SOME OF THE BEST VOLLEYBALL PLAYER OF THE WORLD.

- Karch Kiraly (who was named the greatest volleyball player of the Century' by FIVB, the international governing body) is the most recognized recent volleyball player in the world and arguably the best player ever lived.Kiraly retired his successful career in 2007 as three-time Olympic gold medalist (1984, 1988 indoor champion; 1996 beach volleyball champion).Karch Kiraly is the only player who has won both indoor and beach volleyball Olympic gold medal – and perhaps will be the only player ever to reach gold medal in both sports.

Quick facts about of Karch Kiraly.
· Name: Charles Kiraly, known as Karch Kiraly or Karch Jersey Number: #15 Born: November 3, 1960 in Jackson, Michigan Nationality: United States Height: 189 cm - 6' 2" Volleyball Position: Outside hitter Spiking arm: Right Resides: San Clemente, California Family Status: wife Janna and two sons, Kristian and Kory. Teams: US Indoor Olympic Volleyball Team, UCLA – University of California Los Angeles, Il Messaggero of Ravenna – Italy Beach Volleyball Partners: Mike Lambert, Kevin Wong, Adam Johnson, Kent Steffes, Randy Stoklos, Sinjin Smith etc. Nicknames: Karch, "Thunderball in Volleyball" Skills: great overall skills, hard driven intensity, concentration, determined winner

- Ivan Miljkovic (Miljković)One of the most famous volleyball players, Ivan Miljković is a Serbian male volleyball player, who won indoor volleyball Olympic gold medal in the year 2000 with Yugoslavia (nowadays Serbia).Miljković is one of the most dominant and impressive offensive players.Miljković is one of the best players in the world and the first player in the history of World League to receive Most Valuable Player award four times. Miljković became World League MVP in 2001, 2002, 2003 and 2005.
Quick facts about ivan.
Name: Ivan MiljkovićBorn: September 13, 1979 in Niš, SerbiaPosition: OppositeSpiking arm: rightClubs: Roma Volley, Lube Banca Macerata, Student Niš, Partizan Belgrade, Olympiakos GreeceShirt # 14Nickname: "Ivan the Terrible"Personal awards in the World League, World Championships and Olympic Games:
Most Valuable Player and best server in the World League 2005

The first player in the World League history to be crowned MVP four times (2001, 2002, 2003, 2005)


- Gilberto Amaury de Godoy Filho: This superstar’s full name is Gilberto Amaury de Godoy Filho, but he is much better known as Giba.Giba is the best known player in one of the greatest volleyball teams ever, Brazilian men’s volleyball team from this decade. Giba may be the best player in Brazilian superb volleyball team and is a superstar among volleyball fans all over the world.Giba is not only an excellent professional volleyball player, but also has passion, energy and charisma which make him lovable by the volleyball fans – and the power to inspire the whole Brazilian team to play its best.Giba is not very tall (192 cm) for a volleyball player, but replaces the height with his quickness and astonishing athletic ability. He is arguably one of the best outside hitters (wing spiker) in the world.Giba has been a key member of the Brazilian volleyball team, the World and Olympic Champions who have dominated the sport in this decade and won nearly everything since the year 2001.
Quick facts about Giba.
Name: Gilberto Amaury de Godoy FilhoFirst name: GilbertoLast Name: Godoy FilhoBorn: December 23, 1976 in Londrina, BrazilPosition: outside hitter (wing spiker)Shirt number: 7Height 192 cm (6-4)Weight 85 kg (187 lbs)Spike 325 cm (10-8), block 312 (10-3)Teams: Brazil national team, Iskra Odintsovo, Piemonte Volley, Chapecó São Caetano, Olympicus São Caetano, Repot Nipomed, Minas Belo Horizonte, FerraraPersonal Awards:
Most Valuable Player 2004 Olympics
MVP World League 2006
MVP World Championships 2006

- Helia Souza (Fofão), Brazil.
Hélia Rogério de Souza of Brazil, better known as Fofão became one of the well-known female volleyball players in 2008 Olympic Games. Fofão appeared in Olympic Volleyball fourth consecutive time in Beijing 2008.In Beijing Fofão, 38-year-old captain led her team to Olympic Gold medal as a starting setter. She was selected the best setter of the 2008 Olympic Games after superior performance throughout the tournament. Height: 1.73 / 5'8" Recent results:2007 Grand Prix:5th2006 Worlds: 2nd2003 World Cup: 2nd1996 Bronze Olympics2000 Bronze Olympics2004 Olympics: 4th2008 Gold Olympics

- Nancy Carrillo (CUB)

Carrillo has an amazing jump serve and she is best known for causing lots of damage to opponent’s passing with her strong serving game.Strong offense and her powerful blocking make her nearly unbeatable player on her middle blocker’s position.Regardless of her young age (born Jan 11, 1986), she is already an experienced veteran. She has been playing at the world’s top level since she turned 16. She was selected the best server in the world’s championships in 2002 when she was 16 years old!What an amazing volleyball player Nancy Carrillo is, along with the teammate Ruiz she makes Cuban matches enjoyable to watch.
Quick Facts - Nancy Carrillo:
Name: Nancy Carrillo de la PazTeam name: CarrilloFirst name: NancyLast name: Carrillo de la PazBorn: January 11, 1986 in CubaHometown: HabanaPosition: Middle BlockerHeight: 190 cm/6-2Weight: 74 kg/163 lbsSpike 320 cm/10-5 Block 315 cm/10-3 Teams: Uralochka Ekaterinburg, Ciudad de la Habana (Cuba), Cuba Women’s National TeamMedals:Olympic Games 2004 - bronzeIndividual Awards:Best Server 2002 World’s Championships (at the age of 16!)Best Blocker 2005 World Grand PrixBest Server 2005 World Grand Prix (Preliminary Round)Best Spiker 2007 Women's World Cup

- Yumilka Ruiz (CUB)
Yumilka Ruiz is one of the most impressive figures on the volleyball courts. If anybody ever has any doubts about women’s jumping ability, they should see this woman play. For sure she jumps much more than most men; Ruiz can fly!Yumilka Ruiz is considered one of the best players in the world; not only because of her jumping ability, but she is also a very skilled player and guaranteed to be on the best scorers or best spikers list during the tournaments. Captain of the Cuban women’s volleyball team, Yumilka Ruiz has been our long-time favorite player and would be our bias pick for the best player in the world award.
Quick Facts - Yumilka Ruiz:
Name: Yumilka Ruiz LuacesTeam Name: RuizFirst Name: YumilkaLast Name: Ruiz LuacesBorn: May 8, 1979 in CubaHometown: HabanaPosition: Outside hitterHeight: 179 cm/5-9Weight: 62 kg/137lbsSpike: 326 cm/10-7Block: 305 cm/10 feetMedals:1997 World Grand Prix - silver1998 World Championship - gold1998 World Grand Prix - bronze1999 World Cup - gold2000 Olympic Games - gold2000 Grand Prix - gold2004 Olympic Games - bronzeIndividual Awards:Best Scorer 2002 World ChampionshipsBest Spiker 2004 World Grand PrixBest Spiker 2004 World Grand PrixBest Spiker 2005 World Grand Prix (Preliminary round)Teams: Uralochka- Ekaterinburg (Russia), Camaguey (Cuba), Cuba Women’s National Team

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