Sebastián Solé (born 12 June 1991) is an Argentine–Italian volleyball player, a former member of the Argentine national team. Bronze medallist at the Olympic Games (Tokyo 2020), Italian Champion (2015). At the professional club level, he plays for Sir Safety Perugia.
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Born | (1991-06-12) 12 June 1991 (age 31) Rosario, Argentina | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Height | 2.02 m (6 ft 8 in) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Weight | 95 kg (209 lb) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Spike | 370 cm (146 in) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Block | 360 cm (142 in) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Position | Middle blocker | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Current club | Sir Safety Perugia | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Number | 11 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Career | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Solé's international career began in 2007 as one of the new players called up for the Argentine Youth Team. In 2008 he was the only player to be on both of Argentina's South American Championship winning teams, representing Argentina both in the youth team and the junior team.
In 2010 Solé made his senior debut for Argentina at the FIVB World League. He participated seven times in that competition and won several awards and medals. He was also part of the team at the 2010 FIVB World Championship in Italy and at the Olympic Games in London 2012. In 2015 Solé was the first Argentine player in 18 years to be part of an Italian A1 League winning team. He also shone in 2016, at the 2016 Summer Olympics and winning the Olympia Award for the best volleyball player of the country.
After winning the bronze medal in Tokyo Olympics, he announced retirement from Agrentina national team.[1]
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Best Middle Blocker of FIVB World Cup 2015 ex aequo ![]() |
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Best Middle Blocker of CEV Champions League 2015/2016 ex aequo ![]() |
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