Iker Romero facts for kids
Iker Romero Fernández, born on June 15, 1980, is a famous Spanish handball player who has now retired. He was known for his powerful shots and amazing skills on the court. Iker played for many top clubs and was a key player for the Spanish national team. He helped Spain win a gold medal at the World Championship in 2005.
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| Full name | Iker Romero Fernández | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 15 June 1980 Vitoria-Gasteiz, Álava, Basque Country, Spain |
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| Height | 1.97 m (6 ft 6 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Playing position | Left Back | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Current club | TSV Hannover-Burgdorf | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Corazonistas Vitoria | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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1997–2000
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BM Valladolid | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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2000–2001
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Ademar León | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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2001–2003
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Ciudad Real | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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2003–2011
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FC Barcelona | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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2011–2015
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Füchse Berlin | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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2001–2014
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Spain | 200 | (753) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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2017–
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Hannover-Burgdorf (assistant coach) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Medal record
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Contents
Who is Iker Romero?
Iker Romero Fernández is a well-known Spanish handball player. He was born on June 15, 1980, in Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain. He became famous for his incredible talent in the sport of handball.
Early Handball Days
Iker started playing handball when he was young. He played for a youth club called Corazonistas Vitoria until 1997. This early training helped him become a skilled player.
Playing for Top Clubs
Iker played for several important handball clubs during his career.
- BM Valladolid: From 1997 to 2000, he played for BM Valladolid.
- Ademar León: He then moved to Ademar León for the 2000–2001 season.
- BM Ciudad Real: From 2001 to 2003, he played for BM Ciudad Real.
Time at FC Barcelona
One of the most important parts of his career was with FC Barcelona. He played there from 2003 to 2011. During these eight years, he helped the team win many titles and became a fan favorite.
Moving to Germany
After his time in Spain, Iker moved to Germany. He played for Füchse Berlin from 2011 to 2015. He continued to show his great skills in this new league.
International Success with Spain
Iker was also a very important player for the Spain men's national handball team. He played for his country from 2001 to 2014. He played in 200 matches and scored an amazing 753 goals!
World Championship Gold
His biggest achievement with the national team was winning the World Men's Handball Championship in 2005. This big tournament was held in Tunisia. Spain won the gold medal, making Iker a world champion.
Olympic and European Medals
Iker also won other important medals with Spain:
- Olympic Bronze: He won a bronze medal at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing.
- World Championship Bronze: In 2011, he won another bronze medal at the World Championship in Sweden.
- European Championship Silver: He also earned a silver medal at the European Championship in Switzerland in 2006.
After Retirement
After retiring as a player, Iker Romero started a new career as a coach. He is currently working as the head coach of SG BBM Bietigheim. This shows his continued passion for handball.
