Ignacio Solozábal, most commonly known as Nacho Solozábal (Spanish pronunciation: [iɣˈnaθjo soloˈθaβal]; born 6 January 1959), is a Spanish retired professional basketball player. Born in Barcelona, Spain, and at a height of 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) tall, played at the point guard position. On 8 October 2006 FC Barcelona retired his number 7 jersey.[2] He is considered to be one of the best Spanish basketball players, and he was among the 105 player nominees for the 50 Greatest EuroLeague Contributors (2008) list.
 Solozábal in 2012 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 8 January 1959[1] Barcelona, Spain |
| Listed height | 185 cm (6 ft 1 in) |
| Listed weight | 175 lb (79 kg) |
| Career information | |
| Playing career | 1975–1992 |
| Position | Point guard |
| Number | 7 |
| Career history | |
| 1975–1992 | FC Barcelona |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Medals | |
Professional career
editSolozábal spent his entire career with FC Barcelona, from 1979 to 1992. With them he won two Saporta Cups, in 1985 and 1986, a Korać Cup in 1987, six Spanish League championship titles, as well as nine Spanish Cups.
National team career
editSolozábal played internationally with the senior Spanish national team, and they won silver medals at the 1983 EuroBasket, and at the 1984 Summer Olympics.
References
edit- ^ Ignacio Solozábal at Olympedia
- ^ El siete de Nacho Solozábal ya preside el Palau Blaugrana Archived 2014-01-01 at the Wayback Machine - ACB (in Spanish).