The fifth character in the "Free Throw" series arrived midway through the 2019/20 season and has been a significant contributor to the red-and-black squad. A standout in his native Uruguay, point guard Panchi Barrera shared his story with the Mais Querido Official Website.

First contact with basketball

"My first contact with basketball was at the age of 4, watching my brothers playing the sport. I would watch all their practices and games."

The moment he realized he wanted to be a professional gamer

"From the first moment they told me I had the chance to make a living from this profession, I had no doubts in deciding what I wanted for my future."

The first game as a professional

"My first game was at 16, in the Welcome vs. Aguada derby in Uruguay. It's a moment I always remember, because I wasn't just playing professionally, but also with my two brothers on the team. A unique memory."

remarkable games

"I have many games that marked my career, but if I have to choose just one, it's the match with the Uruguayan national team in the qualifiers against Argentina."

Arrival at Flamengo

"I arrived at Flamengo late in the season, and on a team that aspired to win everything. My debut was a very enjoyable match in the Champions League, in Mexico. I had a lot of fun on the court."

Determining factor in winning the second Americas championship

"I think if you keep working hard and hard, you will achieve all your goals! That's the mentality."


The basketball teams of Clube de Regatas do Flamengo rely on resources from their sponsors – BRB, TIM, AmBev, Rede D'or, IRB Brasil RE, CSN, Brasil Plural, EY – via the Federal Incentive Law/Ministry of Sports (IR) and 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).