Raúl Entrerríos facts for kids
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| Full name | Raúl Entrerríos Rodríguez | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 12 February 1981 Gijón, Spain |
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| Height | 1.95 m (6 ft 5 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Playing position | Centre back | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Grupo Covadonga | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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2001–2007
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Ademar León | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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2007–2010
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BM Valladolid | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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2010–2021
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FC Barcelona | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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2002–2021
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Spain | 294 | (681) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Medal record
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Raúl Entrerríos Rodríguez, born on February 12, 1981, is a famous Spanish handball player who is now a coach. He played for the Spanish national handball team for many years.
He was part of the Spanish team at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing. His team won a bronze medal there, beating Croatia. Raúl's older brother, Alberto Entrerríos, is also a well-known Spanish handball player.
Raúl finished his playing career with clubs in 2021. Since the summer of 2021, he has been coaching the Under-18 team for FC Barcelona.
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Playing Career Highlights
Early Years and Club Teams
Raúl Entrerríos started his handball journey at a young age. He played for several important clubs during his career. From 2001 to 2007, he was with Ademar León. After that, he moved to BM Valladolid, where he played from 2007 to 2010.
Time with FC Barcelona
His longest and most successful club period was with FC Barcelona. He joined them in 2010 and played there until he retired in 2021. During his time at Barcelona, he won many titles and became a key player for the team.
Playing for Spain
Raúl was a very important player for the Spain men's national handball team. He played for his country from 2002 until 2021. He played in 294 matches for Spain and scored 681 goals, which is a lot!
Olympic and World Championship Medals
Raúl Entrerríos won several medals in major international competitions.
Olympic Games Success
He helped the Spanish team win two bronze medals at the Olympic Games.
- He won his first Olympic bronze medal at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing.
- He won another bronze medal at the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo. This event was held in 2021 due to a delay.
World Championship Achievements
Raúl also had great success at the World Men's Handball Championship.
- He won a gold medal in 2005 when the championship was held in Tunisia.
- He also earned two bronze medals: one in 2011 in Sweden and another in 2021 in Egypt.
European Championship Triumphs
Raúl Entrerríos has an impressive collection of medals from the European Men's Handball Championship.
Gold Medals
- He won a gold medal in 2018 in Croatia.
- He won another gold medal in 2020, when the championship was held in Sweden, Austria, and Norway.
Silver and Bronze Medals
- He won silver medals in 2006 in Switzerland and in 2016 in Poland.
- He also won a bronze medal in 2014 in Denmark.
Life After Playing
After a long and successful career as a player, Raúl Entrerríos decided to become a coach. Since the summer of 2021, he has been coaching the Under-18 team for FC Barcelona. This allows him to share his vast experience and knowledge of handball with younger players.
External links
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See also
In Spanish: Raúl Entrerríos para niños
