Loveth Omoruyi

Born in Lodi to parents of Nigerian origins, Omoruyi is the second-born of four siblings.^[2] She started playing volleyball as a child, at the Sant’Alberto Oratory in her hometown.^[2] Her professional career started in 2016 with Pro Patria Milan, in the B2 league, the fourth category of Italian women's volleyball.^[3]

In 2021, Omoruyi became U20 world champion, and the same year she received her first call-up to the senior national team.^[3] At the 2022 Women's U21 European Volleyball Championship, Italy won the gold medal, with Omoruyi being named best spiker of the tournament.^[3] She was part of the gold medalled Italian team at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, replacing the injured Alice Degradi.^[4]