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Moncho Monsalve: From Real Madrid Star to Brazil's Champion Coach
28 Apr
Summary
- Monsalve led Brazil to a 2009 FIBA Americas Championship gold medal.
- He won nine major titles with Real Madrid, including three European Cups.
- Monsalve was inducted into the Spanish Basketball Hall of Fame in 2024.

Moncho Monsalve, a monumental figure in basketball, has died at the age of 81. His career spanned an impressive playing tenure with Real Madrid and a distinguished coaching path.
From 1963 to 1967, Monsalve was a key player for Real Madrid, amassing nine major titles, including three European Cups. He also represented Spain internationally, earning 61 caps. A knee injury ended his playing career prematurely in 1971.
Transitioning to coaching, Monsalve managed 26 teams globally. His most notable coaching achievement was leading the Brazilian senior national team to a gold medal at the 2009 FIBA Americas Championship. In 2024, his career was honored with induction into the Spanish Basketball Hall of Fame.