Pablo del Rincón, red-and-white DNA for the first team

The local player joins the first team after completing an excellent season in the Primera Nacional under David Núñez.

Fertiberia Balonmano Puerto Sagunto announces that local player Pablo Del Rincón will be part of the first team in the Silver Honour Division next season. Del Rincón has pure red-and-white DNA, as his grandfather and great-uncle were founders of the club and both played for the first team. Pablo earned his place in Toni Malla's new project after an excellent season with the Primera Nacional side.

The local player says that for him: ‘Signing for the first team means more than a personal achievement. If I look back at my beginnings at the club, the number of players I have seen come and go is infinite, from older age groups to younger ones, including those I have had the opportunity to share the court and learn with. Very few manage to reach Puerto Sagunto's first team. Whether for work, opportunity or technical reasons, being part of a professional team and wearing the shirt of “Los Guerreros Rojiblancos” is difficult. That is why, for me, achieving this after so many years dedicated to this sport is a shared achievement with everyone who once dreamed of doing it but did not manage to, or perhaps still have not. And of course I intend to make the most of it, giving everything on court as a thank-you to those who have trusted me with the project and to the countless people who gather every 15 days at the OVNI. They deserve it.’

As for what he can contribute, he says: ‘Those who know me are aware of it, but if there is one thing I stand out for, it is being a player with plenty of grit, commitment and passion every time I step onto the 40x20 court. A versatile backcourt player who can play in several positions depending on the needs of the match and the coach, who really enjoys one-on-one situations in space and surprise shots from 9 metres. Added to that is a defensive character that allows me to defend in the centre, where I feel comfortable both stepping out and defending the pivot, as well as a long record as a flat, forward-moving number 2 defender, with the ability to get out and launch the counter-attack.’

‘In my opinion, the objective must always be to fight to finish as high as possible. I am not one of those people who are content with winning the odd match. Quite the opposite. I believe we have the team to be among the leading sides and the quality to do it. Then circumstances—injuries, breaks, results…—will tell, but at the very least our mindset has to be about being among the best in the division. We are Puerto Sagunto, after all,’ Pablo says regarding the season's objective.

To conclude, Del Rincón says of the team that has been assembled: ‘I think the coach, the sporting director and the president have put together a balanced and deep squad capable of occupying the top places. The combination of players with experience and seniority in the division, together with players who are developing and are eager to show what they can offer, plus the young average age of the group, could be key to achieving the objective. Without a doubt, I think the idea of rejuvenating the squad has been a success in every respect and that the club needed it. The supporters will certainly appreciate it.’

Translation produced using artificial intelligence.