Monica De Gennaro
Also known as Moki, Monica De Gennaro Santarelli
- Born
- Jan 8, 1987age 39
- height
- 5'9" (or 175 cm)
- nationality
- Italian
Career
Active 2001 – present
Biography
About Monica De Gennaro
Monica "Moki" De Gennaro is an Italian professional volleyball player who was born on Thursday, 8th of January 1987, in Piano di Sorrento, Italy. She stands 5 feet 9 inches tall and weighs 137 lbs. She started playing professionally in 2001 at around age 14 and has been active for 25 years. She plays for Imoco Volley Conegliano and the Italy women's national volleyball team. She competed in the 2012, 2016, 2020, and 2024 Summer Olympics, winning the gold medal and the best libero award in 2024. She is regarded as one of the greatest liberos of all time. She has an Instagram following of 166k.
Record
Profile details
Personal
- Years Active
- 2001-present (started around 14 years old; 25 years active)
- Birthplace
- Piano di Sorrento, Italy
- Ethnicity
- Caucasian
- Sexuality
- Straight
Body
- Weight
- 137 lbs (or 62 kg)
Extra
- Instagram Followers
- 166k (as of May 2026)
Frequently asked
How many Olympic Games has she competed in?
She competed in four consecutive Summer Olympics: 2012, 2016, 2020, and 2024, winning gold in 2024.
What position does she play?
She plays as a libero, a defensive specialist known for passing and digging; she won the best libero award at the 2024 Olympics.
How long has she been playing professionally?
She started in 2001 at around age 14, so she has been active for about 25 years.
What are her physical stats?
She is 5'9" tall and weighs 137 lbs (62 kg).
Did you know
- She has been active since 2001, starting at age 14, making her a veteran of over two decades.
- She has competed in four Olympics (2012, 2016, 2020, 2024), a rare feat for a volleyball player.
- At the 2024 Olympics, she won both the gold medal and the best libero award.
- She plays for Imoco Volley Conegliano, one of Italy's top clubs.
- Her Instagram following of 166k reflects her popularity as a leading figure in Italian volleyball.
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