Zhu Ting stands out as one of the most dominant outside hitters in volleyball today, dominating courts with her powerful spikes and leadership for China and top clubs. In 2026, she’s still crushing it with Imoco Volley Conegliano in Italy, picking up MVPs in CEV Champions League matches this season.
Zhu Ting’s Biography
| Detail | Info |
| Full Name | Zhu Ting |
| Nickname | Zhu, Zhuper, MVP Harvester |
| Date of Birth | November 29, 1994 |
| Age | 31 years |
| Nationality | Chinese |
| Height | 1.98 m (6 ft 6 in) |
| Weight | 74-78 kg (163-172 lb) |
| Turned Professional | 2012 |
| Position | Outside Hitter |
| Current Club / Team | Imoco Volley Conegliano |
| Career Prize Money | Over $10 million |
| Achievements / Titles | Olympic Gold (2016), World Cup Gold (2019), Multiple CEV Champions League, Turkish League MVPs, 14+ MVP awards |
| Sponsors | Multiple Chinese brands, sportswear deals |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Spouse | N/A |
| Instagram Profile | @zhuting1129 |
Zhu Ting keeps her personal life low-key, focusing mostly on volleyball and family. She grew up in a rural family with four sisters in Henan Province, China. No public details on kids or partners exist.
Early Career
Zhu Ting started volleyball at age 11 in her rural Henan village. At 13 in 2007, her PE teacher spotted her height and sent her to a sports school; by 2008, she trained professionally at Henan Province sports school.
She joined junior national teams from 2010-2013, grabbing her first international MVP at the 2012 Asian Junior Championship as best scorer and spiker. In 2012, she debuted pro with Guangdong Evergrande, helping them to Club World Championship bronze in 2013.
Professional Career
Zhu moved to Henan Huawei from 2013-2016, then exploded overseas with VakıfBank Istanbul (2016-2019), winning two CEV Champions Leagues, three Turkish Leagues, two Club World Championships, and earning multiple MVPs. She returned to Tianjin Bohai Bank (2019-2021) for two Chinese League titles amid wrist injury recovery.
After Scandicci (2022-2024) with Italian Cup and Supercup wins, she joined Imoco Volley Conegliano in 2024, extending into 2026; she’s scored 15-16 points per match in CEV Champions League, topping scorers and MVPs against teams like ŁKS Łódź and Dresdner SC, with 472 points at 48% efficiency last season.
Zhu Ting’s Net Worth Details
As of 2025, Zhu Ting’s net worth sits around $12-20 million, built from massive club salaries like €1.35 million at VakıfBank and £1 million annually at Scandicci. Her Imoco deal and past as the world’s highest-paid player (over $1.5M/season) keep earnings high. Endorsements boost it further.
Prize Money
Exact prize money breakdowns are scarce, but here’s estimated career tournament earnings based on major wins.
| Tournament / Event | Year(s) | Earnings (est.) |
| Olympic Gold (Rio) | 2016 | $100,000+ |
| FIVB World Cup Gold | 2019 | $200,000 |
| CEV Champions League (x2) | 2017-18 | $150,000 |
| Club World Championship (x3) | 2017-18, etc. | $300,000 |
| Turkish League (x3) | 2017-19 | $400,000 |
| Chinese League (x2) | 2020-21 | $250,000 |
| Asian Championship | 2015 | $50,000 |
| Total Est. Prize Money | Career | $5M+ |
Career Earnings
Zhu’s total earnings include salaries, bonuses, and prizes; estimates from reports:
| Period / Club | Annual Salary (est. USD) | Total Earnings (est.) |
| Guangdong/Henan (2012-16) | $100K-$200K | $500K |
| VakıfBank (2016-19) | $1.2M-$1.6M | $5M+ |
| Tianjin (2019-21) | $800K-$1M | $2M |
| Scandicci (2022-24) | $1.2M | $3.6M |
| Imoco (2024-26 ongoing) | $1M+ | $3M+ (so far) |
| National Team Bonuses | Varies | $2M+ |
| Career Total | – | $16M+ |
Endorsements
Zhu Ting pulls in big bucks from sponsors thanks to her superstar status and 100K+ Instagram followers. She reps Chinese brands in sportswear, fitness gear, and lifestyle products, plus global deals from her Turkish and Italian stints.
