Lloyd Josafat

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Lloyd Josafat
Personal information
Full nameLloyd C. Josafat
NationalityFilipino
Born (1999-09-18) September 18, 1999 (age 25)
Hometown Iba, Zambales [1]
Height188 cm (6 ft 2 in)
College / University University of the East
Volleyball information
Position Middle blocker
Career
YearsTeams
2021 Philippine Air Force Air Spikers
2022–2023 AMC Cotabato Spikers
2024–present Cignal HD Spikers
National team
2023–present Philippines

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

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Career

College

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

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

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

  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. 1 2 3 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. 1 2 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. 1 2 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.