| Full Name | Wilfredo León Venero |
| Age | 31 Years |
| Net Worth | $70 Million |
| Source of Incomes | Volleyball Player |
Wilfredo Leòn is a duo-nationality professional volleyball player who represented Cuba national for 6 years from 2007 to 2012 but now plays for the Polish national team after receiving a Polish passport in 2015 and started playing for them in 2019 after becoming eligible. He is considered one of the greatest Volleyball players of all time and his record of 138 km/h serve speed is beyond science.
Wilfredo is considered as “Cristiano Ronaldo” of Volleyball for his heroics on the Volleyball court and most notable when he led the Cuban National team to a silver medal in World Championship 2010 is considered the miracle of the century in Volleyball history. Although after leaving Cuba national team, he played in leagues for 7 years but there also he won every individual accolade possible.
Wilfredo Leòn is now considered as the face of Volleyball in the world and despite being 31 only, he has seen everything on the volleyball court and outside of it. He has fought against odds all the time and has proved everyone wrong. In this article, we will take a look at his lifestyle and the earnings he has made through his Volleyball career.
| Name | Wilfredo León |
| Born | 31 July 1993 (age 31 years) |
| Place of Birth | Santiago de Cuba, Cuba |
| Years Active | 2007-present |
| Profession | Professional Volleyball player |
| Position | Outside hitter |
| Nick Name | Leo |
| Number | 9 |
| Height | 6’8 (2.01 m) |
| Nationality | Cuban and Polish (2015-present) |
| Major Achievements | Most Valuable Player at CEV Champions League and FIVB Club Championship |
| Trainer | Eugene Bareman, Andrei Păulet |
Wilfredo León’s Net Worth
Wilfredo León is the highest-paid Volleyball player at the moment and despite Volleyball being a less cash-rich sport and its presence in the world of sports is very less as compared to other giant sports. His net worth is estimated to be around $70 Million and almost every single penny is through Volleyball only as brand endorsements and other side income sources are very less in the Volleyball game.
Career
Wilfredo León started Volleyball at a very young age of 7 and since his mother also was a former Cuban Women’s Volleyball player, it helped him in the early phase. He made his debut at the age of 14 years only in 2008. He received the title of Best Receiver at the World League in 2009 which was the first time the World saw glimpses of his brilliance.
He left Cuba in 2013 just after winning the bronze medal at the World League in 2012 and the reason which he stated was a poor public group which kind of led to big controversy in Cuba because of disrespect shown by Wilfredo. He then played club Volleyball and joined Zenit Kazan, Russia in 2014.
He also played part-time in Qatar for Al Rayyan in 2015 and 2016 but now plays for Italian team SIR Safety Perugia. Wilfredo received his Polish Passport in 2015 but became eligible to play for the national team in 2019 only.
Player Competition Statistics
- Total Points – 103
- Average by Match – 17.17
- Attack Points – 81
- Efficiency – 44.26%
- Avg Points – 13.50
- Block Points – 7
- Success – 17.95%
- Avg Points – 1.17
- Serve Points – 15
- Success – 17.65%
- Avg Points – 2.50
Wilfredo León Family Life and Personal Life
Wilfredo León was born in Santiago de Cuba on 31 July 1993. His mother was a former Volleyball player and his father was never present in his life. He was raised by his single mother and she was his first coach also. She was the one who scouted him at an early age while seeing him playing with big boys when he was just 7 years old. Wilfredo currently resides in Poland and as per some reports his father is also from Poland.
| Father | Wilfredo León Hechavarría |
| Mother | Alina Venero Boza |
| Married | Yes |
| Wife | Małgorzata Leon (m. 2016) |
| Children | Natalia |
| High School | Escuela Nacional del Voleibol Cubano |
Wilfredo León Girlfriend and Wife
Wilfredo León is married to Małgorzata who is from Poland. They both met in 2014 in Russia after Wilfredo left Cuba. She is the main reason why Wilfredo chose Poland as his 2nd nation. They both tied the knot on 24 June 2016 and are now blessed with one daughter which they named Natalie and she was born in 2017.
Wilfredo León Assets
Wilfredo León currently lives in Poland and after his controversial departure from Cuba, he has kept all of his personal information private from the public. As his old house was vandalized there in Cuba by the general public. Wilfredo doesn’t like a lavish lifestyle but reportedly is fond of cars and has many big luxurious cars in his garage.
Wilfredo León Salary
Wilfredo León used to receive 50,000 Cuban currency while playing for them and it was also one of the big reasons why he opted to go out and find new opportunities. He is now the richest and highest-paid Volleyball player and in 2014, He signed a record $1.4 Million contract with Zenit. Wilfredo currently plays in Italy and his current Salary is also reportedly $1.5 Million which makes him the highest-paid Volleyball player of all time.
Wilfredo León Social Media Appearance
Wilfredo is a very shy kind of person and doesn’t like to remain in headlines despite being the face of the Volleyball world. He is not present on many social media platforms and only uses Instagram to keep intact with his audience. Reportedly he was not keen on joining social media but his wife forced him to join so that he can fulfill his fan’s wishes. Wilfredo is not that much regular on Instagram but from time to time posts photos from his matches and dressing rooms.
| 453k Followers |
Wilfredo León’s Unknown Facts and Achievements
- Wilfredo León won Best server award at FIVB World League in 2009
- He was Best Spiker at NORCECA Championship in 2009
- He awarded Most Valuable Player at NORCECA Championship in 2009
- He was most valuable player at Pan American games in 201q
- He was top scorer at NORCECA Championship in 2011
- He was best outside spiker at CEV Champions League in 2015 and 2016
- He was most valuable player at CEV Champions League in 2015 and 2016
- He won gold medal at Europe.SVG with Zenit Kazan from 2014 to 2018
- He reportedly has a son which he has kept secret from Public and media.
- He loves dogs.
- Wilfredo’s mother was the first to scout him.
FAQs about Wilfredo León
$1.5 Million
Yes
Yes, according to several publications.
138 KM/H
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