Gonzalo Pérez de Vargas facts for kids
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| Full name | Gonzalo Pérez de Vargas Moreno | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 10 January 1991 Toledo, Spain |
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| Nationality | Spanish | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.89 m (6 ft 2 in) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Playing position | Goalkeeper | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Current club | FC Barcelona | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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2009–2025
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FC Barcelona | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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2011–2013
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→ BM Granollers (loan) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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2013–2014
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→ Fenix Toulouse (loan) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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2025–
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THW Kiel | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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2012–
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Spain | 151 | (15) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Medal record
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Gonzalo Pérez de Vargas Moreno (born on January 10, 1991) is a famous Spanish professional handball player. He is a talented goalkeeper for FC Barcelona and also plays for the Spanish national team. He is known for his amazing saves and helping his teams win many important titles.
Gonzalo Pérez de Vargas's Handball Journey
Gonzalo started playing handball in his hometown of Toledo, Spain. He joined the local club, Amibal Toledo. In 2007, he moved to the famous club FC Barcelona Handbol.
Early Success with FC Barcelona
In the 2010-2011 season, Gonzalo helped FC Barcelona win three big titles. They won the Spanish championship, the Copa del Rey, and the EHF Champions League. This was a great start to his professional career.
Playing for Other Teams
After his first time at Barcelona, Gonzalo played for other teams to gain more experience.
- In the 2011-2012 season, he joined BM Granollers, another team in the Spanish league.
- Two years later, he moved to France to play for Fenix Toulouse Handball. He signed a three-year deal with them.
Return to FC Barcelona
For the 2014-2015 season, Gonzalo returned to FC Barcelona Handbol. He took over the goalkeeper position from another great player, Arpad Šterbik. Since then, he has been a key player for Barcelona.
Playing for Spain
Gonzalo also plays for the Spanish national team. He is an important part of their success in international tournaments.
First Games and Tournaments
He played his first game for Spain in 2012. Spain won that game against Portugal with a score of 34-20. His first big international competition was the 2014 European Men's Handball Championship.
Winning Gold Medals
Gonzalo has won several gold medals with the Spanish team.
- In 2018, he helped Spain win the European Championship in Croatia.
- In 2020, they won gold again at the European Championship held in Sweden, Austria, and Norway. In this tournament, he was even chosen as the best goalkeeper for the "All-star team."
Other Medals and Competitions
Gonzalo has also won other medals with Spain:
- He won silver at the 2022 European Men's Handball Championship.
- He has also participated in the 2019 World Men's Handball Championship.
- He has won bronze medals at the Olympic Games in 2020 (Tokyo) and 2024 (Paris).
- He also has bronze medals from the World Championship in 2021 and 2023.
Major Achievements
Gonzalo Pérez de Vargas has won many titles throughout his career, especially with FC Barcelona.
European Champions League
He has won the most important club competition in Europe, the EHF Champions League, multiple times:
- 2011
- 2015
- 2021
- 2022
- 2024
Spanish League Titles
He has helped FC Barcelona win the Spanish League many times:
- 2011, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
Other Spanish Cups
Gonzalo has also won many national cup competitions in Spain:
- Copa del Rey: Many times, including 2009, 2010, and from 2015 to 2023.
- Copa ASOBAL: Many times, including 2010, and from 2015 to 2023.
- Spanish Supercup: Many times, including 2009, 2010, and from 2014 to 2021.
- Catalan Supercup: Many times, from 2014 to 2022.
See also
In Spanish: Gonzalo Pérez de Vargas para niños
