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Chile men's national volleyball team

The Chile men's national volleyball team represents Chile in international volleyball competitions and friendly matches.

Chile
Nickname(s)Guerreros Rojos (Red Warriors)
AssociationFederación de Vóleibol de Chile (Fevochi)
ConfederationCSV
Head coachArgentina Daniel Nejamkin
FIVB ranking 29 Steady (5 October 2025)[1]
Uniforms
Home
Away
World Championship
Appearances2 (First in 1982)
Best result23rd (1982)
World Cup
Appearances1 (First in 1991)
Best result12th (1991)
South American Championship
Appearances31 (First in 1956)
Best result2nd place, silver medalist(s) (1961)
www.fevochi.cl
Honours
South American Championship
Silver medal – second place1961 LimaTeam
Bronze medal – third place1967 SantosTeam
Bronze medal – third place1981 SantiagoTeam
Bronze medal – third place1983 São PauloTeam
Bronze medal – third place1993 CórdobaTeam
Bronze medal – third place2019 SantiagoTeam
Bronze medal – third place2021 BrasíliaTeam
Pan-American Cup
Bronze medal – third place2023 GuadalajaraTeam

History

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The Chile men's national volleyball team has a long history of participation in international competitions. They first competed in the Men's South American Volleyball Championship in 1956, and in 1961, they won a silver medal, which remains their best performance in this event. They have also participated in two FIVB Volleyball Men's World Cup, debuting in 1982 and achieving their best finish at 23rd place. Chile made its sole World Cup appearance in 1991, finishing 12th. The team has had several notable results in regional tournaments, including multiple bronze medals at the South American Championship, with recent success in 2019 and 2021.

Despite not being a global powerhouse, Chile has consistently been a strong competitor in South America. They have earned several podium finishes in the South American Championship, with bronze medals in 1967, 1981, 1983, 1993, 2019, and 2021. The team's steady performances demonstrate their competitive level within the continent.

The team has shown resilience at the Pan American Games, achieving fourth place in both 1963 and 2019. They have consistently participated in the Pan American Games, with their most recent appearance in 2023, continuing their tradition of competitive play in the Americas.

Chilean national team who played at the 2015 Olympic Qualifying Championship in Caracas.

The Chilean team has also been successful in the Bolivarian Games, where they won the gold medal in 2013 and silver medals in 2017 and 2022. These accomplishments underscore their strength in regional competitions.

Led by head coach Daniel Nejamkin, the team is currently ranked 29th in the world as of July 2024, reflecting their steady progress on the global stage. Chile also had a notable appearance in the Challenger Cup, participating five times between 2018 and 2024, with their best result coming in 2023 when they finished fourth. This competition has provided Chile with more opportunities to face high-level international teams and improve their skills.

At the Pan American Cup, Chile's best finish came in 2023, where they secured the bronze medal. This result marked an important achievement for the team on the international stage and highlighted their development in recent years.

Competition record

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World Championship

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  • Argentina 1982 – 23rd place
  • Philippines 2025 – 31st place

World Cup

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  • Japan 1991 – 12th place

Challenger Cup

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South American Championship

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Copa América

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  Champions    Runners up    Third place    Fourth place

Copa América record
Year Round Position GP MW ML SW SL Squad
Brazil 2025Round robin4th place41359Squad
Total0 Title1/141359—

Pan-American Cup

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Pan-American Games

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Bolivarian Games

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  • Peru 2013 – 1st place, gold medalist(s) Gold medal
  • Colombia 2017 – 2nd place, silver medalist(s) Silver medal
  • Colombia 2022 – 2nd place, silver medalist(s) Silver medal

Players

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Current squad

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Head coach: Argentina Daniel Nejamkin

#NameAgeHeightWeightAttackBlockPositionClub
1Simón Guerra30 years old201 cm87 kg350 cm330 cmMBEngland Polonia London
2Vicente Ibarra25 years old203 cm90 kg335 cm320 cmOHArgentina Ciudad de Buenos Aires
3Gabriel Araya31 years old201 cm92 kg345 cm330 cmMBGreece AS Kerkis
4Tomás Parraguirre35 years old198 cm113 kg335 cm315 cmOPSpain Arona Tenerife Sur
7Rafael Albornoz29 years old193 cm85 kg347 cm327 cmOHSpain Arona Tenerife Sur
9Dusan Bonacić (captain)30 years old198 cm93 kg351 cm326 cmOHQatar Al Rayyan
10Vicente Mardones26 years old208 cm90 kg350 cm320 cmOPUnited States Limestone University
11Vicente Parraguirre31 years old196 cm91 kg341 cm315 cmOHArgentina Ciudad de Buenos Aires
13Lucas Lavín26 years old188 cm74 kg310 cm290 cmLChile Stadio Italiano
14Esteban Villarreal28 years old193 cm83 kg325 cm305 cmSSpain Unicaja Costa
15Sebastián Castillo30 years old180 cm75 kg318 cm305 cmLChile Deportes Usach
16Tomás Gago29 years old198 cm85 kg350 cm335 cmMBUnited States Purdue University Fort Wayne
17Jaime Bravo24 years old181 cm70 kg300 cm290 cmLChile FullVolley
18Kaj Bonacić21 years old190 cm85 kg340 cm322 cmOHChile Murano
19Matías Banda31 years old191 cm83 kg325 cm310 cmSEngland Polonia London

Past squads

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See also

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References

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