Andrea Sartoretti

Andrea Sartoretti (born 19 June 1971) is an Italian former volleyball player.

Biography
Born at Perugia, Sartoretti debuted in the Italian Serie in 1991, winning the Award as best Under 23 player. A 1.94 cm athlete, he usually played opposite hitter. Sartoretti was known for his powerful serve, which gained him the nickname of Sartorace.

Sartoretti won one Italian Serie A1 national title in 1997, with Pallavolo Modena. He also won three CEV Champions Leagues and two European Supercups in his stay at Messaggero Ravenna (1991-1996).

Sartoretti earned his first cap for Italy national team in 1993. He won four World Leagues (two times declared MVP), two European (2001 and 2003) and a World (1998) titles. He has won two silver medals and a bronze medal in three Olympic Games between 1996 and 2004.

Sartoretti ended his playing career in 2009. He is currently part GM of Modena Volley. Sartoretti made 330 appearances for the national team of Italy.

Individual awards

 * 2000 World League "Most Valuable Player"
 * 2003 European Championship "Most Valuable Player"
 * 2003 European Championship "Best Server"
 * 2003 FIVB World Cup "Best Server"
 * 2004 Summer Olympics "Best Server"
 * 2004 Summer Olympics "Best Scorer"
 * 2004 World League "Most Valuable Player"

State awards

 * 2000 Cavaliere OMRI BAR.svg Knight's Order of Merit of the Italian Republic
 * 2004 ITA OMRI 2001 Uff BAR.svg Officer's Order of Merit of the Italian Republic