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Arjona at the 2016 Olympics
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| Full name | William Peixoto Arjona | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Nickname | El Mago | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 31 July 1979 São Paulo, Brazil |
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| Height | 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 78 kg (172 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Spike | 300 cm (118 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Block | 295 cm (116 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Position | Setter | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Current club | SESI São Paulo | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Number | 7 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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William Arjona (born on July 31, 1979) is a famous Brazilian volleyball player. He is known for being a setter, which is a key position in volleyball. William has played for the Brazil men's national volleyball team and many top clubs. He is a true champion, having won a gold medal at the 2016 Olympic Games.
William first joined the adult national team in 2003. He played for four years with the club Bolivar, where he helped them win the national championship four times. He was even chosen as the best player in the country during that time! In 2010, he returned to Brazil to play for Sada Cruzeiro. There, he won the Superliga in 2012 and was named the best setter in the competition. In 2013, he helped Brazil win a silver medal at the World League and a gold medal at the South American Championship. William Arjona was also named the Best Setter at the World Club Championship. He won the FIVB World League with Sada Cruzeiro three times: in 2013, 2015, and 2016.
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William's Amazing Achievements
William Arjona has won many awards and championships throughout his career. He has been successful with both his clubs and the Brazilian national team.
Club Success
William has helped his club teams win many important tournaments.
FIVB Club World Championship Wins
The FIVB Club World Championship is a big international competition for volleyball clubs. William's team, Sada Cruzeiro, won this championship multiple times.
2012 – with Sada Cruzeiro
2013 – with Sada Cruzeiro- 2015 – with Sada Cruzeiro
- 2016 – with Sada Cruzeiro
South American Club Championship Wins
William also led his teams to victory in the South American Club Championship.
- 2010 – with Drean Bolívar
- 2012 – with Sada Cruzeiro
- 2014 – with Sada Cruzeiro
- 2015 – with Sada Cruzeiro
- 2016 – with Sada Cruzeiro
- 2017 – with Sada Cruzeiro
National League Championships
William has won many national championships in both Argentina and Brazil.
- 1996/1997 Brazilian Superliga, with ECUS/Suzano
- 2006/2007 Argentinian Liga, with Drean Bolívar
- 2007/2008 Argentinian Liga, with Drean Bolívar
- 2008/2009 Argentinian Liga, with Drean Bolívar
- 2009/2010 Argentinian Liga, with Drean Bolívar
- 2011/2012 Brazilian Superliga, with Sada Cruzeiro
- 2013/2014 Brazilian Superliga, with Sada Cruzeiro
- 2014/2015 Brazilian Superliga, with Sada Cruzeiro
- 2015/2016 Brazilian Superliga, with Sada Cruzeiro
- 2016/2017 Brazilian Superliga, with Sada Cruzeiro
National Team Medals
William has proudly represented Brazil and won several medals for his country.
- 2013 FIVB World League
- 2013 South American Championship
- 2016 FIVB World League
- 2016
Olympic Games - 2018 FIVB World Championship
Individual Awards
William Arjona has been recognized many times for his amazing skills. He has won "Best Setter" awards in various leagues and championships, showing he is one of the top players in his position. He was also named "Most Valuable Player" multiple times in the Argentinian Liga.
- 1997 FIVB U19 World Championship – Best Setter
- 1998 U21 South American Championship – Best Setter
- 2004/05 Brazilian Superliga – Best Setter
- 2006/07 Liga Argentina – Most Valuable Player
- 2006/07 Liga Argentina – Best Setter
- 2007/08 Liga Argentina – Most Valuable Player
- 2007/08 Liga Argentina – Best Setter
- 2008/09 Liga Argentina – Best Setter
- 2009/10 Liga Argentina – Best Setter
- 2010/11 Brazilian Superliga – Best Setter
- 2011/12 Brazilian Superliga - Best Setter
- 2012 South American Club Championship - Best Setter
- 2012/13 Brazilian Superliga - Best Setter
- 2012 FIVB Club World Championship - Best Setter
- 2013 FIVB Club World Championship - Best Setter
- 2013/14 Brazilian Superliga - Best Setter
- 2014/15 Brazilian Superliga - Best Setter
- 2015 FIVB Club World Championship - Best Setter
- 2015/16 Brazilian Superliga - Best Setter
- 2016 South American Club Championship - Best Setter
- 2016 FIVB Club World Championship - Most Valuable Player
- 2017 South American Club Championship - Best Setter
- 2016/17 Brazilian Superliga - Best Setter
- 2017/18 Brazilian Superliga – Best Setter
- 2018/19 Brazilian Superliga – Best Setter
