Lorenzo Rico

Lorenzo Rico
Rico in 1986
Personal information
Born (1962-01-17) 17 January 1962
Madrid, Spain
Nationality Spanish
Height 185 cm (6 ft 1 in)
Playing position Goalkeeper
Senior clubs
Years Team
1976-1987
 Atlético Madrid BM
1987-1995
 FC Barcelona
National team
Years Team Apps
–
 Spain 245

Lorenzo Rico (born 17 January 1962) is a Spanish handball player. He competed at the 1984 Summer Olympics, the 1988 Summer Olympics and the 1992 Summer Olympics.[1] He used to hold the record for most caps for the Spanish national team with 245, until he was overtaken by David Barrufet.[2] He is in the Liga ASOBAL hall of fame.[3]

At club level he played for Atlético Madrid BM from 1976 to 1987, where he one the Spanish Championship 5 times, as well as the Copa del Rey de Balonmano once. Then he played for FC Barcelona, where he also won the Spanish Championship 5 times, as well as the King's Cup 4 times and the Copa ASOBAL once. He also won the 1990-91 European Cup.

References

  1. ↑ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Lorenzo Rico Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 20 March 2020.
  2. ↑ "Qué fue de… Lorenzo Rico". blogs.20minutos.es. 16 October 2008. Retrieved 25 March 2014.
  3. ↑ Liga ASOBAL - Hall of Fame Lorenzo Rico Portero
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