José Vildoza

José Vildoza
Bàsquet Girona
PositionPoint guard
LeagueLiga ACB
Personal information
Born (1996-01-15) January 15, 1996
Córdoba, Argentina
Listed height1.91 m (6 ft 3 in)
Listed weight85 kg (187 lb)
Career information
Playing career2012–present
Career history
2012–2017Libertad
2017Trotamundos
2017–2021San Lorenzo
2021–2022Cibona
2022–2023Flamengo
2023–2025Boca Juniors
2025–presentBàsquet Girona
Career highlights
Medals
Event 1st 2nd 3rd
FIBA AmeriCup 1 0 0
Total 1 0 0
Men's basketball
Representing  Argentina
FIBA AmeriCup
Gold medal – first place 2022 Brazil

José Ignacio Vildoza (born 15 January 1996) is an Argentine professional basketball player for Bàsquet Girona of the Liga ACB. He is a 1.91 m tall point guard.

Professional career

Libertad

José Vildoza joined Libertad de Sunchales in 2011 from Club Maipú in Córdoba, after standing out in the Argentine U17 Championship with the provincial team, where he was named Most Valuable Player.[1] After that tournament, he was contacted by former player and now agent Luis Emilio Villar, who was interested in adding him to his team.[1] According to Vildoza himself, the first time they met in person was when the agent traveled to Córdoba to meet him and jokingly proposed a one-on-one game on a neighborhood court. Vildoza accepted the challenge and ended up winning the informal match.[1]

Following that first meeting, Villar supported him at the start of his professional career and secured a tryout for him at Libertad de Sunchales. The club added him to its youth program that same year.[1]

He made his debut in the Liga Nacional de Básquet on September 14, 2012, at just 16 years old, under the coaching of Javier Bianchelli.

During his time at the club, he went through various stages of professional and personal growth. In several later interviews, Vildoza recalled that in March 2015 he considered leaving Libertad due to adaptation difficulties, but was unable to do so because there were no available buses back to his hometown.[2][1]

During his time with the Santa Fe-based club, Vildoza played six consecutive seasons (2012–2017), progressively establishing himself as one of Argentina's top basketball prospects. In the 2016–17 season, he was named Sixth Man of the Year, averaging 16.2 points, 3.1 assists, and 3 rebounds per game, playing all 56 regular season matches.[3]

In July 2017, following Libertad’s decision to sell its top-division license due to financial reasons, Vildoza left the club and signed with San Lorenzo de Almagro.[4] In his farewell, he expressed gratitude to the institution for having shaped him both athletically and personally.[5]

Trotamundos

In June 2017, he was signed by Trotamundos de Carabobo, a team from the Liga Profesional de Baloncesto de Venezuela, to strengthen their roster ahead of the playoffs. Coming from Libertad de Sunchales, where he had been named Sixth Man of the Year of Argentina’s Liga Nacional de Básquet, Vildoza joined the team coached by Argentine head coach Rubén Magnano.[6]

His arrival aimed to provide playmaking and offensive versatility from the point guard position. The official announcement was made on June 5, 2017, and he made his debut in Game 3 of the conference semifinals against Guaros de Lara.[7]

He played a total of two official games in the series, averaging 3.5 points, 2.5 rebounds, and 1.5 assists. The series ended with Trotamundos being eliminated 4–1. After his brief stint with the Venezuelan team, he returned to Libertad de Sunchales.

San Lorenzo

José Vildoza joined San Lorenzo in mid-July 2017. His arrival was part of the club’s ambitious sporting project, which at the time dominated both Argentine and South American basketball.[4] He made his debut during the team’s tour of Spain, where San Lorenzo achieved notable victories against Real Madrid and Barcelona.[8]

He was part of the roster that won three Liga Nacional de Básquet titles in the 2017–18,[9] 2018–19,[10] and 2020–21 seasons.[11] In the latter championship, he was named Finals MVP after an outstanding performance against Quimsa.[11]

He was also a back-to-back champion in the Liga de las Américas in 2018 and 2019,[12] and also won the Torneo Súper 20 2019[13] and the Supercup in the 2017 and 2018 editions.[13]

At the international level, he was part of the team that won the bronze medal at the FIBA Intercontinental Cup in the 2019 and 2020 editions.[14] His performance with the club earned him national recognition and established him as one of the most prominent point guards in the country.

