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| Full name | Andrea Zorzi | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Nickname | Zorro | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 29 July 1965 Noale, Province of Venice, Italy |
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| Height | 201 cm (6 ft 7 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Position | Opposite | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Number | 11 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Andrea Zorzi, born on July 29, 1965, is a famous former volleyball player from Italy. He was a very tall athlete, standing at 201 cm (about 6 feet 7 inches). He was known as an amazing spiker, playing in the "opposite hitter" position. People often called him "Zorro."
Andrea Zorzi helped the Italy men's national volleyball team win two World Championships in 1990 and 1994. In 1991, the FIVB (the international volleyball federation) even named him the World's Best Player! In 2024, Andrea Zorzi was honored by being added to the International Volleyball Hall of Fame.
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Playing for Italy
Andrea Zorzi was a key player for the Italian national volleyball team for many years. He helped them win many important competitions around the world.
World Championships
Zorzi won gold medals at two World Championships. These big wins happened in 1990 in Brazil and again in 1994 in Greece. These victories showed how strong the Italian team was with him on it.
Olympic Games
Andrea Zorzi also played in the Olympic Games. He won a silver medal at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta. He also competed in the Olympics in 1988 in Seoul and in 1992 in Barcelona.
European Championships
In the European Championship, Zorzi and the Italian team won three gold medals. They achieved these wins in 1989, 1993, and 1995. They also earned a silver medal in 1991.
Other Big Wins
Zorzi was named the "Most Valuable Player" (MVP) of the FIVB World League in 1990. He helped Italy win the gold medal that year. He was even thought to be the highest-paid volleyball player in the world at one point! He also played a big part in Italy winning the gold medal at the 1990 Goodwill Games in Seattle.
Playing for Clubs
Andrea Zorzi played for many of the top volleyball clubs in Italy. He won several important titles with these clubs.
He played for teams like Maxicono Parma and Sisley Treviso. With these clubs, he won two Italian Championships (in 1990 and 1996). He also won one European Champions League title in 1995.
Clubs Andrea Zorzi Played For
| Club | Country | From | To |
| Padua | Italy | 1982–1983 | 1984–1985 |
| Parma | Italy | 1985–1986 | 1989–1990 |
| Milan | Italy | 1990–1991 | 1993–1994 |
| Sisley Treviso | Italy | 1994–1995 | 1995–1996 |
| Macerata | Italy | 1996–1997 | 1997–1998 |
Awards and Honors
Andrea Zorzi received several individual awards for his amazing skills:
- 1990 FIVB World League "Most Valuable Player" (MVP)
- 1991 FIVB World League "Most Valuable Player" (MVP)
- 1992 FIVB World League "Best Server"
- 2024 International Volleyball Hall of Fame
See also
In Spanish: Andrea Zorzi para niños
