Valencian pilotaris
Encyclopedia
This is a list of relevant Valencian pilotaris, that is, players of Valencian pilota
.
This list is ordered by varieties, but it should be taken into account that the only two professional modalities are Escala i corda
and Raspall
. So, for example, good Galotxa
players use to change to Escala i corda, also retired players move to less requiring varieties as Valencian fronto
.
For a complete list of professional Escala i corda
players see ValNet
, the company that contracts all of them.
Valencian pilota
Valencian pilota is a traditional handball sport played in the Valencian Community. Its origins are not known, but seems to be related to the French Jeu de paume....
.
This list is ordered by varieties, but it should be taken into account that the only two professional modalities are Escala i corda
Escala i corda
Escala i corda is the most prestigious variant of Valencian pilota, and the only one, with Raspall, that have professional players.- History :...
and Raspall
Raspall
Raspall is a variant of the handball game, Valencian pilota, played mainly in the Valencian regions south to the Xúquer river: the Vall d'Albaida, the Safor, the Costera, the Marina Alta and the Marina Baixa. It is also popular in the Ribera Baixa...
. So, for example, good Galotxa
Galotxa
Galotxa is a variety of pilota that is always played in the street, whether artificial or natural, practiced mostly in the northern counties of the Xúquer river....
players use to change to Escala i corda, also retired players move to less requiring varieties as Valencian fronto
Valencian frontó
Frontó is a modified Valencian pilota version of the original Basque Pelota game. The name frontó refers both to the game and the playing area...
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For a complete list of professional Escala i corda
Escala i corda
Escala i corda is the most prestigious variant of Valencian pilota, and the only one, with Raspall, that have professional players.- History :...
players see ValNet
ValNet
ValNet is the company gathering all Valencian pilota professional players.In 2005 the retired pilotaris Alfred Hernando , Daniel Ribera and the trinquet owner Emili Peris, joined to create a brand new company that professionalized this old sport's environment: Assured minimal fees for the players,...
, the company that contracts all of them.
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- Adrián I of SuecaSuecaSueca is a city in eastern Spain in the Valencian Community. It is situated on the left bank of the river Xúquer. The town of Sueca is separated from the Mediterranean Sea 11 km to the east by the Serra de Cullera, though the municipality possesses 7 km of Mediterranean coastline...
- Adrián II of MuserosMuserosMuseros is a municipality in the comarca of Horta Nord in the Valencian Community, Spain....
- ÁlvaroÁlvaro Navarro SerraÁlvaro Navarro Serra , simply known as Álvaro, is one of the main Valencian pilota professional players. He is one of the most reputed dauers due to his strong left hand and his professionality, and has got to be a member of the Valencian Pilota Squad...
of FauraFauraFaura is a municipality in the comarca of Camp de Morvedre in the Valencian Community, Spain.The Catholic guardian of this town is Santa Barbara. During some feast days there is an event in which the people of Faura will hold a procession for the image of the virgin.Faura itself lays between orange...
, member of the SquadValencian Pilota SquadThe Valencian Pilota Squad are the Valencian pilota professional or amateur players chosen to take part in the Handball International Championships representing Spain, even though all of them are Valencians and they use the Valencian flag, .... - Aucejo of MelianaMelianaMeliana is a municipality in the comarca of Horta Nord in the Valencian Community, Spain....
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- Canana II
- Canari of RafelbunyolRafelbuñol/RafelbunyolRafelbuñol or Rafelbunyol is a municipality in the comarca of Horta Nord in the Valencian Community, Spain....
- Cervera of AlaquàsAlaquàsAlaquàs is a municipality in the comarca of Horta Oest in the Valencian Community, Spain.-Etymology:The town's name is of Arabic origin, coming from al-quas, meaning the arcs which is believed to be a reference to a bridge of Moorish origin near the town.-Local politics:Alaquàs is located in...
- Colau of La Pobla de VallbonaLa Pobla de VallbonaLa Pobla de Vallbona is a town in the province of Valencia and autonomous community of Valencian Community, Spain....
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- Dani of BenavitesBenavitesBenavites is a municipality in the comarca of Camp de Morvedre in the Valencian Community, Spain....
