvolley Belgium — Simon Plaskie Red Dragons player profile
- Team Belgium — Simon Plaskie athlete profile
- CEV — Simon Plaskie EuroVolley 2026 player profile and career history
- CEV — Simon Plaskie Berlin Recycling Volleys player profile
- Belgian Volley League — Simon Plaskie domestic player history
- Knack Volley Roeselare — Simon Plaskie player profile
- Knack Volley Roeselare — Club honors and historical results
- CEV — Knack Roeselare reach the 2023 CEV Cup final
- Berlin Recycling Volleys — Club season history and results
- Volleyball Bundesliga — 2026/27 transfer market
- CEV — Belgium win bronze at the 2020 U20 European Championship
- Volleyball World — Belgium squad at the 2024 Volleyball Challenger Cup
- Volleyball World — China defeat Belgium in the 2024 Challenger Cup final
- Volleyball World — Belgium top Pool F at the 2025 Men’s World Championship
- Volleyball World — 2025 Men’s World Championship final standings
- CEV — Belgium vs. Czechia, EuroVolley 2026 round-of-16 statistics
- CEV — Belgium vs. Slovenia, EuroVolley 2026 quarterfinal statistics