Cibona Zagreb

On June 4, 2021, José Vildoza was officially presented as a new player for Cibona Zagreb, one of the most important clubs in Croatia, which competes in the Croatian Basketball League (Premijer Liga) and the ABA League. He signed a two-season (1+1) contract under the guidance of coach Vladimir Jovanović.[15]

During the 2021–22 season, Vildoza played 20 games in the ABA League, averaging 9.4 points, 3.7 assists, and 2.6 rebounds in 24.6 minutes per game, with shooting percentages of 39.7% from the field, 37.9% from three-point range, and 88.2% from the free-throw line. He had standout performances, such as in the victory over SC Derby on January 29, 2022, where he was the game's top scorer with 18 points and 6 assists.[16]

On February 20, 2022, he was crowned champion of the Krešimir Ćosić Cup, after Cibona's 67–65 win over Cedevita Junior.[17]In the final, Vildoza contributed 12 points (with 3/5 in three-pointers), 2 rebounds, 1 assist, and 1 steal.[17] A few months later, on June 10, he won the Croatian League after defeating Zadar 3–2 in the finals series, although he was unable to play in the fifth game due to injury.[18]

Flamengo

In July 2022, José Vildoza was announced as a new addition to Flamengo.[19] The Argentine point guard signed with the team to strengthen its leadership in the Novo Basquete Brasil (NBB) and the Basketball Champions League Americas, filling the spot left vacant by fellow countryman Franco Balbi.[20]

He made his official debut on October 16, 2022, in a win over Minas Tênis Clube, recording 19 points, 9 assists, 2 steals, and 1 rebound in 34 minutes of play, showing a quick adaptation to the team and the league.[20] Throughout the 2022–23 season, Vildoza established himself as one of the most consistent players on the Rio de Janeiro squad, averaging 10.8 points, 3 assists, and 4 rebounds per game between the NBB and BCL Americas.

On January 14, 2023, he was one of the standout players in the quarterfinals of the Torneo Súper 8, delivering a performance of 26 points, 8 rebounds, and 5 assists against Paulistano.[21] However, Flamengo failed to win titles that season, finishing as runners-up in the Basketball Champions League Americas 2022–23 after falling to Sesi Franca[22] and later being eliminated in the semifinals of the national league.[23]

Boca Juniors

After being approached by teams from the Liga ACB and Hebraica y Macabi of the Uruguayan Basketball League,[24]his signing with Boca Juniors was confirmed on July 19, 2023, replacing point guard Franco Balbi for the Liga Nacional de Básquet 2023–24 and the Basketball Champions League Americas 2023–24.[25]

Throughout the season, he quickly established himself as one of the team’s leaders and a key piece in the offensive setup under head coach Carlos Duro.

During the playoffs, Boca eliminated San Lorenzo in the quarterfinals,[26] defeated top seed Quimsa from Santiago del Estero in the semifinals,[27]and defeated Instituto de Córdoba 4–2 in the finals.[28]With that, the team became champions of the Liga Nacional for the fourth time in its history.[29]

In Game 6 of the finals, played at Estadio Ángel Sandrín in Córdoba, Vildoza was decisive with 19 points, leadership, and poise at crucial moments. For his performance throughout the series, he was named Finals MVP, averaging 15.9 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 3.8 assists.[30][31]

He ended the season averaging 16.3 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 3.6 assists in 38 official games, standing out as one of the league’s top performers.

In August 2024, he confirmed his continuity at the club for two more seasons, despite receiving offers from abroad, including teams from Spain, Greece, and Poland.[32]

On January 18, 2025, he won the 2024 Liga Supercup, scoring 24 points and 4 rebounds in the win over Quimsa by 90–75.[33]

In March 2025, he won the 2025 Súper 20 Cup, defeating Obras 91–82 in the semifinals (after a tie at 72 in regulation), and Instituto 71–65 in the final.[34]He averaged 15.5 points, 3 rebounds, and 3.5 assists.

