Quick facts for kids
Chile
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| Nickname(s) |
Guerreros Rojos (Red Warriors) |
| Association |
Federación de Vóleibol de Chile (Fevochi) |
| Confederation |
CSV |
| Head coach |
 Daniel Nejamkin |
| FIVB ranking |
31 (as of September 2014) |
| Uniforms |
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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 |
 (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.
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
- 1982 – 23rd place
2025 – Qualified
World Cup
1991 – 12th place
Challenger Cup
2018 – 5th place
2019 – 6th place
2022 – 8th place
2023 – 4th place
2024 – 7th place
South American Championship
 1956 – 5th place 1958 – 5th place 1961 – Runners-up- 1967 –
 3rd place
 1981 – 3rd place- 1983 – 3rd place
- 1993 – 3rd place
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- 1995 – 4th place
 1997 – 6th place- 2003 – 4th place
- 2005 – 5th place
- 2007 – 4th place
 2009 – 5th place
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- 2011 – 5th place
- 2013 – 4th place
- 2015 – 5th place
- 2017 – 4th place
- 2019 – 3rd place
- 2021 – 3rd place
- 2023 – 4th place
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Pan-American Cup
2016 – 7th place- 2018 – 8th place
- 2019 – 4th place
2022 – 4th place- 2023 – 3
3rd place
Pan-American Games
- 1963 – 4th place
- 1971 – 7th place
- 2019 – 4th place
- 2023 – 7th place
Bolivarian Games
- 2013 – 1
Gold medal
- 2017 – 2
Silver medal
- 2022 – 2 Silver medal
Players
Current squad
Head coach: Daniel Nejamkin
| # |
Name |
Age |
Height |
Weight |
Attack |
Block |
Position |
Club |
| 01 1 |
Simón Guerra |
29 years old |
201 cm |
87 kg |
350 cm |
330 cm |
MB |
 Polonia London |
| 01 2 |
Vicente Ibarra |
23 years old |
203 cm |
90 kg |
335 cm |
320 cm |
OH |
Ciudad de Buenos Aires |
| 01 3 |
Gabriel Araya |
29 years old |
201 cm |
92 kg |
345 cm |
330 cm |
MB |
 AS Kerkis |
| 01 4 |
Tomás Parraguirre |
33 years old |
198 cm |
113 kg |
335 cm |
315 cm |
OP |
 Arona Tenerife Sur |
| 01 7 |
Rafael Albornoz |
28 years old |
193 cm |
85 kg |
347 cm |
327 cm |
OH |
Arona Tenerife Sur |
| 01 9 |
Dusan Bonacić (captain) |
29 years old |
198 cm |
93 kg |
351 cm |
326 cm |
OH |
Al Rayyan |
| 01 10 |
Vicente Mardones |
25 years old |
208 cm |
90 kg |
350 cm |
320 cm |
OP |
 Limestone University |
| 01 11 |
Vicente Parraguirre |
30 years old |
196 cm |
91 kg |
341 cm |
315 cm |
OH |
Ciudad de Buenos Aires |
| 01 13 |
Lucas Lavín |
24 years old |
188 cm |
74 kg |
310 cm |
290 cm |
L |
Stadio Italiano |
| 01 14 |
Esteban Villarreal |
27 years old |
193 cm |
83 kg |
325 cm |
305 cm |
S |
Unicaja Costa |
| 01 15 |
Sebastián Castillo |
29 years old |
180 cm |
75 kg |
318 cm |
305 cm |
L |
Deportes Usach |
| 01 16 |
Tomás Gago |
27 years old |
198 cm |
85 kg |
350 cm |
335 cm |
MB |
Purdue University Fort Wayne |
| 01 17 |
Jaime Bravo |
23 years old |
181 cm |
70 kg |
300 cm |
290 cm |
L |
FullVolley |
| 01 18 |
Kaj Bonacić |
20 years old |
190 cm |
85 kg |
340 cm |
322 cm |
OH |
Murano |
| 01 19 |
Matías Banda |
29 years old |
191 cm |
83 kg |
325 cm |
310 cm |
S |
Polonia London |
Past squads
Further information: 1982 FIVB Volleyball Men's World Championship
| Chile |
- 1982 FIVB Volleyball Men's World Championship — 1st round
- Jorge Hevia (captain), Erwin Gevert, Ricardo Vorphal, Arie Husid, Santiago Guerra, Roberto Bozzo, Gonzalo Landaeta, José Luis Alvarez, Víctor Oliveros, Alex Gevert, James Lamig y Andrés Acuña.
- Head coach: Miguel Holz
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See also
In Spanish: Selección de voleibol de Chile para niños
- Chile women's national volleyball team