, member of the SquadValencian Pilota SquadThe Valencian Pilota Squad are the Valencian pilota professional or amateur players chosen to take part in the Handball International Championships representing Spain, even though all of them are Valencians and they use the Valencian flag, ....
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- Fèlix of DéniaDéniaDénia is a city in the province of Alicante, Spain, on the Costa Blanca halfway between Alicante and Valencia, the judicial seat of the comarca of Marina Alta...
- FrediAlfred HernandoAlfred Hernando Hueso , known as Fredi, is a retired Valencian pilota professional player working now as a pilota businessman. He was a member of the Valencian Pilota Squad....
of Valencia, member of the SquadValencian Pilota SquadThe Valencian Pilota Squad are the Valencian pilota professional or amateur players chosen to take part in the Handball International Championships representing Spain, even though all of them are Valencians and they use the Valencian flag, ....
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- Genovés IPaco Cabanes PastorPaco Cabanes Pastor is a retired professional Valencian pilota player known by his town's name, Genovés I, and who has begun a pilotaris saga with his son, Genovés II...
of GenovésGenovés, ValenciaGenovés is a municipality in the comarca of Costera in the Valencian Community, Spain....
, member of the SquadValencian Pilota SquadThe Valencian Pilota Squad are the Valencian pilota professional or amateur players chosen to take part in the Handball International Championships representing Spain, even though all of them are Valencians and they use the Valencian flag, .... - Genovés IIJosé CabanesJosé Cabanes is a professional Valencian pilota player, known as Genovés II because his father is Genovés I. He plays for the ValNet company as a dauer on Escala i corda matches, but he can be also seen in exhibition matches of Llargues, Galotxa, or Frontó...
of GenovésGenovés, ValenciaGenovés is a municipality in the comarca of Costera in the Valencian Community, Spain....
, member of the SquadValencian Pilota SquadThe Valencian Pilota Squad are the Valencian pilota professional or amateur players chosen to take part in the Handball International Championships representing Spain, even though all of them are Valencians and they use the Valencian flag, .... - GrauVicente Grau JuanVicente Grau Juan is a professional Valencian pilota player known as Grau. He plays mainly Escala i corda matches and is one the best mitgers playing for the ValNet company, due to his fast and strong ball-strikes , he has been the first mitger who won the Trofeu Individual Bancaixa, a...
of Valencia, member of the SquadValencian Pilota SquadThe Valencian Pilota Squad are the Valencian pilota professional or amateur players chosen to take part in the Handball International Championships representing Spain, even though all of them are Valencians and they use the Valencian flag, ....
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- Héctor of La Vall de LaguarLa Vall de LaguarLa Vall de Laguar is a village in the province of Alicante and autonomous community of Valencia, Spain....
, member of the SquadValencian Pilota SquadThe Valencian Pilota Squad are the Valencian pilota professional or amateur players chosen to take part in the Handball International Championships representing Spain, even though all of them are Valencians and they use the Valencian flag, .... - Herrera of BeniparrellBeniparrellBeniparrell is a municipality in the comarca of Horta Sud in the Valencian Community, Spain....
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- Javi of Massalfafar
- Jesús of SillaSilla, ValenciaSilla is a municipality in the comarca of Horta Sud in the Valencian Community, Spain."Silla" means chair in the Spanish language. The etymology of Silla is not known for sure where it is coming from. Some say that it comes from the Arab Sila, other from the Latin language and others from Catalan...
- JulietJulio Palau LozanoJulio Palau Lozano was a reputed professional Valencian pilota Escala i corda variant player known as Juliet d'Alginet. He is one of only five players in the Pelayo trinquet's Honor gallery. His career began when he was only 15...
of AlginetAlginetAlginet is a municipality in the comarca of Ribera Alta in the Valencian Community, Spain....
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- Melchor of BenavitesBenavitesBenavites is a municipality in the comarca of Camp de Morvedre in the Valencian Community, Spain....
