Lloyd Josafat

Lloyd Josafat
Personal information
Full nameLloyd C. Josafat
NationalityFilipino
Born (1999-09-18) September 18, 1999 (age 26)
HometownIba, Zambales[1]
Height188 cm (6 ft 2 in)
College / UniversityUniversity of the East
Volleyball information
PositionMiddle blocker
Career
YearsTeams
2021Philippine Air Force Air Spikers
2022–2023AMC Cotabato Spikers
2024–presentCignal HD Spikers
National team
2023–presentPhilippines

Lloyd C. Josafat[2] (September 18, 1999[3]) is a Filipino volleyball player who plays for Cignal HD Spikers of the Spikers' Turf.

Career

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College

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Josafat played for the UE Red Warriors in the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP). He made his UAAP debut in Season 81 in 2019.[4] In Season 82, Josafat was noted to have scored 32 points in UE's five set win against the UP Fighting Maroons.[5] However that season was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[4] He continued playing in Season 85 when the men's division was resumed in 2023.[6]

Club

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For the 2021 PNVF Champions League, the Philippine Air Force Air Spikers acquired Josafat.[4][7] Air Force finished as runners-up to the Team Dasma Monarchs.[8]

He later played for the AMC Cotabato Spikers for the 2022 PNVF Champions League.[9] Cotabato which finished as runners-up in the PNVF competition also played in the Spikers' Turf in 2023.[10][11]

In January 2024, Josafat moved to the Cignal HD Spikers another Spikers' Turf club.[12][13] He represented the Philippines at the 2025 AVC Men's Volleyball Champions League as a player for Cignal.[14]

National team

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Lloyd Josafat is part of the Philippine national team.[10] He was part of the squad for the 2023 SEA Games[15], 2023 AVC Men's Challenge Cup[16], 2022 Asian Games[17] (delayed by a year), 2024 AVC Men's Challenge Cup.[18], and the 2025 SEA Men's V.League.[14]

He is part of the 14-man roster of the Philippines for the 2025 FIVB Men's Volleyball World Championship.[19]

References

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  1. ^ Valencia, Justin (May 21, 2021). "Despite inexperience, Lloyd Josafat out to prove that he belongs in Men's NT". Tiebreaker Times. Retrieved September 17, 2025.
  2. ^ "The UE Red Warriors, SY 2020-2021". University of the East. Retrieved September 17, 2025.
  3. ^ "Josafat Lloyd - Players". AVC Men’s Champions League 2025. Retrieved September 17, 2025.
  4. ^ a b c Agcaoli, Lance (December 3, 2021). "Lloyd Josafat on cusp of first title after forgettable college rookie year". Sports Interactive Network Philippines. Retrieved September 17, 2025.
  5. ^ Naredo, Camille (March 7, 2020). "UAAP 82: Lloyd Josafat the hero, as UE stuns UP in four sets". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved September 17, 2025.
  6. ^ "Lloyd Josafat looks to impart Taiwan camp learnings to UE". Tiebreaker Times. February 25, 2023. Retrieved September 17, 2025.
  7. ^ Dannug, Jonash (November 28, 2021). "Air Force picks up ex-PLDT stars for PNVFCL". Tiebreaker Times. Retrieved September 17, 2025.
  8. ^ Dannug, Jonash (December 4, 2021). "Dasmarinas stuns Air Force in finale, rules PNVFCL". Tiebreaker Times. Retrieved September 17, 2025.
  9. ^ "North Cotabato, Imus Advance To Q'finals In PNVF Champions League". The POST. November 10, 2022. Retrieved September 17, 2025.
  10. ^ a b Cruz, Zachi (April 4, 2023). "Dream come true for Josafat, Dela Noche after being named to PMNVT". Tiebreaker Times. Retrieved September 17, 2025.
  11. ^ "Umandal tows AMC-Cotabato past Sta. Rosa". Spikers' Turf. Retrieved September 17, 2025.
  12. ^ "Bryan Bagunas completes Cignal haul". Spikers' Turf. January 30, 2024. Retrieved September 17, 2025.
  13. ^ Bautista, Ohmer (April 5, 2024). "Spikers' Turf: Cignal's system can bring out the best in Bryan Bagunas, Jau Umandal, says Dexter Clamor". One Sports. Retrieved September 17, 2025.
  14. ^ a b Demigillo, Kiko (September 11, 2025). "Alas Pilipinas middle blockers: Who will anchor the net in the FIVB World Championship?". One Sports. Retrieved September 17, 2025.
  15. ^ Payo, Jasmine (May 8, 2023). "PH men's volleyball team bows out at 5th". Rappler. Retrieved September 17, 2025.
  16. ^ Javier, Nikole (July 9, 2023). "PH spikers dominate Macau in AVC Cup opener". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved September 17, 2025.
  17. ^ "PH sweeps Afghanistan, earns first Asian Games men's volley win in nearly 5 decades". Rappler. September 20, 2023. Retrieved September 17, 2025.
  18. ^ Ballecer, RJ (May 15, 2024). "Alas Pilipinas Is Here: The Star-Studded Lineup For The 2024 AVC Challenge Cup". The Game. One Mega Group Inc. Retrieved September 17, 2025.
  19. ^ Agcaoili, Lance (September 11, 2025). "Meet Alas Pilipinas: Final 14 for FIVB Men's World Championship debut". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved September 11, 2025.
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