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Ferdinando De Giorgi

b. 1961

Former Italian volleyball player and Head Coach Italian National Volleyball team

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About Ferdinando De Giorgi

Born 1961. Ferdinando De Giorgi is an Italian volleyball player, beach volleyball player and head coach.

Ferdinando De Giorgi (born 10 October 1961) is an Italian professional volleyball coach and former player.

He competed in the Seoul 1988 Olympic Games and is a three-time World Champion (1990, 1994, 1998), as well as the 1989 European Champion.

He currently serves as head coach of the Italian national team.

De Giorgi has been part of every Italian men’s national volleyball team that won the World Championship: three times as a player and twice as a coach.

Career as coach In March 2015, he signed a contract with ZAKSA Kędzierzyn-Koźle. On 20 December 2016, he was appointed new head coach of the Poland national team. He replaced the previous head coach, Stéphane Antiga.

Honours As a player CEV Cup

CEV Challenge Cup

Domestic

As a coach CEV Champions League

FIVB Club World Championship

CEV Challenge Cup

Domestic

Individual awards 2022: Coach of the Year (according to La Gazzetta dello Sport)

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Important facts

Born
10 October 1961, Squinzano
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Volleyball player, beach volleyball player, head coach
Nationality
Italy
Awards
Gold Collar for Sports Merit

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Ferdinando De Giorgi?

Former Italian volleyball player and Head Coach Italian National Volleyball team

When was Ferdinando De Giorgi born?

Ferdinando De Giorgi was born on 10 October 1961 in Squinzano.

What is Ferdinando De Giorgi's occupation?

Ferdinando De Giorgi is a volleyball player, beach volleyball player and head coach.

What nationality is Ferdinando De Giorgi?

Ferdinando De Giorgi is Italian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Ferdinando De Giorgi

· Wikidata: Q2258078

· DBpedia: Ferdinando De Giorgi

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