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Ignacio Solozábal
Nacho Solozabal-2012.JPG
Solozábal in 2012
Personal information
Born (1959-01-08) 8 January 1959 (age 66)
Barcelona, Spain
Listed weight 175 lb (79 kg)
Career information
Pro career 1975–1992
Career history
1975–1992 FC Barcelona
Career highlights and awards
  • 6× Spanish League champion (1981, 1983, 1987–1990)
  • 9× Spanish Cup winner (1978–1983, 1987, 1988, 1991)
  • 2× Saporta Cup champion (1985, 1986)
  • Korać Cup champion (1987)
  • FIBA Club World Cup champion (1985)
  • No. 7 retired by FC Barcelona
Medals
Men's basketball
Representing  Spain
Summer Olympic Games
Silver 1984 Los Angeles
EuroBasket
Silver 1983 France
European U-18 Championship
Bronze 1976 Spain Under-18 Team

Ignacio Solozábal, often called Nacho Solozábal, was a famous Spanish professional basketball player. He was born in Barcelona, Spain, on January 6, 1959. Nacho was 1.85 meters (about 6 feet 1 inch) tall and played as a point guard. He is known as one of Spain's best basketball players ever.

On October 8, 2006, his jersey number 7 was officially retired by FC Barcelona. This means no other player on that team will wear number 7 again. He was also considered one of the top 105 players in EuroLeague history.

Nacho's Amazing Club Career

Nacho Solozábal spent his entire professional career playing for one team: FC Barcelona. He played for them from 1975 until 1992. During his time with FC Barcelona, he helped the team win many important championships.

Winning Trophies with FC Barcelona

Nacho won several big European and Spanish titles with his team.

  • He won the Saporta Cup twice, in 1985 and 1986.
  • He also won the Korać Cup in 1987.
  • In Spain, he helped FC Barcelona win the Spanish League championship six times.
  • He also won the Spanish Cup an incredible nine times!

Playing for Spain: National Team Achievements

Nacho Solozábal also played for the senior Spanish national team. He represented his country in major international tournaments.

Olympic and European Medals

With the Spanish national team, Nacho won two silver medals:

  • A silver medal at the 1983 EuroBasket tournament.
  • Another silver medal at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles.
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