Albert Oliver

Albert Oliver Campos (born June 4, 1978) is a Spanish professional basketball player who last played for Obradoiro of the Liga ACB. Standing at 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in), he plays at the point guard position.

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Oliver and the second or maternal family name is Campos.
Albert Oliver
Oliver with Gran Canaria in 2018
Free Agent
PositionPoint guard
Personal information
Born (1978-06-04) June 4, 1978
Terrassa, Spain
NationalitySpanish
Listed height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Listed weight185 lb (84 kg)
Career information
Playing career1997–present
Career history
1997–1999Joventut
1999–2001Lleida
2001–2006Manresa
2006–2009Valencia
2009–2011Estudiantes
2011–2013Joventut
2013–2019Gran Canaria
2019–2020Real Betis
2020–2022Obradoiro
Career highlights and awards

Professional career

On July 26, 2013, Oliver signed a two-year deal with Herbalife Gran Canaria of the Liga ACB.[1] He re-signed with Gran Canaria on July 4, 2018.[2] On October 12, 2018, at the age of 40, Oliver made his EuroLeague debut, and subsequently became the oldest player to score in the modern era of EuroLeague, since 2000.[3]

On July 10, 2019, Oliver signed with Real Betis for the 2019-20 season.[4] He averaged 5.6 points per game.

On September 11, 2020, he signed a two-month deal with Obradoiro.[5] The deal was extended to the end of the season on November 15.[6] On July 10, 2021, Oliver signed a new one-year contract with the club.[7]

Honours

Caprabo Lleida

Gran Canaria

References
  1. "Albert Oliver, segundo fichaje del Granca esta temporada". laprovincia.es (in Spanish). July 26, 2013. Retrieved December 7, 2021.
  2. "Gran Canaria and playmaker Oliver stay together". EuroLeague.net. July 4, 2018. Retrieved December 7, 2021.
  3. "Gran Canaria's Oliver becomes EuroLeague's oldest scorer". EuroLeague.net. October 12, 2018. Retrieved December 7, 2021.
  4. "Real Betis Energia Plus sign Albert Oliver". Sportando. July 10, 2019. Retrieved December 7, 2021.
  5. "Obradoiro signs Albert Oliver to two-month contract". Sportando. September 11, 2020. Retrieved September 11, 2020.
  6. "Monbus Obradoiro extends Albert Oliver's contract until the end of the season". Sportando. November 15, 2020. Retrieved November 15, 2020.
  7. "Albert Oliver no para: seguirá en el Obradoiro hasta los 44 años". AS.com (in Spanish). July 10, 2021. Retrieved December 7, 2021.


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