Luigi Mastrangelo facts for kids
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| Full name | Luigi Mastrangelo | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Nickname | Gigi | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Nationality | Italian | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 17 August 1975 Mottola, Italy |
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| Height | 2.02 m (6 ft 8 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 90 kg (198 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Spike | 368 cm (145 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Block | 336 cm (132 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Position | Middle-blocker | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Current team |  Bre Banca Lannutti Cuneo |
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Luigi Mastrangelo, often called Gigi, is a famous Italian volleyball player. He was born on August 17, 1975. Luigi played as a middle-blocker for the Italy men's national volleyball team from 1999 to 2012. He helped his national team win many medals. These included silver and bronze medals at the Olympic Games. He also won multiple European Championship and World League titles. He was a key player for the Italian team during his career.
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Luigi's Volleyball Journey
Luigi Mastrangelo played for many different volleyball clubs in Italy. He started his professional career in 1994. He played for clubs like Cuneo VBC and Lube Banca Macerata. He also played for Pallavolo Modena and M. Roma Volley. His last club was Bre Banca Lannutti Cuneo, where he played until 2014.
Amazing Achievements and Awards
Luigi Mastrangelo won many awards throughout his career. These awards show how skilled he was as a volleyball player. He was especially good at blocking and serving.
Individual Awards
Luigi received several awards for his individual skills:
- 1999 FIVB World League - Best Server (He was the best at serving the ball!)
- 2001 FIVB World League - Best Server
- 2003 CEV European Championship - Best Blocker (He was the best at stopping the opponent's attacks!)
- 2004 FIVB World League - Best Blocker
- 2005 CEV European Championship - Best Blocker
- 2008 CEV Cup - Best Blocker
- 2008 CEV Cup - Best Server
- 2009 Volleyit Magazine - Player of the Year Italy (He was named the best player in Italy!)
- 2011 Memorial of Hubert Jerzy Wagner - Best Blocker
National Honors
Luigi Mastrangelo also received special honors from the Italian government for his sports achievements:
- 2000 He was made a Knight of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic. This is a high honor given to people who have done great things for Italy.
- 2004 He was promoted to Officer of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic. This is an even higher honor.