On July 20, 2025, he was crowned back-to-back league champion in a series that went to seven games.[35]

He played in 38 games during the regular season, averaging 16.3 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 3.7 assists in approximately 29 minutes per game. His performance earned him multiple accolades: MVP of the season, Best Argentine player, and starting point guard in the league’s Ideal Five.[36]

He maintained a high level in the playoffs and was once again named Finals MVP, as he had been the previous season.[37]In the championship series against Instituto, he averaged 14.6 points, 5.1 rebounds, 3.6 assists, and 1.1 steals, with an average efficiency rating of 14.1 per game, totaling 102 points across the seven games of the final.[38]

On August 1, 2025, José Vildoza officially announced his departure from Boca Juniors with the aim of continuing his career in Spain's Liga ACB.[39] During his time with the xeneize team, he played a total of 119 official games, recording 1804 points, 553 rebounds, and 447 assists, with overall averages of 15.2 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 3.8 assists per game. His tenure at the club included the achievement of four titles and recognition with six individual awards.[40]

Girona

On August 4, 2025, Vildoza signed a one season contract with Bàsquet Girona of the Liga ACB.[41]

National team career

Vildoza was part of Argentina's youth national teams between 2011 and 2015. He competed in the 2011 South American U-15 Championship and the 2013 South American U-17 Championship, earning MVP honors in both tournaments. He also took part in the 2014 FIBA Americas U-18 Championship and the 2015 FIBA U-19 World Cup. Additionally, he was a member of the squad that won the bronze medal in the 3x3 basketball tournament at the 2014 Summer Youth Olympics in Nanjing.

In July 2016, he was selected by head coach Silvio Santander to represent Argentina at the Stanković Continental Cup in China.[42] The roster was composed primarily of domestic-based young players. Argentina finished as runners-up after losing 70–57 to France in the final.[43]

He made his senior national team debut on 20 February 2020 and was subsequently included in multiple squads under head coach Pablo Prigioni. He was part of the team that won the 2022 FIBA AmeriCup in Brazil, where Argentina defeated the host nation in the final.[44][45] In the tournament, he appeared in five games and averaged 2.2 points, 0.8 rebounds, and 1.4 assists per game.

Vildoza also featured in the qualifying windows for the 2022 and 2025 editions of the FIBA AmeriCup. In the 2022 cycle, he averaged 9.0 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 3.0 assists across six games. During the 2025 qualifiers, he posted 12.8 points, 2.8 rebounds, 2.5 assists, and 2.5 steals per game in four appearances, emerging as one of Argentina’s leading point guard options.[46]