- MezquitaJosé Jorge Mezquita GarcíaJosé Jorge Mezquita García , simply known as Mezquita, is a Valencian pilota professional player, one of the best reboters of the Escala i corda variant in the ValNet company...
of Vila-real, member of the SquadValencian Pilota SquadThe Valencian Pilota Squad are the Valencian pilota professional or amateur players chosen to take part in the Handball International Championships representing Spain, even though all of them are Valencians and they use the Valencian flag, .... - Miguel of PetrerPetrerPetrer is a town located in the comarca of Vinalopó Mitjà, in the province of Alicante, Spain.Petrer joins together with the city of Elda to form a conurbation with over 95,000 inhabitants...
- Miguelín of Valencia
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- El NelJosé Vicente Riera CalatayudJosé Vicente Riera Calatayud , el Nel de Murla, is regarded to be the first Valencian pilota genius.He was 23 and got announced as the main player at the Pelayo and Juan de Mena trinquets, in Valencia...
of MurlaMurlaMurla is a village in the province of Alicante and autonomous community of Valencia, Spain.-References:... - Núñez of Quart de PobletQuart de PobletQuart de Poblet is a municipality in the comarca of Horta Oest in the Valencian Community, Spain. It has 25,499 inhabitants .- Geography :...
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- Oltra of GenovésGenovés, ValenciaGenovés is a municipality in the comarca of Costera in the Valencian Community, Spain....
- Oñate of MassamagrellMassamagrellMassamagrell is a municipality in the comarca of Horta Nord in the Valencian Community, Spain....
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- Pasqual II of La Pobla de VallbonaLa Pobla de VallbonaLa Pobla de Vallbona is a town in the province of Valencia and autonomous community of Valencian Community, Spain....
, member of the SquadValencian Pilota SquadThe Valencian Pilota Squad are the Valencian pilota professional or amateur players chosen to take part in the Handball International Championships representing Spain, even though all of them are Valencians and they use the Valencian flag, .... - Pedrito of Valencia
- Pedro of Valencia, member of the SquadValencian Pilota SquadThe Valencian Pilota Squad are the Valencian pilota professional or amateur players chosen to take part in the Handball International Championships representing Spain, even though all of them are Valencians and they use the Valencian flag, ....
- Pere of PedreguerPedreguerPedreguer is a town in the comarca of Marina Alta in the province of Alicante, Spain. The town is situated at the foot of the Muntanya Gran and close to the two larger coastal towns of Dénia and Xàbia. It has a population of 7097...
- Pigat IIPasqual Sanchis MoscardóPasqual Sanchis Moscardó was a Valencian pilota professional player known as Pigat II. Son of the Raspall player Pigat I and brother of Pigat III, Pasqual has been a renowned "dauer" in the Escala i corda variety...
of GenovésGenovés, ValenciaGenovés is a municipality in the comarca of Costera in the Valencian Community, Spain....
, ex-member and coach of the SquadValencian Pilota SquadThe Valencian Pilota Squad are the Valencian pilota professional or amateur players chosen to take part in the Handball International Championships representing Spain, even though all of them are Valencians and they use the Valencian flag, .... - Pigat III of GenovésGenovés, ValenciaGenovés is a municipality in the comarca of Costera in the Valencian Community, Spain....
- Primi of Gata de GorgosGata de GorgosGata de Gorgos is a village in the Marina Alta region of the north Costa Blanca in Spain. It has a population of 5,325 .The village is known for its wicker industry and for having an unusually large number of bars and restaurants per capita...
- Puchol of VinalesaVinalesaVinalesa is a municipality in the comarca of Horta Nord in the Valencian Community, Spain....
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- Raül II of GodelletaGodelletaGodelleta is a municipality in the comarca of Hoya de Buñol in the Valencian Community, Spain....
, member of the SquadValencian Pilota SquadThe Valencian Pilota Squad are the Valencian pilota professional or amateur players chosen to take part in the Handball International Championships representing Spain, even though all of them are Valencians and they use the Valencian flag, .... - Ribera II
- RovelletAntonio ReigAntoni Reig Ventura , known as Rovellet because his father was Rovell from Dénia, was a professional Escala i corda Valencian pilota variant player...
of Valencia
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- Salva of MassamagrellMassamagrellMassamagrell is a municipality in the comarca of Horta Nord in the Valencian Community, Spain....