Past partnerships include apparel giants during VakıfBank days, and now Imoco ties boost her visibility for ads in Asia and Europe. These deals add millions yearly on top of salaries, making her a marketing powerhouse without flashy public announcements.
Career Records
| Opponent / Team | Event / Year | Zhu Stats / Outcome |
| Imoco Volley Conegliano | CEV CL Final 2018 | 22 pts, VakıfBank win 3-0 |
| Eczacıbaşı VitrA | Turkish League Final | 106 pts over 5 matches, MVP |
| Voléro Zürich | Multiple semis | High scorer, multiple wins |
| Pomi Casalmaggiore | CL Final Four | 25 pts, MVP |
| Serbia | Olympics Final 2016 | 179 pts total, China gold |
| ŁKS Commercecon Łódź | CEV CL 2026 | 15 pts, MVP, Imoco 3-0 win |
| Dresdner SC | CEV CL 2025/26 | 16 pts (12 spikes+4 blocks), MVP |
FAQs
1. Who is Zhu Ting?
Zhu Ting is a professional Chinese volleyball player born on November 29, 1994, in Dancheng, Henan Province. She plays as an outside hitter for Imoco Volley Conegliano and the China women’s national team, widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all time with 15 MVP awards since her 2011 debut.
2. What are Zhu Ting’s physical attributes?
Zhu Ting stands at 1.98 m (6 ft 6 in) tall and weighs around 74-78 kg. Her spike reaches 329-330 cm and block 315 cm, enabling her powerful attacks and blocks.
3. What is Zhu Ting’s early life story?
From a poor rural family with four sisters, Zhu was spotted by her PE teacher at age 13 for her height and sent to a sports school. She began professional training in 2008 at Henan Province sports school and joined the provincial team by 14.
4. What are Zhu Ting’s major international achievements?
She led China to gold at the 2016 Rio Olympics (MVP), 2015 and 2019 World Cups (MVP both), 2015 Asian Championship (MVP), 2017 Grand Champions Cup (MVP), and 2018 Asian Games. China also earned silver at 2014 World Championship and bronzes at 2018 World Championship and Nations League.
5. Which clubs has Zhu Ting played for?
Her clubs include Guangdong Evergrande (2012-13), Henan Huawei (2013-16), Vakıfbank Istanbul (2016-19), Tianjin Bohai Bank (2019-21), Savino del Bene Scandicci (2022-24), and Imoco Volley Conegliano (2024-present, contract extended to 2026).
6. What successes did Zhu Ting have at Vakıfbank Istanbul?
From 2016-19, she won 8 Turkish titles including multiple leagues, cups, super cups, 2 CEV Champions Leagues (MVP both years, first back-to-back), and 2 Club World Championships (MVP). She swept all 2017-18 titles and was the world’s highest-paid player at €1.35 million.
7. What are some of Zhu Ting’s MVP awards?
Key MVPs: 2013 U20 World Championship, 2015 Asian Championship & World Cup, 2016 Olympics & CEV Champions League, 2017 Club World & Grand Champions Cup, 2018 Club World & Turkish League, 2019 World Cup, 2019-21 Chinese League. She has 15 total.
8. What is Zhu Ting’s current club and recent performance?
She plays for Imoco Volley Conegliano (No. 4) since 2024, winning 2024 Club World Championship, 2024-25 Italian Cup, League, CEV Champions League, and 2025-26 Italian Cup. In November 2025 National Games, she scored 37 points for Henan vs. Beijing.
9. Has Zhu Ting faced any injuries?
Zhu suffered a wrist injury starting in 2017, worsening by 2021 Tokyo Olympics (China missed podium). She underwent surgery in 2022, returned after 14 months with Scandicci in November 2022, and resumed national team play in 2024 for Nations League and Paris Olympics.
10. What are Zhu Ting’s career statistics?
From 2013-2023: 431 matches/sets played, 7657 points, 49.55% attack success, 40.39% efficiency. She excels as top scorer and spiker in numerous tournaments.