Michelle Cobb

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Michelle Cobb
Personal information
Nationality Filipino
BornMichelle Monique Cobb
(1999-02-16) February 16, 1999 (age 25)
Manila, Philippines
Height161 cm (5 ft 3 in)
College / University De La Salle University (2017–2020)
Volleyball information
PositionSetter
Current club Akari Chargers
Career
YearsTeams
2018–2019 F2 Logistics Cargo Movers
2022– Akari Chargers

Michelle Monique Cobb is a Filipino professional volleyball player.

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Early life and education

Michelle Monique Cobb was born on February 16, 1999 in Manila, Philippines. [1] She studied at St. Scholastica's College, Manila and the De La Salle University. [2]

Career

Collegiate

Cobb played for the De La Salle Lady Spikers at the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP). In 2017, she helped the De La Salle clinch their second and third titles of their three-peat in Seasons 79 and 80. She became a starter at Season 81, however her team failed to reach the Final Four. She played a game in Season 82 which was eventually cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. Women's volleyball was not held for the next two years. In April 2022, Cobb decided to forego her final year of eligibility. [2]

Club

Cobb was part of the F2 Logistics Cargo Movers when it was still playing in the Philippine Super Liga. She was part of the team from 2018 to 2019. [3] [4] [5]

Cobb made her professional debut with the Akari Chargers of the Premier Volleyball League. [6] The club announced her signing in July 2022. [7] She debuted at the 2022 Reinforced Conference in October. [8]

Personal life

As early as 2023, Cobb has footballer and Quezon City politician Vito Sotto as her boyfriend. [9] [10]

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References

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