Gedeón Guardiola facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Gedeón Guardiola |
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| Full name | Gedeón Guardiola Villaplana | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 1 October 1984 Petrer, Spain |
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| Height | 2.00 m (6 ft 7 in) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Playing position | Pivot | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Current club | TBV Lemgo | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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1996–2001
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Petrer | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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2001–2005
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Valencia | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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2005–2008
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Teucro | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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2008–2009
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Ciudad Logroño | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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2009–2014
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San Antonio | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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2014–2020
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Rhein-Neckar Löwen | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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2020–2023
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TBV Lemgo | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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2023–
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HC Erlangen | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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2011-
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Spain | 203 | (238) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Medal record
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| 1 National team caps and goals correct as of 25 June 2024 |
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Gedeón Guardiola Villaplana, born on October 1, 1984, is a well-known Spanish handball player. He plays as a pivot, which is a key position in handball for both attacking and defending. Gedeón is famous for his strong performance with the Spanish national team and for several top clubs.
Gedeón has a twin brother, Isaías Guardiola, who is also a professional handball player. They both share a passion for the sport.
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Gedeón's Club Career
Gedeón Guardiola started his handball journey at a young age. He played for local teams before moving to bigger clubs. His career has taken him to different parts of Spain and even to Germany.
Early Years in Spain
Gedeón began playing handball in his hometown of Petrer from 1996 to 2001. After that, he joined Valencia, where he played from 2001 to 2005. He then moved to Teucro (2005–2008) and Ciudad Logroño (2008–2009). These early years helped him develop his skills.
Time with SDC San Antonio
From 2009 to 2014, Gedeón played for SDC San Antonio. This was an important period for his career, as he gained more experience at a high level.
Playing in Germany
In 2014, Gedeón made a big move to Germany, joining Rhein-Neckar Löwen. He played there for six years until 2020. During his time with Rhein-Neckar Löwen, he became a key player in the Handball-Bundesliga, one of the strongest handball leagues in the world.
After Rhein-Neckar Löwen, he joined TBV Lemgo in 2020. He played for TBV Lemgo until 2023. Currently, he plays for HC Erlangen, continuing his successful career in Germany.
Playing for the Spanish National Team
Gedeón Guardiola has been a very important player for the Spanish national team since 2011. He has played in many international matches and tournaments, representing his country with pride.
International Appearances
As of June 2024, Gedeón has played over 200 matches for Spain. He has also scored many goals, showing his skill as a pivot. His strong defense and ability to score make him a valuable player for the team.
Amazing Achievements and Medals
Gedeón Guardiola has won many medals throughout his career, both with his clubs and with the Spanish national team. These medals show his dedication and talent in handball.
Olympic Games Medals
- Bronze Medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics: Gedeón and his team won a bronze medal in handball. This was a huge achievement for Spain.
World Championship Medals
- Gold Medal at the 2013 World Championship in Spain: This was a fantastic win for Gedeón and his teammates on home soil.
- Bronze Medal at the 2021 World Championship in Egypt.
- Bronze Medal at the 2023 World Championship in Poland/Sweden.
European Championship Medals
Gedeón has had great success at the European Championships, winning multiple medals:
- Gold Medal at the 2018 European Championship in Croatia.
- Gold Medal at the 2020 European Championship in Sweden/Austria/Norway.
- Silver Medal at the 2016 European Championship in Poland.
- Silver Medal at the 2022 European Championship in Hungary/Slovakia.
- Bronze Medal at the 2014 European Championship in Denmark.
These medals highlight Gedeón Guardiola's important role in making the Spanish national handball team one of the best in the world.
See also
In Spanish: Gedeón Guardiola para niños
