# Chile men's national volleyball team

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

## History

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.
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.

## Results
### World Championship

* 1982 – 23rd place
* 2025 – Qualified

### World Cup

* 1991 – 12th place

### Challenger Cup

* 2018 – 5th place
* 2019 – 6th place
* 2022 – 8th place
* 2023 – 4th place
* 2024 – 7th place

### Pan-American Cup

* 2016 – 7th place
* 2018 – 8th place
* 2019 – 4th place
* 2022 – 4th place
* 2023 – 3rd place

### Pan-American Games

* 1963 – 4th place
* 1971 – 7th place
* 2019 – 4th place
* 2023 – 7th place

### Bolivarian Games

* 2013 – Gold medal
* 2017 – Silver medal
* 2022 – Silver medal

## Players
### Current squad

Head coach: Daniel Nejamkin
| # | Name | Age | Height | Weight | Attack | Block | Position | Club |
| 1 | Simón Guerra | 28 years old | 201 cm | 87 kg | 350 cm | 330 cm | MB | Polonia London |
| 2 | Vicente Ibarra | 23 years old | 203 cm | 90 kg | 335 cm | 320 cm | OH | Ciudad de Buenos Aires |
| 3 | Gabriel Araya | 29 years old | 201 cm | 92 kg | 345 cm | 330 cm | MB | AS Kerkis |
| 4 | Tomás Parraguirre | 33 years old | 198 cm | 113 kg | 335 cm | 315 cm | OP | Arona Tenerife Sur |
| 7 | Rafael Albornoz | 28 years old | 193 cm | 85 kg | 347 cm | 327 cm | OH | Arona Tenerife Sur |
| 9 | Dusan Bonacić (captain) | 29 years old | 198 cm | 93 kg | 351 cm | 326 cm | OH | Al Rayyan |
| 10 | Vicente Mardones | 25 years old | 208 cm | 90 kg | 350 cm | 320 cm | OP | Limestone University |
| 11 | Vicente Parraguirre | 30 years old | 196 cm | 91 kg | 341 cm | 315 cm | OH | Ciudad de Buenos Aires |
| 13 | Lucas Lavín | 24 years old | 188 cm | 74 kg | 310 cm | 290 cm | L | Stadio Italiano |
| 14 | Esteban Villarreal | 27 years old | 193 cm | 83 kg | 325 cm | 305 cm | S | Unicaja Costa |
| 15 | Sebastián Castillo | 29 years old | 180 cm | 75 kg | 318 cm | 305 cm | L | Deportes Usach |
| 16 | Tomás Gago | 27 years old | 198 cm | 85 kg | 350 cm | 335 cm | MB | Purdue University Fort Wayne |
| 17 | Jaime Bravo | 23 years old | 181 cm | 70 kg | 300 cm | 290 cm | L | FullVolley |
| 18 | Kaj Bonacić | 20 years old | 190 cm | 85 kg | 340 cm | 322 cm | OH | Murano |
| 19 | Matías Banda | 29 years old | 191 cm | 83 kg | 325 cm | 310 cm | S | Polonia London |