Gabriel

Garcia Fernandez

Opposto

10

50

Total matches

299

Total points

Usa

08/01/1999

H 200 cm

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Puerto Rican by origin but holding a U.S. passport—where he also attended college and university—he was one of the unsung heroes behind the 2025 Scudetto victory, always ready to step up whenever the coaching staff called on him, even mid-match.
A player with excellent physical and technical qualities, he chose to stay in Trento for a second consecutive season despite receiving numerous offers, thanks to his seamless integration into the team and his outstanding character and human qualities—just as valuable as his volleyball skills.
Few athletes can hit or serve the ball as powerfully as he can, and a long summer spent with the national team has further improved his experience and overall game.
Throughout the season, he will serve as Faure’s counterpart—ensuring that Trentino Volley always has a high-level opposite hitter on the court. And with a packed calendar ahead, opportunities certainly won’t be lacking.

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Puerto Rican by origin but holding a U.S. passport—where he also attended college and university—he was one of the unsung heroes behind the 2025 Scudetto victory, always ready to step up whenever the coaching staff called on him, even mid-match.
A player with excellent physical and technical qualities, he chose to stay in Trento for a second consecutive season despite receiving numerous offers, thanks to his seamless integration into the team and his outstanding character and human qualities—just as valuable as his volleyball skills.
Few athletes can hit or serve the ball as powerfully as he can, and a long summer spent with the national team has further improved his experience and overall game.
Throughout the season, he will serve as Faure’s counterpart—ensuring that Trentino Volley always has a high-level opposite hitter on the court. And with a packed calendar ahead, opportunities certainly won’t be lacking.

Career

  • 2011-2013 Borinquen Coquí - Portorico
  • 2013-2016 Saint Francis School - Portorico
  • 2016-2017 Changos de Naranjito - Portorico
  • 2017-2018 Brigham Young University - Usa
  • 2018-2019 Brigham Young University - Usa
  • 2019-2020 Brigham Young University - Usa
  • 2020-2021 Brigham Young University - Usa
  • 2021-2022 Cucine Lube Civitanova SuperLega
  • 2022-2023 Cucine Lube Civitavano SuperLega
  • 2024-2025 Itas Trentino SuperLega
  • 2025-2026 Itas Trentino SuperLega

Palmares

  • 2 Campionati italiani (2022, 2025)
  • 2 Campionati Usa MPSF Conference (2018, 2021)
  • Giocatore Nazionale dell’Anno (2020)
  • Miglior Giocatore NCAA (2021)

In Trento

  • Prima stagione in Trentino Volley
  • Esordio il 21/9/2024 (Trento-Monza 3-0)
  • 49 presenze (49 nel 2024/25)
  • 299 punti (299 nel 2024/25)

In the National Team

  • 60 presenze con la Nazionale Portoricana
  • Medaglia d’Oro Campionato Norceca 2021
  • Medaglia di Bronzo Coppa Panamericana 2017
  • Miglior Marcatore Coppa Panamericana 2017
  • Miglior opposto Coppa Panamericana 2017
  • 33 presenze con la Nazionale Usa
  • Medaglia d'Argento Coppa Panamericana 2024
  • Miglior Marcatore Coppa Panamericana 2024

Identikit

  • Soprannome: Gabi
  • Sogno nel cassetto: Vincere le Olimpiadi
  • Un pregio: Amo tanto
  • Detesto: La gente che mangia con la bocca aperta
  • La gara più bella: Civitanova-Trento 3-1, gara 4 di Finale Scudetto 2023
  • Il compagno di squadra al quale sono più legato: Robertlandy Simon
  • Cantante preferito: Bad Bunny
  • Luogo di nascita: San Juan (Portorico)
  • Stato civile: Celibe
  • Un difetto: Non regalo il rispetto, lo devi guadagnare
  • Ho scelto il volley perché: ⁠La pallavolo ha scelto me, mi ha fatto girare tutto il mondo e mi ha dato la possibilità di studiare e giocare come professionista
  • La gara da dimenticare: Trento-Civitanova 3-0, gara 5 di Finale Scudetto 2023 🤣
  • Dedicherei una vittoria importante a: La mia famiglia
  • Auto: ⁠Mustang GT
  • Piatto preferito: Arroz con gandules y lechón ma anche la Lasagna
  • Segno zodiacale: Capricorno
  • Hobby: Golf
  • Adoro: Fare le vacanze in Portorico con tutta la mia famiglia
  • Pallavolo significa: Per me è molto più di uno sport. Qui conosci e puoi costruire davvero una famiglia con gente di cui ti puoi fidare veramente
  • Idolo Sportivo: Robertlandy Simon
  • L'allenatore più significativo: Israel Delgado
  • Città ideale: Trento
  • Film: Coach Carter