LUCIANO
DE CECCO
Personal Profile
Luciano De Cecco is one of the most accomplished setters in world volleyball history. A four-time Olympian (London 2012, Rio 2016, Tokyo 2020, Paris 2024) with the Argentine National Team, and a veteran of Italy's Serie A1 and Poland's PlusLiga, De Cecco offers brands a career built on leadership, international pedigree, and unmatched big-stage experience.
De Cecco represents captaincy, longevity, and championship pedigree — he was chosen as Argentina's flag bearer at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. His profile is ideal for brands targeting a mature, achievement-oriented audience across Latin America and Europe.
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OLYMPIC BRONZE & FLAG BEARER: Won Bronze at Tokyo 2020 (named Best Setter of the tournament) and carried Argentina's flag at the Paris 2024 opening ceremony — the nation's highest sporting honor.
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RECORD-SETTING INTERNATIONAL CAREER: Holds the international record for most World Championships played (6) by a setter, with 18 seasons in the National Team.
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PROVEN EUROPEAN MARKET REACH: A 20-year career across Italy (Perugia, Lube, Modena) and Poland's top league gives brands direct access to two of volleyball's most passionate fan markets.
EXCELLENCE
DISCIPLINE
PASSION
CAREER
2005-2010
Early Career
Started at Gimnasia y Esgrima de Santa Fe and won the Argentine League and Cup with Bolívar (2006-07), before his first spells in Italy and Russia.
2010-2025
Italian SuperLega
15 seasons in Italy's top flight with Piacenza, Perugia, Lube Civitanova and Modena. Italian Champion with Perugia (2017-18), plus multiple Italian Cups and SuperCups.
2025-Present
Norwid Częstochowa
Joined Poland's PlusLiga in 2025, bringing his leadership to one of the strongest leagues and most passionate volleyball markets in the world.
2006-Present
Argentina
Debuted at the 2006 World Championship. Olympic Bronze at Tokyo 2020 (Best Setter), Pan American Games gold at Toronto 2015, and Argentina's flag bearer at Paris 2024.