Nicoleta Manu

Nicoleta Manu (née Țolișteanu, born in Piatra Neamț) is a retired Romanian female volleyball player, who plays as a libero. She is part of the Romania women's national volleyball team and plays for Divizia A1 (Romanian's top league) side CS Știința Bacău.

Career Manu has played in many tournaments with Romania women's national volleyball team, including the Women's European Volleyball Championship of 2003, 2005 and 2011, the 2002 FIVB Volleyball Women's World Championship in Germany and the 2015 European Games in Baku.

She was awarded the best receiver at the 2003 Women's European Volleyball Championship. She is nicknamed Țoli (in reference to her maiden name ) by her teammates.

Clubs CS Știința Bacău (1999–2012) Hainaut Volley (2012–2013) CSM București (2013–2013) CS Dinamo București (2013–2015) CS Știința Bacău (2015–present)

Honours and awards Titles Romanian Championship – 2005

Individual awards 2003 Women's European Volleyball Championship – Best receiver (libero)