Faith Nisperos
{{short description|Filipino volleyball player}}
{{Philippine name|Mallonga|Nisperos}}
{{Infobox volleyball player
| name = Faith Nisperos
| image =
| caption =
| full_name = Faith Janine Shirley Mallonga Nisperos
| nickname =
| nationality = Filipino
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|2000|01|02|mf=y}}
| hometown = Davao City, Philippines
| height = 1.80 m
| weight = 73 kg
| spike = 272 cm
| block = 269 cm
| position = Outside hitter
| currentnumber = 17
| college = Ateneo de Manila University (2019–2023)
| currentclub = Akari Chargers
| years1 = 2018
| team1 = BaliPure-NU
| years2 = 2021
| team2 = Rebisco Philippines
| years3 = 2023–present
| team3 = Akari Chargers
| nationalyears1 = 2014
| nationalteam1 = Philippines (U17)
| nationalyears2 = 2021, 2022–present
| nationalteam2 = Philippines
| medaltemplates = {{MedalSport | Women's volleyball }}
{{MedalCountry | {{PHI}} }}
{{MedalCompetition|Asian Challenge Cup}}
{{MedalBronze| 2024 Manila|Team}}
{{MedalCompetition|SEA V.League}}
{{MedalBronze| 2024 Vĩnh Phúc | Leg 1}}
{{MedalBronze| 2024 Nakhon Ratchasima | Leg 2}}
}}
Faith Janine Shirley Mallonga Nisperos (born January 2, 2000) is a Filipino volleyball player who plays for the Akari Chargers of the Premier Volleyball League.
Early life and education
Faith was raised in Davao City, to Ferdie and Sheila Nisperos.{{cite news|url=https://www.sunstar.com.ph/article/368056/faith-provides|title=Faith provides|newspaper=SunStar|date=September 21, 2014|access-date=June 28, 2023}} She is the second of the couple's four children. Faith Nisperos went to Ateneo de Davao University for her elementary education but transferred to Nazareth School of National University (NU) in seventh grade, thanks to a recruiting effort by Coach Edgar Barroga. She completed her senior high school studies in the same school.{{cite news|url=https://www.philstar.com/sports/2019/03/20/1903079/faith-dreams-and-one-big-fight-faith-nisperos-her-move-ateneo|title=Faith, dreams and that 'One Big Fight': Faith Nisperos on her move to Ateneo|newspaper=The Philippine Star|date=September 21, 2014|access-date=June 28, 2023}}
She attended the Ateneo de Manila University for her collegiate studies.{{cite news|url=https://www.onesports.ph/uaap/article/9551/dream-come-true-for-faith-nisperos-to-play-with-sister-yssa-in-ateneo|title=Dream come true for Faith Nisperos to play with sister Yssa in Ateneo|newspaper=One Sports|date=February 10, 2023|access-date=June 28, 2023}}
Career
=College=
Nisperos played for the Blue Eagles of the Ateneo de Manila University in the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) volleyball championships. She played alongside her sister, Yssa. {{cite news|url=https://www.philstar.com/sports/2019/03/20/1903079/faith-dreams-and-one-big-fight-faith-nisperos-her-move-ateneo|title=Faith, dreams and that 'One Big Fight': Faith Nisperos on her move to Ateneo|newspaper=Philippine Star}}
She ended her stint with Ateneo in Season 85, after deciding to sign with the Akari Chargers in 2023.{{cite news |last1=Dannug |first1=Jonash |title=Why Faith Nisperos chose Akari over six other teams |url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/why-faith-nisperos-chose-akari-over-six-other-teams/271973 |access-date=2 July 2023 |work=Tiebreaker Times |date=12 May 2023}}{{cite news|last=Agcaoili |first=Lance |date=May 11, 2023 |title=‘Long term plan’ draws Faith Nisperos to Akari; PLDT a second choice |url=https://sports.inquirer.net/509071/long-term-plan-draws-faith-nisperos-to-akari-pldt-a-second-choice |work=Philippine Daily Inquirer |access-date=May 16, 2023}} She foregoed her final year of eligibility.{{cite news |last1=Anzures |first1=Rom |title=Faith Nisperos to join Akari, will forgo final year of UAAP eligibility |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/sports/05/09/23/nisperos-to-join-akari-will-forgo-final-year-of-eligibility |access-date=2 July 2023 |work=ABS-CBN News |date=9 May 2023}}
=Club=
Nisperos initially played in the Premier Volleyball League as part of the BaliPure Purest Water Defenders, which was under a partnership with the National University at the time, in 2018{{cite news|url= https://news.abs-cbn.com/sports/04/30/18/pvls-reinforced-conference-is-learning-ground-for-young-nu-lady-bulldogs|title= PVL's Reinforced Conference is learning ground for young NU Lady Bulldogs|newspaper=ABS-CBN News}}
In 2021, she was part of the Philippine national team which competed as Rebisco Philippines, in the 2021 Asian Women's Club Volleyball Championship.{{cite news |last1=Valencia |first1=Justin |title=Nisperos says AVC Clubs an eye-opener for young Rebisco |url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/nisperos-says-avc-clubs-an-eye-opener-for-young-rebisco/221377 |access-date=2 July 2023 |work=Tiebreaker Times |date=6 October 2021}}
After the conclusion of UAAP Season 85 in 2023, Nisperos joined PVL. Seven teams offered her contracts. She eventually signed with the Akari Chargers.
