Winifer Fernandez is one of the most talented and very successful female volleyball players not only in her country alone but the world at large. She is famously known for her consistency, slickness, smartness, and fastness on the volleyball court. She's likened to a cougar for her speed and a tigress for her fastness. In fact, her mad volleyball skills have helped her to achieve so much for so many volleyball clubs by winning several titles for such clubs at different levels. Winifer has also represented her country at various international youth avenues. Her career is ever-growing and flourishing, nothing will ever stop her from being the best that she's already.
Biography
The beautiful and stunning volleyball star was born on the 6th day of January 1995 in her hometown of Santiago de los Caballeros, Santiago Province in the Dominican Republic. Details regarding her family background and status, early childhood, and names of parents and siblings have not yet been revealed to the media. The little we know is that she grew up alongside her family in Santiago de los Caballeros.
As per her educational background, nothing much is known. Reports from sources revealed that she had an interest in studying Business Administration in 2013, but instead, he pursued her career in volleyball. At the moment, nobody can really tell whether she earned a degree or not.
It is interesting to note that Winifer developed an interest and passion for the game of volleyball at a very tender age. Actually, she began to pursue her volleyball career at the age of 10 under coach Miguel Duran. In 2009, Winifer relocated to Santo Domingo to join the junior national team.
Volleyball Career
Professionally, Winifer began to play volleyball at the age of 15. During that period, she has developed and established herself on the court. It is no surprise that the reputation she built for herself with the Santiago club was massive. She won a bronze medal in the 2008 Dominican Republic Volleyball League.
Winifer's impressive performance saw her moving to the Cienfuegos club and smashing some records with the club, winning the 2009 Santiago Province championship and the Best Libero award as well. She gave one of her best stellar performances in 2011 during the Girls' Youth Pan-American Cup where she won another bronze medal accompanied by the Best Libero award again. This great display of skill further inspired her to soar higher and this time around within the same year (2011), Winifer also aided the club in winning the provincial tournament gold medal. And because of her wonderful display of talent, skill, and performance throughout the tournament, she simultaneously won the Best Digger, Best Receiver, and Best Libero awards.
Winifer's excellent display and performance with her club saw her called to feature for her under-20 national team, winning the gold medal at the 2012 Junior NORCECA Championship. She didn't stop there, Winifer further helped the national team to qualify for the 2013 Junior World Championship.
The year 2013 was a good outing for Winifer, she became more popular, won more awards, and got more recognition. During the year she won the 'Most Valuable Player' as well as a gold medal in the Baja California International Cup. Later on Winifer, the Santiago Province Guild of Sports Writers gave her an award as the 'Volleyball Player of the Year.'
Winifer Fernandez got her first opportunity to play for her senior national team in 2016 when she was invited to play in the World Grand Prix Group 2 and won the gold medal.
Winifer's spectacular display of talent and skill in volleyball plus her stunning beauty saw her ranked by Salvadoran newspaper El Mundo as 7 among the 10 most beautiful and coveted athletes in the world.