Luciano De Cecco facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Luciano De Cecco
De Cecco in 2024
Personal information
Nickname	Cachete
Born	(1988-06-02) 2 June 1988 (age 37) Santa Fe, Argentina
Height	1.91 m (6 ft 3 in)
Weight	88 kg (194 lb)
Spike	345 cm (136 in)
Block	330 cm (130 in)
Volleyball information
Position	Setter
Current club	Modena Volley
Career
Years Teams 2005–2006 2006–2007 2007 2007–2008 2008–2009 2009–2010 2010–2011 2011–2012 2012–2014 2014–2020 2020–2024 2024– Gimnasia y Esgrima Santa Fe Bolívar Voley Gabeca Pallavolo Belgrano de Córdoba Top Volley Latina Dynamo Kaliningrad Bolívar Voley Gabeca Pallavolo Volley Piacenza Sir Safety Perugia Volley Lube Modena Volley
National team
2006–  ARG
Honours Men's volleyball Representing  Argentina Olympic Games Bronze 2020 Tokyo Pan American Games Gold 2015 Toronto Pan American Cup Gold 2017 Gatineau South American Championship Gold 2023 Recife Silver 2007 Chile Silver 2009 Colombia Silver 2011 Brazil Silver 2013 Brazil

Luciano De Cecco, born on June 2, 1988, is a professional volleyball player from Argentina. He plays as a setter, which is like the quarterback of a volleyball team, setting up plays for his teammates. Luciano plays for Modena Volley and is a key member of the Argentine national team. He helped his country win a bronze medal at the 2020 Summer Olympics.

Luciano De Cecco's Volleyball Journey

Luciano De Cecco has had a long and successful career in volleyball. He has played for many different clubs around the world. He has also been a very important player for the Argentine national team for many years.

Playing for Clubs

Luciano signed a three-year contract with Sir Safety Perugia in May 2014. This was a big step in his club career. For the 2020–21 season, he moved to Cucine Lube Civitanova. He continues to play at a high level for top teams.

Playing for the National Team

Luciano first joined the Argentine national team in 2006. This was just before the World League. He started playing in matches during the World Championship. Argentina finished 13th in that tournament.

His national team won silver medals at the South American Championship several times. They earned silver in 2007, 2009, 2011, and 2013. Each time, they lost to the strong Brazilian team in the finals.

Luciano was recognized as the Best Setter at the South American Championship in 2009 and 2011. In 2011, he also earned the title of Best Setter at the World League. Later that year, on December 4, 2011, he was named Best Setter at the World Cup.

In 2015, De Cecco helped Argentina win a gold medal. This was at the 2015 Pan American Games.

One of his biggest achievements came at the 2020 Summer Olympics. Luciano and his team won the bronze medal. This was a historic moment for Argentine volleyball.

In 2023, Luciano won another gold medal. This was at the South American Championship in Recife, Brazil.

On July 3, 2024, the Argentine Olympic Committee chose Luciano De Cecco as a flag bearer. He shared this honor with field hockey player Rocío Sánchez Moccia for the 2024 Summer Olympics.

Awards and Achievements

Luciano De Cecco has won many awards throughout his career. These awards show how skilled and valuable he is as a volleyball player.

Club Honours

• CEV Champions League
  • 2016–17 – with Sir Safety Perugia
• FIVB Club World Championship
  • Betim 2021 – with Cucine Lube Civitanova
• CSV South American Club Championship
  • Argentina 2010 – with Bolívar Voley
• CEV Challenge Cup
  • 2012–13 – with Copra Elior Piacenza
• Domestic Titles
  • 2006–07 Argentine Cup, with Bolívar Voley
  • 2006–07 Argentine Championship, with Bolívar Voley
  • 2013–14 Italian Cup, with Copra Elior Piacenza
  • 2017–18 Italian SuperCup, with Sir Safety Perugia
  • 2017–18 Italian Cup, with Sir Safety Perugia
  • 2017–18 Italian Championship, with Sir Safety Perugia
  • 2018–19 Italian Cup, with Sir Safety Perugia
  • 2019–20 Italian SuperCup, with Sir Safety Perugia
  • 2020–21 Italian Cup, with Cucine Lube Civitanova

Individual Awards

Luciano has also won many individual awards for being the best player in certain positions or for being the most valuable player.

• 2009: CSV South American Championship – Best setter
• 2010: CSV South American Club Championship – Best setter
• 2010: CSV South American Club Championship – Most valuable player
• 2010: FIVB Club World Championship – Best server
• 2011: CSV South American Championship – Best setter
• 2011: FIVB World League – Best setter
• 2011: FIVB World Cup – Best setter
• 2013: CEV Challenge Cup – Most valuable player
• 2015: Pan American Games – Best setter
• 2017: CEV Champions League – Best setter
• 2021: Olympic Games – Best setter
• 2023: CSV South American Championship – Best setter

See also

In Spanish: Luciano De Cecco para niños