Roberto García Parrondo facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Roberto García Parrondo |
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| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Roberto García Parrondo | ||
| Born | 12 January 1980 Madrid, Spain |
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| Nationality | Spanish | ||
| Height | 186 cm (6 ft 1 in) | ||
| Playing position | Right wing | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | MT Melsungen (manager) | ||
| Senior clubs | |||
| Years | Team | ||
| CB Getafe | |||
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1997–2003
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BM Valladolid | ||
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2003–2006
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CB Ademar León | ||
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2006–2007
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BM Valladolid | ||
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2007–2011
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BM Ciudad Real | ||
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2011–2013
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Atlético Madrid | ||
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2013–2016
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SC Pick Szeged | ||
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2016–2017
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Budakalász FKC | ||
| National team | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| Spain | 74 | (174) | |
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2017–2019
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Macedonia (assistant) | ||
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2017–2018
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ŽRK Vardar (assistant) | ||
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2018–2019
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RK Vardar | ||
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2019–2023
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Egypt | ||
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2021–
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MT Melsungen | ||
Roberto García Parrondo is a famous Spanish handball player who used to play the game and is now a successful coach. He was born on January 12, 1980, in Madrid, Spain. Roberto is 1.86 meters tall, which is about 6 feet 1 inch. He currently coaches the team MT Melsungen.
As a player, Roberto was known for his speed and skill as a "right wing" in handball. This position is on the side of the court, where players often score goals from tricky angles. He played for many top clubs and also represented his country, Spain.
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Roberto's Playing Career
Roberto played for several important handball clubs during his career. He started with BM Getafe and then moved to BM Valladolid. He also played for CB Ademar León, BM Ciudad Real, Atlético Madrid, SC Pick Szeged, and Budakalász FKC.
Playing for Spain
Roberto was also a key player for the Spain men's national handball team. He played in big international events like the 2005 Mediterranean Games and the 2007 World Men's Handball Championship in Germany. He helped Spain win a gold medal at the Mediterranean Games in 2005.
Roberto's Coaching Career
After a great career as a player, Roberto decided to become a coach. He started as an assistant coach for the North Macedonia men's national handball team and for a club called ŽRK Vardar.
Coaching Success with RK Vardar
Roberto became the head coach of RK Vardar in 2018. Under his leadership, the team achieved amazing success. They won the EHF Champions League in the 2018–19 season, which is one of the biggest club competitions in European handball. They also won the SEHA League and the Macedonian Handball Super League in the same season.
Coaching the Egyptian National Team
From 2019 to 2023, Roberto was the coach of the Egypt men's national handball team. He led them to win the African Men's Handball Championship twice, in 2020 and 2022. This showed his ability to coach national teams to victory.
Current Role at MT Melsungen
Since 2021, Roberto has been coaching MT Melsungen, a professional handball club. He continues to use his experience and knowledge to guide the team.
Trophies and Achievements
Roberto has won many trophies both as a player and as a coach.
As a Player
- BM Valladolid
- Copa ASOBAL (1): 2002
- CB Ademar León
- EHF Cup Winner's Cup (1): 2005
- BM Ciudad Real
- Liga ASOBAL (3): 2008, 2009, 2010
- Copa del Rey (2): 2008, 2011
- Copa ASOBAL (2): 2007, 2010
- Supercopa de España (2): 2008, 2011
- EHF Champions League (2): 2008, 2009
- EHF Men's Champions Trophy (1): 2008
- BM Atlético de Madrid
- Supercopa de España (1): 2012
- Copa del Rey (2): 2012, 2013
- IHF Super Globe (1): 2012
- Pick Szeged
- EHF Cup (1): 2014
International Player Honours
- Spain
- Mediterranean Games (1): 2005
As a Coach
- RK Vardar
- EHF Champions League: 2018–19
- SEHA League: 2018–19
- Macedonian Handball Super League: 2018–19
- Egypt
- African Championship: 2020, 2022
External links
- BM Atlético profile
See also
In Spanish: Roberto García Parrondo para niños
