Facundo Conte facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Facundo Conte
Conte in 2024
Personal information
Born	(1989-08-25) 25 August 1989 (age 35) Vicente López, Argentina
Height	1.97 m (6 ft 6 in)
Volleyball information
Position	Outside hitter
Career
Years Teams 2005–2006 2006–2007 2007–2009 2009–2010 2010–2011 2011 2011–2012 2012–2013 2013–2016 2016–2018 2017 2018–2019 2019–2021 2021–2022 2022–2024 Rosario Sonder GEBA Pallavolo Catania Zinella Volley Volley Lube Umbria Volley Gabeca Pallavollo Dynamo Krasnodar Skra Bełchatów Shanghai Golden Age El Jaish Funvic Taubaté Sada Cruzeiro Warta Zawiercie Ciudad Vóley
National team
2008–2024  ARG
Honours Men's volleyball Representing  Argentina Olympic Games Bronze 2020 Tokyo Pan American Games Gold 2015 Toronto Silver 2023 Santiago CSV South American Championship Gold 2023 Recife Silver 2011 Brazil

Facundo Conte (born on August 25, 1989) is a famous Argentine former professional volleyball player. He played as an outside hitter, which is a key attacking position in volleyball. Facundo is well-known for winning a bronze medal with the Argentine national team at the Olympic Games in Tokyo 2020.

About Facundo Conte

Facundo was born in Vicente López, a city in Argentina. He comes from a family of volleyball stars! His father, Hugo Conte, was also a professional volleyball player. Hugo even won a bronze medal at the 1988 Olympic Games with the national team. Facundo finished his high school studies in Olivos, Argentina.

Facundo Conte playing for PGE Skra Bełchatów during the 2014–15 season.

Facundo's Volleyball Journey

Facundo Conte started his journey in volleyball at a young age. He first played for the Argentina national team in 2007. This was during the U19 World Championship, where his team finished in 4th place. Later that year, he joined the senior national team for the 2008 America's Cup.

Early Success with National Teams

Facundo was also part of the junior national team that won the 2008 South American Championship. This was a huge win because they beat Brazil in the final. It was the first time Argentina had won that tournament in 26 years!

In 2009, Facundo played in his first World League tournament with Argentina, where they finished 5th. That same year, he helped Argentina get third place at the U21 World Championship. This was the best result for Argentina in that tournament's history!

Playing for Clubs Around the World

After his early success, Facundo started playing for different volleyball clubs. He joined Zinella Bologna in Italy, where his father, Hugo, was his coach.

In 2013, Facundo signed a contract with PGE Skra Bełchatów in Poland. He had a very successful time there:

• He won the Polish Champion title in 2014.
• His team won the Polish SuperCup in October 2014.
• In 2016, he won the Polish Cup.

After three seasons in Poland, Facundo moved to China to play for Shanghai Golden Age. He played there for two seasons and helped them win the Chinese Championship twice. In 2017, he also played for El Jaish in Qatar for a short period.

Olympic and Pan American Games Achievements

Facundo Conte has also achieved great things with the Argentine national team.

• In 2015, he won a gold medal at the 2015 Pan American Games.
• One of his biggest achievements was winning a bronze medal at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. This was a very proud moment for him and his country.
• He also won a silver medal at the 2023 Pan American Games.
• In 2023, he won a gold medal at the CSV South American Championship.

Awards and Honours

Facundo Conte has won many awards throughout his career, both with his clubs and the national team.

Club Honours

• FIVB Club World Championship
  • Betim 2019 – with Sada Cruzeiro
• CSV South American Club Championship
  • Contagem 2020 – with Sada Cruzeiro
  • Blumenau 2024 – with Ciudad Vóley
• CEV Challenge Cup
  • 2010–11 – with Lube Banca Macerata
• Domestic Championships and Cups
  • 2005–06 Argentine Championship, with Rosario Sonder
  • 2013–14 Polish Championship, with PGE Skra Bełchatów
  • 2014–15 Polish SuperCup, with PGE Skra Bełchatów
  • 2015–16 Polish Cup, with PGE Skra Bełchatów
  • 2016–17 Chinese Championship, with Shanghai Golden Age
  • 2017–18 Chinese Championship, with Shanghai Golden Age
  • 2018–19 Brazilian Championship, with Vôlei Taubaté
  • 2019–20 Brazilian Cup, with Sada Cruzeiro
  • 2020–21 Brazilian Cup, with Sada Cruzeiro
  • 2022–23 Argentine Cup, with Ciudad Vóley
  • 2022–23 Argentine Championship, with Ciudad Vóley
  • 2023–24 Argentine Cup, with Ciudad Vóley
  • 2023–24 Argentine Championship, with Ciudad Vóley

Youth National Team Honours

• 2006 CSV U19 South American Championship
• 2008 CSV U21 South American Championship

Individual Awards

• 2014: Polish SuperCup – Most Valuable Player (MVP)
• 2015: CEV Champions League – Best Outside Spiker
• 2015: Pan American Games – Most Valuable Player (MVP)
• 2016: Polish Cup – Best Receiver
• 2019: FIVB Club World Championship – Best Outside Spiker
• 2020: CSV South American Club Championship – Best Outside Hitter

Statistics

• 2015–16 PlusLiga – Best server (44 aces)

See also

In Spanish: Facundo Conte para niños