=National team=
Nisperos has represented the Philippines in international tournaments. In 2014, she was part of the squad that took part in the Asian Girls' U17 Volleyball Championship. The Philippines returned to the tournament after a six year absence.
In 2021, Nisperos was a member of the Rebisco Women's Team Asian Club Volleyball Championships in Thailand.{{cite news|date=September 7, 2021 |title=Final PH team rosters for Asian club volleyball tilt |url=https://www.cnnphilippines.com/sports/2021/9/7/Asian-Volleyball-Championships-Rebisco-Choco-Mucho.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210907142526/https://cnnphilippines.com/sports/2021/9/7/Asian-Volleyball-Championships-Rebisco-Choco-Mucho.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=September 7, 2021 |work=Philippine Daily Inquirer |access-date=July 30, 2023}}
Nisperos returned to international play when she and her Akari teammates were included in the Philippine senior national team squad which played in the 2023 Asian Women's Volleyball Challenge Cup in Indonesia from June 18 to 25.{{cite news|last=Agcaoili |first=Lance |date=June 14, 2023 |title=Faith Nisperos, 5 other Akari players lead PH team for AVC Challenge Cup |url=https://sports.inquirer.net/514428/faith-nisperos-5-other-akari-players-lead-ph-team-for-avc-challenge-cup |work=Philippine Daily Inquirer |access-date=June 19, 2023}} They finished seventh-place out of 11 teams winning a total of three games.{{cite news|last=Isaga |first=JR |date=June 25, 2023 |title=Nisperos-led PH salvages AVC campaign, drops Uzbekistan to settle for 7th |url=https://www.rappler.com/sports/volleyball/results-philippines-uzbekistan-avc-challenge-cup-women-june-25-2023/ |work=Rappler |access-date=June 26, 2023}}
In 2024, she was added to be part of the Alas Pilipinas women's volleyball team, a long-term national team led by captain Jia de Guzman and built with a podium finish in the 2025 SEA Games as the ultimate goal. She mainly played as an opposite spiker, backing up Angel Canino first, then Alyssa Solomon. Her team won three bronze medals in one calendar year.
Clubs
- {{flagicon|Philippines}} Balipure-NU Water Defenders (2018)
- {{flagicon|PHI}} Rebisco Philippines (2021)
- {{flagicon|PHI}} Akari Chargers (2023–present)
Awards
=Individual=
- 2013 UAAP Season 76 Juniors – "Rookie of the Year"
- 2014 UAAP Season 77 Juniors – "Season's Most Valuable Player"
- 2015 UAAP Season 78 Juniors – "Best attacker" and "Finals' Most Valuable Player"
- 2016 UAAP Season 79 Juniors – "1st Best Outside Hitter" and "Season's Most Valuable Player"
- 2017 UAAP Season 80 Juniors – "1st Best Outside Hitter" and "Finals' Most Valuable Player"
- 2022 UAAP Season 84 Women’s – "2nd Best Outside Hitter"
- 2015 Shakey's Girls Volleyball League Season 12 – NCR Leg "Best middle blocker" and "Most valuable player"'
- 2015 Shakey's Girls Volleyball League Season 12 – League of Champions "Best outside hitter"
- 2016 Shakey's Girls Volleyball League Season 13 – NCR Leg "Best outside hitter" and "Most valuable player"
- 2016 Shakey's Girls Volleyball League Season 13 National Finals – "Best outside hitter"
- 2016 Shakey's Girls Volleyball League Season 13 International Championship – "Most valuable player"
- 2015 Palarong Pambansa – "Best blocker" and "Most valuable player"
- 2019 Premier Volleyball League Collegiate Conference – "2nd Best Outside Hitter"
- 2022 V-League Women's Division Season 14 Collegiate Challenge – "1st Best Outside Hitter" and "Conference and Finals Most Valuable Player"{{cite news|url=https://vleague.ph/news/nisperos-shares-mvp-honor-with-teammates|title=Nisperos shares MVP honor with teammates|newspaper=V-League}}
=Collegiate team=
- 2019 Premier Volleyball League Collegiate Conference − File:Med 3.png Bronze medal, with Ateneo Lady Eagles
- UAAP Season 84 women's volleyball tournament − File:Med 3.png Bronze medal, with Ateneo Lady Eagles
- 2022 V-League Collegiate Challenge - File:Med 1.png Gold medal, with Ateneo Lady Eagles
=Club team=
- 2024 Premier Volleyball League Reinforced Conference − File:Med 2.png Silver medal, with Akari Chargers
- 2024-25 Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference − File:Med 3.png Bronze medal, with Akari Chargers
References
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Category:Akari Chargers players
Category:Ateneo de Manila University alumni
Category:Filipino women's volleyball players
Category:Philippines women's international volleyball players
Category:Sportspeople from Davao City
Category:University Athletic Association of the Philippines volleyball players