Statistics

Won the championship
Led the league

Club career

Team Season / Competition GP PTS MPG Two-point field goals Three-point field goals Free throws Rebounds Ast
M Att M Att M Att Def Off
Argentina Libertad LNB 2012-13 19 21 100 5 16 1 7 8 14 18 3 3
TS8 2013 1 0 13 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 4
LNB 2013-14 40 118 448 30 59 11 35 25 33 45 13 49
LSC 2014 3 12 37 3 4 2 5 0 0 2 0 4
LNB 2014-15 46 185 597 37 104 26 82 33 51 52 10 39
TS4 2015 1 8 20 0 1 2 4 2 2 1 0 0
LNB 2015-16 65 609 1374 126 275 83 250 108 136 135 28 91
LNB 2016-17 58 937 1618 204 445 119 354 172 222 146 27 177
Total 233 1890 4207 405 905 244 738 348 458 400 81 367
Venezuela Trotamundos LPB 2017 2 7 29 1 5 1 4 2 2 3 2 3
Total 2 7 29 1 5 1 4 2 2 3 2 3
Argentina San Lorenzo TS20 2017 10 51 148 9 24 8 26 9 11 12 1 10
S2017 1 11 40 2 4 2 7 1 2 4 0 4
LNB 2017-18 56 339 1089 60 123 64 169 27 39 93 12 111
LLA 2018 8 49 99 10 12 8 19 5 6 7 1 19
TS20 2018 14 82 223 10 30 18 44 8 14 14 1 22
S2018 1 6 9 0 0 2 3 0 0 2 0 0
LNB 2018-19 54 529 1264 109 229 86 244 53 78 128 20 138
LDA 2019 8 71 156 14 28 14 34 1 4 14 4 20
TS20 2019 11 112 260 26 50 17 46 9 14 34 3 34
LNB 2019-20 20 164 406 41 75 19 77 25 28 37 3 55
BCLA 2019-20 9 79 190 19 38 12 36 5 10 27 2 25
LNB 2020-21 42 625 1316 137 274 86 243 93 118 113 21 177
BCLA 2021 5 93 170 14 35 18 41 11 13 10 3 28
Total 239 2211 5370 451 922 354 989 247 337 495 71 643
Croatia Cibona Zagreb KKC 2021-22 3 34 52 3 6 7 12 7 8 7 0 11
ADR 2021-22 20 187 504 29 69 33 87 30 34 45 7 73
CRO 2021-22 31 210 631 24 64 44 115 30 40 51 7 97
Total 54 431 1187 56 139 84 214 67 82 103 14 181
Brazil Flamengo BCLA 2022-23 10 108 248 16 29 21 60 13 21 36 4 30
CS8 2022-23 3 57 96 12 24 9 17 6 9 22 1 13
NBB 2022-23 33 305 754 47 103 56 168 43 51 74 11 98
Total 46 470 1098 75 156 86 245 62 81 132 15 141
Argentina Boca Juniors BCLA 2023-24 6 82 193 23 40 9 31 9 10 18 4 34
LNB 2023-24 53 854 1673 187 329 121 330 117 150 212 39 180
S2024 1 24 35 3 7 4 11 6 8 3 1 0
CS20 2025 2 31 70 5 11 4 15 9 10 6 0 7
BCLA 2024-25 10 123 290 20 47 23 62 14 17 31 1 46
LNB 2024-25 51 745 1572 134 276 118 342 123 144 232 16 187
Total 123 1859 3833 372 710 279 791 278 339 502 61 454
Career total[47] 697 6868 15724 1360 2837 1048 2981 1004 1299 1635 244 1789

National Team

Team Tournament GP PTS MPG Two-point field goals Three-point field goals Free throws Rebounds Ast
M Att M Att M Att Def Off
Argentina National Team FIBA AmeriCup 2022 Qualifiers 6 54 157 13 26 8 25 4 4 21 0 18
2022 FIBA AmeriCup 5 11 46 0 1 2 10 5 6 4 0 7
2023 World Cup Qualifiers 7 39 126 7 15 6 21 7 8 14 2 13
FIBA AmeriCup 2025 Qualifiers 4 51 116 12 19 7 25 6 6 7 4 9
Total[47] 22 155 445 32 61 23 81 22 24 46 6 47

Awards and accomplishments

Clubs

Title Club Country Season
Liga Nacional de Básquet San Lorenzo Argentina 2017–18
Supercopa de La Liga 2017–18
FIBA Americas League 2018
Liga Nacional de Básquet 2018–19
Supercopa de La Liga 2018–19
FIBA Americas League 2019
Torneo Súper 20 2019
Liga Nacional de Básquet 2020–21
Croatian League Cibona Zagreb Croatia 2021–22
Krešimir Ćosić Cup 2021–22
Liga Nacional de Básquet Boca Juniors Argentina 2023–24
Supercopa de La Liga 2024
Copa Súper 20 2025
Liga Nacional de Básquet 2024–25

National team

Team Tournament
Argentina Argentina  Gold 2022 FIBA AmeriCup

Individual

  • Updated as of July 20, 2025.
Award Club Country Season
Sixth Man of the Year Libertad  Argentina 2016–17
All-Star Game 2017
All-Star Game San Lorenzo 2018
Best U-23 2018–19
All-Star Game 2019
Sixth Man of the Year 2019–20
Finals MVP 2020–21
All-Tournament Team Boca Juniors 2023–24
Finals MVP
Season MVP 2024–25
All-Tournament Team
Best Argentine player
Finals MVP

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