Valero Rivera Folch facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Valero Rivera Folch |
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| Born | 22 February 1985 Barcelona, Spain |
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| Nationality | Spanish | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.89 m (6 ft 2 in) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Playing position | Left wing | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| Current club | HBC Nantes | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Number | 7 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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2001–2005
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FC Barcelona | |||||||||||||||||||||
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2005–2007
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BM Aragón | |||||||||||||||||||||
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2007–2008
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Algeciras BM | |||||||||||||||||||||
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2008–2009
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AD Ciudad de Guadalajara | |||||||||||||||||||||
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2009–2010
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SD Octavio Vigo | |||||||||||||||||||||
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2010–2016
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HBC Nantes | |||||||||||||||||||||
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2016–2018
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FC Barcelona Lassa | |||||||||||||||||||||
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2018–
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HBC Nantes | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Spain | 91 | (364) | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Medal record
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Valero Rivera Folch was born on February 22, 1985. He is a famous Spanish handball player. He plays for a team called HBC Nantes and also for the Spanish national team. His father, Valero Rivera López, was also a well-known handball player.
Playing Career
Valero Rivera Folch started his handball journey at a young age. He played for FC Barcelona from 2001 to 2005. After that, he joined other Spanish clubs. These included BM Aragón, Algeciras BM, AD Ciudad de Guadalajara, and SD Octavio Vigo.
In 2010, Valero moved to France. He joined HBC Nantes, where he played for six years. He then returned to FC Barcelona Lassa for two seasons. Since 2018, he has been back playing for HBC Nantes.
National Team
Valero also plays for the Spanish national team. He has played in many important international games. He has scored a lot of goals for his country.
Major Achievements
Valero Rivera Folch has won several important medals with the Spanish national team.
- World Championship:
- He won a gold medal at the 2013 World Championship held in Spain.
- European Championship:
- He won a gold medal at the 2018 European Championship in Croatia.
- He also earned a silver medal at the 2016 European Championship in Poland.
- He won a bronze medal at the 2014 European Championship in Denmark.
Individual Awards
Valero Rivera Folch has also received special awards for his skills.
- He was named the All-Star Left Wing of the EHF Champions League in 2021. This means he was considered the best player in his position in that competition.
See also
In Spanish: Valero Rivera Folch para niños
