Ester Somaza

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Ester Somaza
Personal information
Full name Ester Somaza Bosch
Born (2004-06-03) 3 June 2004 (age 20)
Les Franqueses del Valles, Spain
Nationality Spanish
Height 1.77 m (5 ft 10 in)
Playing position Left Back
Club information
Current club KH-7 Granollers
Number 16
Senior clubs
YearsTeam
-2022
Mubak Bm La Roca
National team 1
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2022–
Spain 16 (29)
1 National team caps and goals correct
as of 5 December 2024

Ester Somaza Bosch, (born 3 June 2004), is a Spanish handball player who serves as the left wing for Club Balonmano Granollers [1] in the Liga Guerreras Iberdrola. She also represents Spain internationally as part of the women's national handball team. [2]

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Professional career

In the crucible of handball talent that is the Fundació Handbol Roquerol youth system, Somaza honed her skills before making a standout appearance in the Spanish División de Honor Plata with Mubak Balonmano La Roca, a team based in La Roca del Vallés. The move proved to be a stepping stone, as she was swiftly snapped up by the prestigious KH-7 Bm Granollers for the Spanish División de Honor in the subsequent season.

In the 2021–22 season with Mubak Bm La Roca, she notched up an impressive tally of 28 matches, bagging a remarkable 94 goals. Her move to Club Balonmano Granollers for the 2022–23 season has seen her continue this stellar form, with 10 matches played and 52 goals scored in domestic competition. [3]

Spain women's national team

Turning our attention to the international stage, Somaza made her debut with the Spanish national team [4] at the youthful age of 18 during the Torneo Internacional de Batalha. [5] Coached by the seasoned José Ignacio Prades, who recognized her as one of the young talents with the most potential and projection, Somaza's journey with the national team is just beginning.

Under the guidance of Ambros Martín, she secured a coveted spot in the squad for the 2023 World Championship, marking her inaugural appearance in a major international tournament with the Guerreras.

Individual Awards and recognitions

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References

  1. Escudero, Víctor. "Ester Somaza Bosch". BM Granollers (in Spanish). Retrieved 27 November 2023.
  2. "Ester Somaza Bosch". www.rfebm.com. Retrieved 27 November 2023.
  3. "Spanish Liga Guide 2023-24" (PDF). Royal Spanish Handball Federation. 27 November 2023. Retrieved 27 November 2023.
  4. Valdemoro García, Álvaro (21 March 2023). "El sueño absoluto cumplido por Ester Somaza: "No me creía dónde estaba"" [The absolute dream fulfilled by Ester Somaza: "I didn't believe where I was"]. Relevo (in Spanish). Retrieved 27 November 2023.
  5. "María Gomes, Sara Valero y Ester Somaza, nuevas 'Guerreras' para Batalha" [María Gomes, Sara Valero and Ester Somaza, new 'Warriors' for Batalha]. MARCA (in Spanish). 9 February 2023. Retrieved 27 November 2023.
  6. "Spain secure W19 EHF Championship title in Lithuania". www.eurohandball.com. 17 July 2023. Retrieved 27 November 2023.