Unión officially confirmed the return of Santa Fe-born forward Martín Gómez for the 2026/27 Liga Argentina de Básquetbol season, locking in a key piece for head coach Juan Siemienczuk as the club shapes its professional roster from the Avenida López y Planes headquarters. Club officials announced the transaction, bringing back a player who previously suited up for the Tatengue during the top-tier 2023/24 campaign.
The 2023/24 Top-Tier Stint Versus Current Production in Salta
During his previous tenure with Unión in the maximum category, Gómez appeared in 33 contests, averaging 4 points and 1.9 rebounds per game. Those figures contrast sharply with his recent output at Salta Basket in the same national division, where his role expanded significantly across 41 appearances. In Salta, the 30-year-old perimetral registered 9.5 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 1.6 assists per contest, accompanied by a 31-percent conversion rate from beyond the three-point arc.
A Career Forged Across National Circuits
Before securing his second stint in Santa Fe, Gómez built an extensive resume across Argentina's competitive basketball leagues. Formed athletically at Club Náutico El Quillá in his home city, the 1.98-meter guard and forward has played for Sionista de Paraná, Huracán de Trelew, Talleres de Tafí Viejo, La Unión de Formosa, Argentino de Junín, Libertad de Sunchales, and Villa San Martín de Chaco. That decade-plus journey brings seasoned depth to a Unión squad that also recently secured American forward Kobe Julien for one of its senior roster slots.
Gómez Balances University Studies with Music and Football
Away from the hardwood, Gómez balances university studies with specific musical preferences, noting a steady rotation of national rock and Santa Fe cumbia while steering clear of trap music. Beyond his music and academics, the veteran perimeter player maintains a well-known passion for football as an avowed supporter of Unión. “I like football a lot, I’m from a football city, from Unión, the greatest. I have friends from Colón and I’m happy for them,” Gómez remarked in previous interviews regarding his sporting interests outside basketball.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Roster Build
What category will Martín Gómez and Unión compete in for the 2026/27 campaign? Who else has been confirmed for the squad under coach Juan Siemienczuk? Unión previously announced that American forward Kobe Julien will occupy one of the team’s senior roster spots for the upcoming season.
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