Natalia Cristina Valentín León, also known as Natalia Valentín-Anderson (born September 12, 1989) is a Puerto Rican volleyball player. She is a member of the Omaha Supernovas of the Pro Volleyball Federation[2] and the current captain of the Puerto Rican national team.[3][1]

Natalia Valentín-Anderson
Personal information
Full nameNatalia Cristina Valentín León[1]
NicknameNaty
NationalityPuerto Rican
Born (1989-12-09) December 9, 1989 (age 35)
Río Piedras, Puerto Rico
HometownCaguas, Puerto Rico
Height1.70 m (5 ft 7 in)
Weight61 kg (134 lb)
Spike244 cm (96 in)
Block240 cm (94 in)
College / UniversityFIU
Volleyball information
PositionSetter
Current clubOmaha Supernovas
Number1
Career
YearsTeams
2014–2015
2015–2016
2016–2017
2022
2024–
Leonas de Ponce
Azerrail Baku
Leonas de Ponce
Athletes Unlimited
Omaha Supernovas
National team
2011–Puerto Rico
Medal record
Women's volleyball
Representing  Puerto Rico
Central American and Caribbean Games
Silver medal – second place 2014 Veracruz Team
NORCECA Championship
Bronze medal – third place 2013 Omaha
Bronze medal – third place 2015 Michoacan
Pan-American Cup
Silver medal – second place 2016 Santo Domingo
Bronze medal – third place 2014 Mexico City
Bronze medal – third place 2017 Cañete

Early life

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Valentín was born in Río Piedras, Puerto Rico to Raúl Valentín and Norma León.[1]

Clubs

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Awards

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Individual

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Club

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References

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  1. ^ a b c http://fedpurvoli.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/NATALIA-CRISTINA-VALENTIN-LEON.pdf [dead link]
  2. ^ "Meet the Omaha Supernovas". Omaha Supernovas. Retrieved December 20, 2023.
  3. ^ "Team Roster – Puerto Rico". italy2014.fivb.org. Retrieved October 1, 2014.