Elche’s AttcGo Handball announced on Friday the signing of a veteran star with a wealth of experience, joining the squad nicknamed the “green haired warriors.” A world champion who has long been regarded among the elite left wings on the international stage has joined the team, now based in Spain where he resides with his partner in San Juan. The move brings in Patricio Martínez, a Chilean-born Spaniard who will strengthen the Liga Guerreras-Iberdrola roster and contribute his long-standing handball expertise.
Alexandra Nascimento, a 41-year-old Brazilian left winger standing 1.80 meters tall, comes with a professional career studded with achievements that have kept her among the sport’s top players over the last decade. Her accolades include being named World’s Best Player, earning All-Star status at the Olympic Games, securing the second-highest scorer position in Champions League campaigns, and marking a pivotal role in Brazil’s 2013 World Championship run. Over four Olympic appearances, Nascimento has been recognized as a global star for her national team, and she remains determined to contribute further despite her age. Her leadership and vast experience are expected to guide a younger squad under coach Joaquín Rocamora at Elche, underscoring the team’s ambition to raise its level of play. The Brazilian icon’s impact is underscored by a Brazilian postal stamp bearing her portrait—a privilege historically reserved for icons like Pelé—highlighting her status in her home country.
The new AtticGo Elche signing recently became a mother and is in the process of recovering from a cesarean section. To regain peak form, she has begun working closely with coaches and fitness professionals, balancing training with recovery while aiming to return to top-level competition as soon as possible.
The signing is viewed as a strategic move that strengthens Elche’s image and on-court potential as the season approaches. Officials from the club noted that they did not want to miss the opportunity to secure a player of Alexandra’s caliber and have monitored her development since she landed on Spanish soil. The club’s leadership expressed confidence that her presence will bring joy to fans and set a high standard for the team’s younger players while signaling a clear step forward for Elche in the Guerreras-Iberdrola league.
Joaquín Rocamora, head coach of the Franchiverde squad, described the Brazilian star as “happy” to join and emphasized that her arrival injects experience into a youthful roster facing an early-season challenge due to injuries. The coach noted that Alexandra Nascimento’s track record adds measurable value to the club and demonstrates the league’s growth by attracting players with such a distinguished trajectory and recognition, reinforcing Elche’s status within the competition.