- Sarasol IEnric SarasolEnric Sarasol Soler , known as Sarasol I, was a professional Valencian pilota player. He retired on 2004 and for 3 years he was the Sports General Director of the Generalitat Valenciana, until 2007....
of GenovésGenovés, ValenciaGenovés is a municipality in the comarca of Costera in the Valencian Community, Spain....
, member of the SquadValencian Pilota SquadThe Valencian Pilota Squad are the Valencian pilota professional or amateur players chosen to take part in the Handball International Championships representing Spain, even though all of them are Valencians and they use the Valencian flag, .... - Sarasol IIJosé María SarasolJosé María Sarasol Soler , Sarasol II, is a Valencian pilota professional player. His brother Enric was Sarasol I. He has been member of the Valencian Pilota Squad for 11 years and has deserved to be awarded as the Best Player at the Argentina'02 Handball International Championships.For many years,...
of GenovésGenovés, ValenciaGenovés is a municipality in the comarca of Costera in the Valencian Community, Spain....
, member of the SquadValencian Pilota SquadThe Valencian Pilota Squad are the Valencian pilota professional or amateur players chosen to take part in the Handball International Championships representing Spain, even though all of them are Valencians and they use the Valencian flag, .... - Solaz of Valencia
- Soro III of MassamagrellMassamagrellMassamagrell is a municipality in the comarca of Horta Nord in the Valencian Community, Spain....
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- TatoJaume Morales MoltóJaume Morales Moltó , sporting nickname Tato, is a Valencian pilota professional player in the ValNet company team. He plays as mitger of the Escala i corda variant with a unique and unorthodox style due to his early experiences as a player, playing the Llargues variant in the streets...
of AlteaAltea-External links:*, Portal de Altea*, Good Information-Guide of Altea - in German and English**, Photo gallery of Altea*, spherical Panorama of Altea...
, member of the SquadValencian Pilota SquadThe Valencian Pilota Squad are the Valencian pilota professional or amateur players chosen to take part in the Handball International Championships representing Spain, even though all of them are Valencians and they use the Valencian flag, .... - Tino of Valencia, member of the SquadValencian Pilota SquadThe Valencian Pilota Squad are the Valencian pilota professional or amateur players chosen to take part in the Handball International Championships representing Spain, even though all of them are Valencians and they use the Valencian flag, ....
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- Vicentico of Moncofa
- Víctor of Valencia
- Voro of MontserratMontserrat, ValenciaMontserrat , also known as Montserrat d'Alcalà, is a municipality in the comarca of Ribera Alta in the Valencian Community, Spain....
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- Ferdi of GodelletaGodelletaGodelleta is a municipality in the comarca of Hoya de Buñol in the Valencian Community, Spain....
, member of the SquadValencian Pilota SquadThe Valencian Pilota Squad are the Valencian pilota professional or amateur players chosen to take part in the Handball International Championships representing Spain, even though all of them are Valencians and they use the Valencian flag, ....
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- Dani of La NuciaLa NucíaLa Nucia is a municipality in the comarca of Marina Baixa, Alicante, Valencia, Spain. It borders the municipalities Altea, Callosa d'En Sarrià, Benidorm, Polop and L'Alfàs del Pi....
, member of the SquadValencian Pilota SquadThe Valencian Pilota Squad are the Valencian pilota professional or amateur players chosen to take part in the Handball International Championships representing Spain, even though all of them are Valencians and they use the Valencian flag, .... - David of PetrerPetrerPetrer is a town located in the comarca of Vinalopó Mitjà, in the province of Alicante, Spain.Petrer joins together with the city of Elda to form a conurbation with over 95,000 inhabitants...
, member of the SquadValencian Pilota SquadThe Valencian Pilota Squad are the Valencian pilota professional or amateur players chosen to take part in the Handball International Championships representing Spain, even though all of them are Valencians and they use the Valencian flag, ....
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- Màlia I of La Vall de LaguarLa Vall de LaguarLa Vall de Laguar is a village in the province of Alicante and autonomous community of Valencia, Spain....
