Venezuelan opposite Ivan Marquez said that – “To have Elgueta as coach, who was my partner in Spain, and know that the crown is so passionate was some of the reassons to chose Sarmiento team to return to Argentina“.
Marquez played his first professional season precisely in the South American country and became champion in his debut with Bolivar Signia (coached by Daniel Castellani) in 2003 as a middle blocker.
After that success, went to Europe to improve an played in many countries: Belgium, Greece, Spain and Italy. His 2,05 meters height will be surely one of the offensive keys of Sarmiento, and also a good block input. He can spike the ball up to 3,72 meters, the highest reach in A1 Argentina League.
The charismatic 30 years old man received the approval of his national team teammate, setter Juan Carlos Macuma Blanco – who was in Chaco last season- and confess that he feels good with fans: “I am a very passionate player and I can feed a lot of what happens in the stands. People come with bells and drums and I like that“.
“I am sure that when the rivals see the fixture, and that they will play against us, will know that this place is very difficult to win. We are going to be hard to beat.“
