Alyssa Solomon

Alyssa Solomon
Personal information
NationalityFilipino
Born (2001-12-14) December 14, 2001 (age 24)
Calamba, Laguna, Philippine
HometownSanta Rosa, Laguna
Height1.87 m (6 ft 2 in)
Weight78 kg (172 lb)
Spike303 cm (119 in)
Block289 cm (114 in)
College / UniversityNational University
Volleyball information
PositionOpposite hitter
Current teamNakhon Ratchasima
Career
YearsTeams
2018BaliPure-NU
2025–2026Osaka Marvelous
2026–presentNakhon Ratchasima 3M Flims
National team
2017–Philippines
Honours
Women's volleyball
Representing  Philippines
Asian Nations Cup
Silver medal – second place2025 HanoiTeam
SEA V.League
Bronze medal – third place2024 Vĩnh Phúc / Nakhon RatchasimaTeam
Bronze medal – third place2025 Nakhon Ratchasima / Ninh BìnhTeam
ASEAN School Games
Bronze medal – third place2017 SingaporeTeam
Silver medal – second place2019 SemarangTeam

Alyssa Jae Solomon (born December 14, 2001) is a Filipino volleyball player who is an opposite spiker for Nakhon Ratchasima of the Women's Volleyball Thailand League and the Philippines national team. She played for the NU Lady Bulldogs in college.

Early life and education

Alyssa Jae Solomon was born on December 14, 2001 in Calamba, Laguna in the Philippines. She studied high school at University of Perpetual Help System DALTA – Biñan then, transferred to Nazareth School of National University when she was in Grade 10 and played in the UAAP girls ’volleyball tournaments where she was awarded Best Opposite Hitter.

She graduated with a degree in marketing management at the National University in 2025.

Career

Palarong Pambansa

When she was in University of Perpetual Help System DALTA - Biñan, she was selected as a member of the Region IV-A (CALABARZON) team for the Palarong Pambansa, a national sports competition for elementary and secondary students. She was awarded Most Valuable Player in 2017.

When she was in Nazareth School of National University, she was selected as a member of the National Capital Region (NCR) for the 2019 Palarong Pambansa where they won and she was awarded her second Most Valuable Player award in Palarong Pambansa.

High school

Solomon played for the Nazareth School of National University. NU Nazareth also represented the Philippines in the ASEAN School Games in 2017, where they finished bronze. They also represented the country in the ASEAN School Games in 2019, where they finished silver.

College

Solomon continued to play within the NU athletic program, playing for the senior team of the National University. She is part of the NU Lady Bulldogs which plays in the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP).

Solomon was the finals MVP of UAAP Season 86. In March 2025 while the Season 87 tournament is underway she applied for the 2025 Korean V-League (KOVO) Asian Quota Draft which was conducted online. However she withdrew upon learning the move may make her lose her amateur status. While cleared by the UAAP to compete, Solomon is facing a three-year ban by KOVO for the withdrawal which is being appealed by the Philippine National Volleyball Federation.

Club

Solomon has already played at a club-level; with the BaliPure Purest Water Defenders at the Premier Volleyball League (PVL) in 2018.

In September 2025, Solomon joined the Japanese SV.League as a player for Osaka Marvelous. She left the team after the conclusion of the 2025–26 season.

Solomon was pegged to return to the PVL, declaring her intention to take part in the 2026 PVL draft. However she withdrew from the draft, reportedly receiving several offers from European clubs.

In October 2026, Solomon joined Nakhon Ratchasima of the Women's Volleyball Thailand League for the 2026–27 season.

Clubs

Awards

Individual

MVP

Year League Award Type
2017Palarong PambansaN/a
2019Palarong PambansaN/a
2022SSL (Pre-season)Season
2023SSL (Pre-season)Season
2024UAAP S86Season
SSL (Pre-season)Season

Positional

Year League Positional Award
2017Rebisco Girls' VL1st Best OH
2020UAAP S82 (girls')Best OPP
2022UAAP S84 (women's)
SSL (Pre-season)
2023SEA VLeague (2nd)
SSL (Pre-season)
2024UAAP S86
SEA VLeague (2nd)
SSL (Pre-season)

High school

Year League Season Title Ref
2017 UAAP 79 Champions
Palarong Pambansa Champions
RVL girls' U18 Champions
2018 UAAP 80 Champions
2019 UAAP 81 Runner-up
Palarong Pambansa Champions
2020 UAAP 82 Champions

Collegiate

Year League Season/Conference Title Ref
2022 UAAP 84 Champions
SSL Pre-Season Champions
2023 UAAP 85 Runner-Up
SSL Pre-Season Champions
2024 UAAP 86 Champions
UNIGAMES Champions
SSL Invitationals Champions
Pre-Season Champions

International

Philippine women's national team

Year League Title Ref
2017 ASEAN School Games 3rd place
2019 ASEAN School Games Runner-up
2024 SEA V.League 1st Leg 3rd place
2nd Leg 3rd place
2025 AVC Women's Nation Cup Runner-up
2025 SEA V.League 1st Leg 3rd place
2nd Leg 3rd place

References

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  3. ↑ Arcenal, John Miles (August 19, 2025). "Alyssa Solomon, Lams Lamina receive respective degrees from NU". Sports Interactive Network Philippines. Retrieved October 12, 2026.
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  9. ↑ Dannug, Jonash (March 6, 2025). "Solomon, Baron, Alba, Madayag take shot at Korea in joining KOVO Draft". Tiebreaker Times. Retrieved June 4, 2025.
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  32. ↑ "De Guzman, Gagate win individual awards in Leg 1 of SEA V-League". ABS-CBN News. August 5, 2024. Retrieved August 5, 2024.
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