Montpellier HSC VB, making their debut in the CEV Champions League – Men Round 4, face tough competition against teams like JASTRZEBSKI Wegiel, VfB FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, and Vojvodina NS Seme NOVI SAD. Despite four initial losses, the team`s future appears promising, largely thanks to players like Théo Faure, who has proven to be a vital asset this season.
Faure participated in all four matches played so far (16 sets), accumulating 75 points (an average of 4.69 per set), placing him 16th among the competition`s top scorers. He leads Montpellier in scoring in the Champions League. His performance in the French A League has also been strong, starting the season with an MVP award in the Supercup (which Montpellier won against CVB 52). The French opposite hitter is also his team`s leading scorer domestically, with 226 points in 13 games.
Learn more about Théo Faure, who is poised to be a significant figure in the future of volleyball.
The Beginning
Théo began playing volleyball with friends when he was 11 years old. Before dedicating himself to volleyball, he had experimented with other sports.
My parents are Volleyball players, too, and during the holidays, I used to play Beach Volleyball as well.
Théo Faure
Going Pro
An interesting aspect of Théo’s volleyball journey is that prior to signing his first professional contract, he played as an outside hitter.
For the 23-year-old Frenchman, the decision to turn professional felt natural, emerging from the feelings and excitement experienced during youth tournaments, playing for his team, and winning key matches.
At that time, you don’t know yet what it means to play Volleyball professionally, to have a career.
Théo Faure
Joining the training center in Toulouse also marked a pivotal moment in his decision.
The Champions League
Faure joined Montpellier in 2021. Competing in the prestigious CEV Champions League – Volley this season offers Théo a valuable opportunity to accumulate significant experience.
We are playing against some of the best teams and the best players. It is a very high level competition, and, for sure, it is a great motivation to learn and gain experience for your development as a player. It is really nice, although we lost our four games so far. However, we still have two more at home – against Friedrichshafen and Novi Sad, and our goal is to win these two matches, and to continue ahead in the CEV Cup. We don’t want our European journey to end just yet.
Théo Faure
The 196 cm tall opposite is currently the team`s leading scorer in the competition. While pleased with his individual performance, he also expressed some frustration regarding the team`s results.
The French A League
As the defending French champions, Montpellier began the season positively by winning the Supercup, but subsequently faced challenges.
We got the title last year, we started the season with a win in the Supercup. After that, we had some difficult times with injuries, as it often happens with teams that play in local and European competitions. The goal now is to be among the best teams, and to start the Playoffs in the best position.
Théo Faure
The Inspiration & The Dream
Faure expressed pride in the recent successes of the French national team, stating that this team is his greatest inspiration.
What they are doing, is really amazing!
Théo Faure
His ultimate aspirations include rejoining the national team (having participated in VNL 2021) and achieving success by winning titles with his club.
Torin Vale