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Nickname(s) Guerreros Rojos (Red Warriors)
Association Federación de Vóleibol de Chile (Fevochi)
Confederation CSV
Head coach Argentina Daniel Nejamkin
FIVB ranking 31 (as of September 2014)
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Summer Olympics
Appearances None
World Championship
Appearances 2 (First in 1982)
Best result 23rd (1982)
FIVB World Cup
Appearances 1 (First in 1991)
Best result 12th (1991)
South American Championship
Appearances 31 (First in 1956)
Best result Silver (1961)
Website www.fevochi.cl

The Chile men's national volleyball team represents Chile in international volleyball competitions and friendly matches.

History

The Chile men's national volleyball team has a long history of participation in international competitions. They first competed in the Men's South American Volleyball Championship in 1956, and in 1961, they won a silver medal, which remains their best performance in this event. They have also participated in two FIVB Volleyball Men's World Cup, debuting in 1982 and achieving their best finish at 23rd place. Chile made its sole World Cup appearance in 1991, finishing 12th. The team has had several notable results in regional tournaments, including multiple bronze medals at the South American Championship, with recent success in 2019 and 2021.

Despite not being a global powerhouse, Chile has consistently been a strong competitor in South America. They have earned several podium finishes in the South American Championship, with bronze medals in 1967, 1981, 1983, 1993, 2019, and 2021. The team's steady performances demonstrate their competitive level within the continent.

The team has shown resilience at the Pan American Games, achieving fourth place in both 1963 and 2019. They have consistently participated in the Pan American Games, with their most recent appearance in 2023, continuing their tradition of competitive play in the Americas.

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Chilean national team who played at the 2015 Olympic Qualifying Championship in Caracas.

The Chilean team has also been successful in the Bolivarian Games, where they won the gold medal in 2013 and silver medals in 2017 and 2022. These accomplishments underscore their strength in regional competitions.

Led by head coach Daniel Nejamkin, the team is currently ranked 29th in the world as of July 2024, reflecting their steady progress on the global stage. Chile also had a notable appearance in the Challenger Cup, participating five times between 2018 and 2024, with their best result coming in 2023 when they finished fourth. This competition has provided Chile with more opportunities to face high-level international teams and improve their skills.

At the Pan American Cup, Chile's best finish came in 2023, where they secured the bronze medal. This result marked an important achievement for the team on the international stage and highlighted their development in recent years.

Results

World Championship

  • Argentina 1982 – 23rd place
  • Philippines 2025 – Qualified

World Cup

  • Japan 1991 – 12th place

Challenger Cup

  • Portugal 2018 – 5th place
  • Slovenia 2019 – 6th place
  • South Korea 2022 – 8th place
  • Qatar 2023 – 4th place
  • China 2024 – 7th place

South American Championship

Pan-American Cup

  • Mexico 2016 – 7th place
  • Mexico 2018 – 8th place
  • Mexico 2019 – 4th place
  • Canada 2022 – 4th place
  • Mexico 2023 – 3 3rd place

Pan-American Games

  • Brazil 1963 – 4th place
  • Colombia 1971 – 7th place
  • Peru 2019 – 4th place
  • Chile 2023 – 7th place

Bolivarian Games

  • Peru 2013 – 1 Gold medal
  • Colombia 2017 – 2 Silver medal
  • Colombia 2022 – 2 Silver medal

Players

Current squad

Head coach: Argentina Daniel Nejamkin

# Name Age Height Weight Attack Block Position Club
1 Simón Guerra 28 years old 201 cm 87 kg 350 cm 330 cm MB England Polonia London
2 Vicente Ibarra 23 years old 203 cm 90 kg 335 cm 320 cm OH Argentina Ciudad de Buenos Aires
3 Gabriel Araya 29 years old 201 cm 92 kg 345 cm 330 cm MB Greece AS Kerkis
4 Tomás Parraguirre 33 years old 198 cm 113 kg 335 cm 315 cm OP Spain Arona Tenerife Sur
7 Rafael Albornoz 28 years old 193 cm 85 kg 347 cm 327 cm OH Spain Arona Tenerife Sur
9 Dusan Bonacić (captain) 29 years old 198 cm 93 kg 351 cm 326 cm OH Qatar Al Rayyan
10 Vicente Mardones 25 years old 208 cm 90 kg 350 cm 320 cm OP United States Limestone University
11 Vicente Parraguirre 30 years old 196 cm 91 kg 341 cm 315 cm OH Argentina Ciudad de Buenos Aires
13 Lucas Lavín 24 years old 188 cm 74 kg 310 cm 290 cm L Chile Stadio Italiano
14 Esteban Villarreal 27 years old 193 cm 83 kg 325 cm 305 cm S Spain Unicaja Costa
15 Sebastián Castillo 29 years old 180 cm 75 kg 318 cm 305 cm L Chile Deportes Usach
16 Tomás Gago 27 years old 198 cm 85 kg 350 cm 335 cm MB United States Purdue University Fort Wayne
17 Jaime Bravo 23 years old 181 cm 70 kg 300 cm 290 cm L Chile FullVolley
18 Kaj Bonacić 20 years old 190 cm 85 kg 340 cm 322 cm OH Chile Murano
19 Matías Banda 29 years old 191 cm 83 kg 325 cm 310 cm S England Polonia London

Past squads

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Selección de voleibol de Chile para niños

  • Chile women's national volleyball team
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