Jose Vildoza is the new point guard for FlaBasquete
The 26-year-old, 1,91m tall athlete plays for the Argentine National Team, was a multi-champion with San Lorenzo and comes from KK Cibona, in Croatia.
By Communication - Flamengo - inFlaBasquete continues to strengthen for next season! The newest athlete on the team led by coach Gustavo De Conti is Jose Vildoza, who signed a contract with Mengão this Friday (29). The Argentine from Córdoba is 26 years old, measures 1,91m and plays as a point guard.
"I'm very happy to announce my arrival at the club. I want to thank the board and coaching staff, who have placed their trust in me. I'm very proud to be part of such a great club and eager to start training and defending the colors of Flamengo," said the new Flamengo point guard.
Considered one of the best point guards in South America, Vildoza played for KK Cibona in Croatia. Previously, he won multiple titles during his time with San Lorenzo-ARG and played for Libertad Sunchales-ARG.
"The internationalization of the Flamengo brand is also bearing fruit in basketball. Vildoza is a world-class player. FlaBasquete, with Vildoza, Penka Aguirre, and Loku Cuello, will be able to recreate the unforgettable teams from our history. The credibility we are gaining in the international market is impressive. Diego Jeleilate, manager of Flamengo and the Brazilian National Team, is the mastermind behind the formation of a squad that, in addition to being technically exceptional, possesses Flamengo's DNA in its attitude," said Guilherme Kroll, Flamengo's vice president of Olympic Sports.
Vildoza joins Rafael Rachel, Gui Deodato, Martin "Loku" Cuello, Rafael Mineiro, Nicolas "Penka" Aguirre, Olivinha, and Gabriel "Jaú," who have all been confirmed for next season. Coach Gustavo De Conti also renewed his contract with FlaBasquete and will remain in charge of the team.
The basketball teams of Clube de Regatas do Flamengo rely on resources from their sponsors – BRB, MOSS, TIM, ABC da Construção, PixBet, AmBev, Rede D'or, IRB Brasil RE, CSN, Brasil Plural, EY – via the Federal Incentive Law/Ministry of Sports (IR) and the State Incentive Law/State Secretariat of Sports, Leisure and Youth (Seelje) of Rio de Janeiro, in addition to support from the Brazilian Club Committee (CBC).