Spain men's national volleyball team facts for kids
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| Association | Real Federación Española de Voleibol (RFEVB) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Confederation | CEV | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Head coach | José Luis Moltó | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| FIVB ranking | 27 (as of September 2014) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Summer Olympics | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Appearances | 2 (First in 1992) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Best result | 8th (1992) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| World Championship | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Appearances | 3 (First in 1998) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Best result | 8th (1998) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| FIVB World Cup | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Appearances | 2 (First in 1999) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Best result | 5th (2007) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| European Championship | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Appearances | 12 (First in 1981) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Best result |  (2007) |
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| Website | www.rfevb.com | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Medal record | ||
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| European Championship | ||
| Gold | 2007 Moscow | |
| European League | ||
| Gold | 2007 Portimão | |
| Silver | 2009 Portimão | |
| Silver | 2010 Guadalajara | |
| Silver | 2011 Košice | |
| Bronze | 2005 Kazan | |
| Bronze | 2012 Ankara | |
The Spain men's national volleyball team represents Spain in international volleyball games. They are also known as "La Roja" (The Red One) because of their red uniforms. The team is managed by the Real Federación Española de Voleibol (RFEVB).
Their biggest success happened in 2007 when they won the Men's European Volleyball Championship. This was a huge achievement for Spanish volleyball! They also have several medals from the European League and the Mediterranean Games.
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Major Tournament Results
The Spanish men's volleyball team has competed in many important tournaments around the world. Here's a look at how they've done in some of the biggest ones.
Olympic Games History
Spain has played in the Olympic Games twice. Their best finish was 8th place when they hosted the games in 1992.
| Year | Position | Pld | W | L |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 1992 |
8th place | 8 | 3 | 5 |
 2000 |
9th place | 5 | 1 | 4 |
World Championship Appearances
The team has participated in the World Championship three times. Their highest rank was 8th place in 1998.
| Year | Position | Pld | W | L |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 1998 |
8th place | 12 | 7 | 5 |
 2002 |
13th place | 6 | 2 | 4 |
 2010 |
12th place | 9 | 3 | 6 |
World Cup Performances
Spain has also competed in the FIVB Volleyball Men's World Cup twice, achieving their best result of 5th place in 2007.
| Year | Position | Pld | W | L |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 |
6th place | 11 | 7 | 4 |
| 2007 |
5th place | 11 | 7 | 4 |
European Championship Success
The European Championship is where Spain has had its greatest moment. In 2007, they won the gold medal, going undefeated!
| Year | Position | Pld | W | L |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 1981 |
12th place | 7 | 1 | 6 |
 1985 |
12th place | 7 | 0 | 7 |
 1987 |
12th place | 7 | 0 | 7 |
 1993 |
11th place | 5 | 0 | 5 |
 2003 |
8th place | 7 | 2 | 5 |
 2005 |
4th place | 7 | 3 | 4 |
 2007 |
 Gold medal |
8 | 8 | 0 |
 2009 |
9th place | 6 | 2 | 4 |
 2017 |
16th place | 3 | 0 | 3 |
  2019 |
15th place | 6 | 2 | 4 |
  2021 |
20th place | 5 | 1 | 4 |
   2023 |
17th place | 5 | 2 | 3 |
European League Medals
Spain has also performed well in the Men's European Volleyball League, winning one gold, three silver, and two bronze medals.
| Year | Position | Pld | W | L |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 |
 Bronze medal |
14 | 8 | 6 |
| 2006 |
6th place | 12 | 6 | 6 |
 2007 |
Gold medal |
14 | 10 | 4 |
| 2009 |
 Silver medal |
14 | 13 | 1 |
| 2010 |
Silver medal |
14 | 10 | 4 |
 2011 |
Silver medal |
14 | 11 | 3 |
| 2012 |
Bronze medal |
14 | 12 | 2 |
| 2013 |
6th place | 12 | 6 | 6 |
| 2018 |
9th place | 6 | 2 | 4 |
| 2019 |
5th place | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| 2021 |
7th place | 6 | 2 | 4 |
 2022 |
7th place | 6 | 2 | 4 |
| 2024 |
6th place | 6 | 3 | 3 |
Mediterranean Games Achievements
The Spanish team has a strong record at the Mediterranean Games, earning one gold, five silver, and one bronze medal.
- 1987 —
Gold medal - 1991 —
Bronze medal - 1993 —
Silver medal - 2005 — Silver medal
- 2009 — Silver medal
- 2018 — Silver medal
- 2022 — Silver medal
Team Roster
Here are some of the players and coaches who have been part of the Spanish national team.
- Head coach: Fernando Muñoz
- Assistants: Miguel Rivera, Jorge Rodriguez, Juan José Susin
Some of the players who were part of the team in 2017 included:
- Andrés Villena
- Ángel Trinidad
- Sergio Noda
- Alejandro Vigil
- Borja Ruiz
- Jorge Almansa
- Jorge Fernández (Captain)
- Miguel Ángel de Amo
- Daniel Ruiz Posadas
- Miguel Ángel Fornés
- Francisco Iribarne
- Francisco Ruiz
- Juan González
- Augusto Colito
Images for kids
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Spain men's national volleyball team in late 2013.
See also
In Spanish: Selección de voleibol de España para niños
