Top 20 Beach Volleyball Champions of All Time

Top 20 beach volleyball champions of all time, categorized by men and women. These players have made a significant impact in the sport through their consistent performances in major tournaments like the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour, Olympic Games, and World Championships.

Top 20 Men’s Beach Volleyball Champions:

1. Karch Kiraly (USA)
   • 3 Olympic Gold Medals (1984, 1988, 1996)
   • Dominated in both indoor and beach volleyball.
2. Alvaro Filho (Brazil)
   • Multiple FIVB World Tour titles.
3. Ricardo Santos (Brazil)
   • 2-time Olympic Medalist (Gold in 2004, Bronze in 2008)
   • 5-time FIVB World Tour Champion.
4. Evandro Gonçalves (Brazil)
   • Multiple top finishes on the FIVB World Tour.
5. Fábio Luiz (Brazil)
   • Olympic Gold Medalist (2004), known for his success alongside Ricardo Santos.
6. Bruno Schmidt (Brazil)
   • Olympic Gold Medalist (2016) with Alison Cerutti.
7. Alison Cerutti (Brazil)
   • Olympic Gold Medalist (2016) and a dominant player in international tournaments.
8. Julian Hörmann (Germany)
   • Several wins in the European Circuit and top finishes on the FIVB tour.
9. Marcio Barbosa (Brazil)
   • Consistently ranked among the top players on the FIVB World Tour.
10. Pedro Solberg (Brazil)
    • Known for his successful partnerships in international events.
11. Theo Brunner (USA)
    • Highly successful on the AVP and international tours.
12. Casey Patterson (USA)
    • Regular contender on the AVP and FIVB World Tour.
13. Phil Dalhausser (USA)
    • Olympic Gold Medalist (2008) and numerous FIVB World Tour victories.
14. Nick Lucena (USA)
    • A consistent top performer on the FIVB World Tour.
15. Oscar Brandt (Germany)
    • Multiple podium finishes in FIVB and CEV events.
16. Jonas Reckermann (Germany)
    • Olympic Gold Medalist (2012) and World Championship winner.
17. Chris McHugh (Australia)
    • Multiple top finishes in FIVB tournaments.
18. Benjamin Diehl (Germany)
    • Consistently placed highly in international tournaments.
19. Chaim Schalk (Canada)
    • Successful partnerships on the FIVB World Tour.
20. Dain Blanton (USA)
    • Olympic Gold Medalist (2000) and a major player in international beach volleyball.

Top 20 Women’s Beach Volleyball Champions:

1. Kerri Walsh Jennings (USA)
   • 3-time Olympic Gold Medalist (2004, 2008, 2012), 1 Silver Medal (2016).
2. Misty May-Treanor (USA)
   • 3-time Olympic Gold Medalist (2004, 2008, 2012).
3. Larissa Franca (Brazil)
   • 2-time Olympic Bronze Medalist (2008, 2012), and multiple World Tour wins.
4. Talita Antunes (Brazil)
   • Multiple FIVB World Tour titles.
5. Agatha Bednarczuk (Brazil)
   • Olympic Silver Medalist (2016) and consistent top performer in international tournaments.
6. Barbara Seixas (Brazil)
   • Olympic Silver Medalist (2016), multiple World Tour podium finishes.
7. Eyal Zohar (Israel)
   • Multiple successes in European and World Tour events.
8. Tanja Hüberli (Switzerland)
   • Top-ranked player in Europe with multiple FIVB podiums.
9. April Ross (USA)
   • Olympic Silver Medalist (2012), Bronze Medalist (2020), and multiple World Tour victories.
10. Emily Day (USA)
    • Consistently ranked among the top U.S. women on the FIVB World Tour.
11. Samantha Bricio (Mexico)
    • Top contender on the international circuit, with several FIVB podium finishes.
12. Victoria Bieneck (Germany)
    • Several podium finishes in the FIVB World Tour and European Championship medals.
13. Kristyna Kolocova (Czech Republic)
    • Multiple FIVB top-10 finishes and European Championship medals.
14. Sandra Pires (Brazil)
    • Olympic Gold Medalist (1996) and a significant figure in beach volleyball history.
15. Duda Lisboa (Brazil)
    • Rising star with numerous FIVB titles and strong performances.
16. Karin Lundqvist (Sweden)
    • Top European player, known for her consistency.
17. Manuela de Mello (Brazil)
    • Multiple FIVB World Tour podium finishes.
18. Nicole Laird (Australia)
    • Top finisher in international competitions.
19. Carolina Solberg (Brazil)
    • Known for her strong performances on the FIVB World Tour and Olympic qualifications.
20. Laura Ludwig (Germany)
    • Olympic Gold Medalist (2016) and a consistent presence on the FIVB World Tour podiums.

These athletes have left a lasting legacy in the sport, earning numerous championships, Olympic medals, and global titles over the years.