kids encyclopedia robot

Viran Morros facts for kids

Kids Encyclopedia Facts
Quick facts for kids
Viran Morros
Viran Morros 20161112.jpg
Personal information
Full name Viran Morros de Argila
Born (1983-12-15) 15 December 1983 (age 41)
Barcelona, Spain
Nationality Spanish
Height 1.99 m (6 ft 6 in)
Playing position Left back
Senior clubs
Years Team
2000–2003
FC Barcelona
2003–2004
SD Teucro
2004–2007
CB Ademar León
2007–2011
BM Ciudad Real
2011–2018
FC Barcelona
2018–2021
Paris Saint-Germain
2021–2022
Füchse Berlin
2022–2024
Pfadi Winterthur
National team
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2004–2024
Spain 259 (169)
Medal record
Olympic Games
Bronze 2020 Tokyo Team
World Championship
Gold 2013 Spain
Bronze 2011 Sweden
Bronze 2021 Egypt
European Championship
Gold 2018 Croatia
Gold 2020 Sweden/Austria/Norway
Silver 2016 Poland
Bronze 2014 Denmark

Viran Morros de Argila (born December 15, 1983) is a Spanish handball player who recently retired. He was known for his strong defense on the court. Viran played for many top clubs and represented Spain in many international competitions. He won several important medals throughout his career.

Viran's Handball Journey

Viran Morros started playing handball at a young age. He joined FC Barcelona, a famous Spanish club, in 2000. He played there for three years. After that, he moved to other clubs like SD Teucro and CB Ademar León. These moves helped him gain more experience.

Playing for Top Clubs

From 2007 to 2011, Viran played for BM Ciudad Real. This was another strong team in Spain. He then returned to FC Barcelona in 2011. He stayed with Barcelona for seven years, until 2018. During this time, he won many titles with the team.

International Experience

After his second time at Barcelona, Viran played for Paris Saint-Germain in France. He then moved to Füchse Berlin in Germany. His last club was Pfadi Winterthur in Switzerland, where he played until 2024.

Playing for Spain

Viran Morros was a key player for the Spanish national team. He played for Spain from 2004 until his retirement in 2024. He played in 259 matches for his country. He also scored 169 goals, mostly from his defensive position.

Amazing Achievements

Viran Morros won many medals and awards during his career. He is known for being a great defender.

Olympic Games

Viran helped the Spanish team win a bronze medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. This was a very special moment for him and his team.

World Championships

He won a gold medal at the 2013 World Championship held in Spain. He also earned two bronze medals at the 2011 World Championship in Sweden and the 2021 World Championship in Egypt.

European Championships

Viran has two gold medals from the European Championships. He won in 2018 in Croatia and 2020 in Sweden, Austria, and Norway. He also has a silver medal from 2016 in Poland and a bronze from 2014 in Denmark.

Individual Awards

Viran was recognized for his defensive skills. In 2012, he was named the Best Defence Player of the European Championship. This shows how important he was to his team's defense.

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Viran Morros para niños

kids search engine
Viran Morros Facts for Kids. Kiddle Encyclopedia.