The Spanish brand adds one of the world’s top handball figures to its team, reinforcing its presence in a rapidly growing sport.
Joma is proud to announce the addition of Gonzalo Pérez de Vargas as the newest member of the Joma Team. Recognized as one of the most outstanding goalkeepers in international handball, Pérez de Vargas is widely regarded as one of the best goalkeepers in the world. With this partnership, Joma becomes the official technical sponsor of this elite athlete.
His inclusion marks a strategic step for Joma in both national and international handball, strengthening the brand’s presence in a sport that continues to grow, and consolidating its position as a key reference in the field.
The impeccable career of Gonzalo Pérez de Vargas
Gonzalo Pérez de Vargas is one of the most prominent goalkeepers in international handball. Over his illustrious career, he has played for the Spanish national team and FC Barcelona for the past 11 years, winning numerous national and international titles, including four EHF Champions League trophies. In the 2025/26 season, he will play for THW Kiel (Germany), one of the historic teams in handball.
He is also a key figure for Los Hispanos, with whom he has won the European Championship twice (2018 and 2020), been a continental runner-up in 2016 and 2022, and earned two Olympic bronze medals at Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024. Throughout his career, he has been recognized as one of the best goalkeepers in the world, a milestone that places him among the sport’s elite and solidifies his leadership on the court.
Pérez de Vargas to Collaborate in Product Development
Joma’s continuous investment in R&D is one of the reasons its products are renowned for quality and technology. One of the best ways to achieve perfection is through collaboration with professional athletes who are part of the Joma Team. As a result of this partnership, the Spanish goalkeeper will be actively involved in product development from day one, testing high-performance models such as the Naturka shoes and contributing to the creation of new handball-specific products.
In short, with this new signing, Joma continues to expand its team of prestigious athletes, increasing its presence and impact in sports such as handball.