, member of the SquadValencian Pilota SquadThe Valencian Pilota Squad are the Valencian pilota professional or amateur players chosen to take part in the Handball International Championships representing Spain, even though all of them are Valencians and they use the Valencian flag, .... - Martínez of El CampelloEl CampelloEl Campello is a town on the Costa Blanca of Spain, within the Valencian Community. It is a 20-minute tram ride from Alicante city. There is a busy marina and fish market, where people can go and purchase freshly caught seafood....
, member of the SquadValencian Pilota SquadThe Valencian Pilota Squad are the Valencian pilota professional or amateur players chosen to take part in the Handball International Championships representing Spain, even though all of them are Valencians and they use the Valencian flag, ....
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- Santi of FinestratFinestratFinestrat is a municipality in the comarca of Marina Baixa, Alicante in the Valencian Community, Spain.-Geography:Finestrat is only 8 minutes from Benidorm and from Alicante International Airport. Accessed by road via the motorway AP-7 and exit 65-A, from where a local road connects to the town....
, member of the SquadValencian Pilota SquadThe Valencian Pilota Squad are the Valencian pilota professional or amateur players chosen to take part in the Handball International Championships representing Spain, even though all of them are Valencians and they use the Valencian flag, ....
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- Agustí
- Alberto of Aielo de MalferitAielo de MalferitAielo de Malferit is a municipality in the comarca of Vall d'Albaida in the Valencian Community, Spain, most famous for being the birthplace of Nino Bravo....
- Armando of BicorpBicorpBicorp is a municipality in the comarca of Canal de Navarrés in the Valencian Community, Spain....
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- Carlos of OlivaOlivaOliva is a municipality in the comarca of Safor in the Valencian Community, Spain, in the Valencian language area. To its east lie 10 km of coastline and beaches fronting the Mediterranean Sea....
- Coeter I of Simat de la ValldignaSimat de la ValldignaSimat de la Valldigna is a municipality in the comarca of Safor in the Valencian Community, Spain. It is 50 km from Valencia, and 20 km from Cullera and Gandia. It is also near Xàtiva and Alzira....
- Coeter II of Simat de la ValldignaSimat de la ValldignaSimat de la Valldigna is a municipality in the comarca of Safor in the Valencian Community, Spain. It is 50 km from Valencia, and 20 km from Cullera and Gandia. It is also near Xàtiva and Alzira....
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- Juan of GenovésGenovés, ValenciaGenovés is a municipality in the comarca of Costera in the Valencian Community, Spain....
- Juan Gracia
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- Leandro I
- Leandro II
- Leandro III
- Loripet of Aielo de MalferitAielo de MalferitAielo de Malferit is a municipality in the comarca of Vall d'Albaida in the Valencian Community, Spain, most famous for being the birthplace of Nino Bravo....
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- Malonda IV of OlivaOlivaOliva is a municipality in the comarca of Safor in the Valencian Community, Spain, in the Valencian language area. To its east lie 10 km of coastline and beaches fronting the Mediterranean Sea....
- Martí
- Morera
- Moro of Alcàntera de XúquerAlcàntera de XúquerAlcàntera de Xúquer is a municipality in the comarca of Ribera Alta in the Valencian Community, Spain.-External links:*...
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- Waldo of OlivaOlivaOliva is a municipality in the comarca of Safor in the Valencian Community, Spain, in the Valencian language area. To its east lie 10 km of coastline and beaches fronting the Mediterranean Sea....
, member of the SquadValencian Pilota SquadThe Valencian Pilota Squad are the Valencian pilota professional or amateur players chosen to take part in the Handball International Championships representing Spain, even though all of them are Valencians and they use the Valencian flag, ....
See also
- Valencian Pilota SquadValencian Pilota SquadThe Valencian Pilota Squad are the Valencian pilota professional or amateur players chosen to take part in the Handball International Championships representing Spain, even though all of them are Valencians and they use the Valencian flag, ....
- ValNetValNetValNet is the company gathering all Valencian pilota professional players.In 2005 the retired pilotaris Alfred Hernando , Daniel Ribera and the trinquet owner Emili Peris, joined to create a brand new company that professionalized this old sport's environment: Assured minimal fees for the players,...
- List of Valencian trinquets