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World Champion 2001 and 2009, 3rd place at WCh 2003 and 2005, European Champion 2006 and 2010, 3rd place at ECh 2008, French and Spanish Champion and Cup Winner, Champions League Winner, Super Cup Winner

It should have become the crowning achievement of his career, but during the Beijing Olympic Games of all events, Jérôme Fernandez had to settle for watching the matches just like the fans. Due to his plastered arm, he cheered for his team from the stands. Apart from that, Fernandez who has gained experience in more than 300 international matches won all possible titles, for example the World Championship in 2001 and 2009 and the European Championship in 2006 and 2010. The versatile back-court player who is able to play on different positions started his club career in Toulouse and transferred to Montpellier, Barcelona and finally to his current club Ciudad Real..