Josh Ybañez
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| Full name | Joshua Ybañez | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Nickname | Josh | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Nationality | Filipino | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | March 25, 2003 General Santos, Philippines | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 170 cm (5 ft 7 in) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| College / University | University of Santo Tomas | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Position | Outside Hitter, Libero | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Current team | UST Golden Spikers | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Number | 13 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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Joshua Ybañez (born March 25, 2003) is a Filipino volleyball player. He is currently playing for the UST Golden Spikers in the UAAP as an outside hitter.[1] He is also an active member of the national team playing as the libero.[2]
Career
Collegiate
Ybanez is currently playing for the Men of the Philippines in the Philippines (FIVB).[3]
He made his first appearance in the UAAP men's volleyball with Golden Spikers in UAAP Season 85, where they bagged the silver medal. He also awarded as the Rookie of the Year and Season's Most Valuable Player.[4]
Awards
Individuals
| Year | League | Season/Conference | Award | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | UAAP | 85 | Season's Most Valuable Player | [5] |
| Rookie of the Year | ||||
| 1st Best Outside Hitter | ||||
| V-League | Collegiate | Conference's Most Valuable Player | [6] | |
| PNVF | Challenge Cup | Most Valuable Player | [7] | |
| 1st Best Outside Spiker | ||||
| 2024 | UAAP | 86 | Season's Most Valuable Player | [8] |
| 1st Best Outside Hitter | ||||
| 2025 | SEA V.League | Leg 2 | Best Libero | [9] |
Collegiate
- UST Golden Spikers
| Year | League | Season/Conference | Title | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | V-League | Collegiate | Runner-up | [10] |
| 2023 | UAAP | 85 | Runner-up | [11] |
| V-League | Collegiate | Runner-up | [12] | |
| PNVF | Challenge Cup | Champions | [13] | |
| 2024 | UAAP | 86 | Runner-up | [14] |
| 2025 | UAAP | 87 | 3rd place | [15] |
| V-League | Collegiate | 3rd place | [16] |
National Team
| Year | League | Season/Conference | Title | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | SEA V.League | Leg 1 | 3rd place | [17] |
| SEA V.League | Leg 2 | 3rd place | [18] | |
| 2025 | SEA Games | Indoor Volleyball | 3rd place | [19] |
External links
- Joshua Ybañez at the FIVB
References
- ^ "UST star Josh Ybañez is UAAP men's Rookie MVP". Retrieved March 20, 2024.
- ^ Agcaoili, Lance (August 19, 2024). "Josh Ybañez flourishing as libero for Alas Pilipinas". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved September 12, 2025.
- ^ "With Josh Ybañez at the forefront, UST Tiger Spikers show bright future". Retrieved March 20, 2024.
- ^ "Men volley finals:NU Bulldogs vs. UST Golden Spikers". Retrieved March 20, 2024.
- ^ "UST's Ybañez bags UAAP MVP, Rookie of the Year awards". Philippine Star. May 14, 2023. Retrieved May 14, 2023.
- ^ "Ybañez, Dapol share MVP honors". Retrieved March 20, 2024.
- ^ "Josh Ybañez promises faster fearless play in sophomore year". Retrieved March 20, 2024.
- ^ "UAAP: UST star Josh Ybañez repeats as MVP to lead Season 86 award winners". onesports.ph. Retrieved September 12, 2025.
- ^ "Alas mainstay Josh Ybañez wins best libero in SEA V.League Leg 2". Spin.ph. Retrieved September 12, 2025.
- ^ "NU outlasts UST to capture V-League men's collegiate crown". Retrieved December 19, 2025.
- ^ "NU turns back UST to close in on three peat". Retrieved March 20, 2024.
- ^ "La Salle foils UST in 4, cops men's crown". vleague.ph. The V-League. September 29, 2023. Retrieved September 29, 2023.
- ^ Malanum, Jean (November 26, 2023). "UST, CSB pocket PNVF Challenge Cup titles". Philippine News Agency. Archived from the original on March 19, 2024. Retrieved March 19, 2024.
- ^ "UAAP: NU Bulldogs complete rare 4-peat after closing out UST in Game 2". Retrieved December 19, 2025.
- ^ "UAAP: NU beats UST, forges title duel with FEU in UAAP men's volleyball". Retrieved December 19, 2025.
- ^ "UAAP: V-League: Golden Spikers capture bronze with sweep of Ateneo". Retrieved December 19, 2025.
- ^ "Alas Men take SEA V.League bronze medal after loss to Thailand". Retrieved December 19, 2025.
- ^ "Alas Men take SEA V.League bronze medal after loss to Thailand". Retrieved December 19, 2025.
- ^ "Alas Pilipinas men rally past Vietnam for 2nd SEA VLeague bronze". Retrieved December 19, 2025.