Robertlandy Simón

Cuban volleyball player who won Olympic gold in 2020 and multiple World League titles, known as one of the world's best middle blockers.

Robertlandy Simón emerged from Cuba's volleyball development system as one of the sport's most reliable middle blockers — an athlete whose blocking statistics consistently ranked among the highest in international tournaments and whose attacking efficiency from the middle position provided Cuba with a dependable offensive weapon. His career through the 2010s placed him at the center of Cuba's volleyball resurgence on the international stage. His exceptional blocking ability and court awareness helped Cuba secure multiple medals at major tournaments, including World League victories and Continental Championship titles. Standing at an imposing height with remarkable reach, he developed a reputation for reading opposing attacks and positioning himself precisely at the net — a skill that made his partnership with Cuba's defensive system one of the more effective blocking units in international competition. His achievements include contributing to Cuba's qualification for multiple Olympic Games and consistent top-tier results in World Championship competitions. His performances in crucial matches against volleyball powerhouses were often decisive, and his blocking totals placed him among the best at the position globally. Simón helped bridge the gap between Cuba's legendary generation of the 1990s and the modern game — maintaining Cuban volleyball methodology's relevance in contemporary competition. As one of the more complete middle blockers of his generation, his playing style influenced defensive strategies and demonstrated the continued quality that Cuba's program could produce.

Dominant middle blocker with exceptional blocking ability and powerful attacking

• Olympic Gold Medal 2020
• World League Winner 2013
• World League Winner 2014
• World Championship Bronze 2014
• Pan American Games Gold 2015