Simone Giannelli facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Simone Giannelli
Giannelli in 2022
Personal information
Born	(1996-08-09) 9 August 1996 (age 29) Bolzano, Italy
Height	1.99 m (6 ft 6 in)
Weight	89 kg (196 lb)
Spike	352 cm (139 in)
Block	330 cm (130 in)
Volleyball information
Position	Setter
Current club	Sir Safety Perugia
Number	6
Career
Years Teams 2012–2021 2021– Diatec Trentino Sir Safety Perugia
National team
2015–  ITA
Honours Men's volleyball Representing  Italy Olympic Games Olympic Games Silver 2016 Rio de Janeiro Team FIVB World Championship Gold 2022 Poland/Slovenia World Cup Silver 2015 Japan World Grand Champions Cup Silver 2017 Japan European Championship Gold 2021 Poland/Czechia/Estonia/Finland Silver 2023 Italy/Bulgaria/North Macedonia/Israel Bronze 2015 Bulgaria/Italy
Last updated: 17 September 2017

Simone Giannelli, born on August 9, 1996, is a famous Italian volleyball player. He plays as a setter for the Italy men's national volleyball team and for the Italian club Sir Safety Perugia. Simone has won many important medals. He earned a silver medal at the 2015 World Cup and a bronze medal at the 2015 European Championship. He also won a silver medal at the 2016 Summer Olympics. Simone has achieved gold medals at the 2021 Men's European Volleyball Championship and the 2022 FIVB Volleyball Men's World Championship.

Simone Giannelli's Volleyball Journey

Simone Giannelli quickly became a rising star in volleyball. In the 2014-2015 season, he won the Finals MVP award. This was with his team, Trentino Volley, in the Italian Volleyball League. They beat Modena Volley to win the title.

After this success, Simone became a starting player for the Italian national team. He earned this spot even though there were other strong players.

Early National Team Success

In his first year with the national team, Simone won two big medals. He took home a silver medal at the 2015 FIVB Volleyball Men's World Cup. He also earned a bronze medal at the 2015 Men's European Volleyball Championship. At this European Championship, he was named the best setter. He was the youngest player ever to win this award in the tournament's history.

Simone Giannelli is a very special player. He is the only one to have won an MVP award at both an FIVB World Championship and an FIVB Club World Championship. This shows how talented he is.

Simone Giannelli's Awards and Trophies

Simone Giannelli has won many awards throughout his career. These include trophies with his clubs and medals with the national team. He has also received individual honors for his amazing skills.

Club Achievements

Simone has played for two main clubs: Trentino Volley and Sir Safety Perugia. He has helped both teams win many important competitions.

CEV Champions League Medals

The CEV Champions League is a top European club competition.

• In 2016, he won a silver medal with Trentino Diatec.
• In 2021, he won another silver medal with Trentino Itas.
• In 2025, he won a gold medal with Sir Sicoma Monini Perugia.

FIVB Club World Championship Wins

The FIVB Club World Championship brings together the best clubs globally.

• In 2018, Simone won gold with Trentino Volley.
• In 2022, he won gold again with Sir Safety Susa Perugia.
• In 2023, he secured another gold with Sir Sicoma Perugia.

CEV Cup Victory

The CEV Cup is another important European club competition.

• In 2019, Simone won the gold medal with Trentino Diatec.

Other International Club Trophies

• 2024 Simone won the Bogdanka Volley Cup with Sir Susa Vim Perugia.

National Championship and Cup Wins

Simone has also had great success in Italian national competitions.

• 2012 Italian Championship silver with Diatec Trentino.
• 2013 Italian Championship gold with Itas Diatec Trentino.
• 2015 Italian Championship gold with Energy T.I. Diatec Trentino.
• 2022 Italian Cup gold with Sir Safety Perugia.
• 2022 Italian Championship silver with Sir Safety Perugia.
• 2022 Italian Super Cup gold with Sir Safety Perugia.
• 2023 Italian Super Cup gold with Sir Susa Perugia.
• 2024 Italian Cup gold with Sir Susa Perugia.
• 2024 Italian Championship gold with Sir Susa Perugia.
• 2024 Italian Super Cup gold with Sir Susa Perugia.
• 2025 Italian Championship bronze with Sir Susa Perugia.

National Team Medals

Simone has been a key player for the Italy men's national volleyball team.

• 2015 Bronze at the CEV European Championship.
• 2015 Silver at the FIVB World Cup.
• 2016 Silver at the Olympic Games.
• 2017 Silver at the FIVB World Grand Champions Cup.
• 2021 Gold at the CEV European Championship.
• 2022 Gold at the FIVB World Championship.
• 2023 Gold at the Memorial of Hubert Jerzy Wagner.
• 2023 Silver at the CEV European Championship.

Individual Awards

Simone Giannelli has also received many individual awards for his outstanding play.

• 2012 Most Valuable Player (MVP) at the Italian Trofeo Delle Regioni U19.
• 2015 MVP of the Italian Superlega Serie A1.
• 2015 Best Setter at the CEV European Championship.
• 2016 Best Setter at the CEV Champions League.
• 2016 Best Setter at the FIVB World League.
• 2016 Best Setter at the FIVB Club World Championship.
• 2017 Best Setter at the FIVB World Grand Champions Cup.
• 2018 Best Setter at the FIVB Club World Championship.
• 2021 MVP at the European Championship.
• 2022 MVP and Best Setter at the FIVB World Championship.
• 2022 MVP and Best Setter at the FIVB Club World Championship.
• 2023 MVP and Best Setter at the Memorial of Hubert Jerzy Wagner.
• 2023 Best Setter at the FIVB Club World Championship.
• 2024 MVP of the Italian Superlega Serie A1.
• 2024 Best Setter at the Bogdanka Volley Cup.
• 2025 Best Setter and MVP at the CEV Champions League.

See also

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