RIVERDALE, NY – Manhattan Men's Volleyball Head Coach Chris Schortgen has officially announced his first-ever signing with freshman setter Gabriel Vergés, on Thursday afternoon.
"We are very excited to welcome Gabriel Vergés as our first international commit for our inaugural men's volleyball season." said Schortgen.
"Gabriel comes to us from Barcelona where he left his home at 13 to train at one of the top volleyball academies in Spain. He's a very technical setter with a high IQ and proven leader throughout his career. We look forward to building with him."
Vergés, the 6-4 setter who hails from Vilanova I la Geltru, Barcelona in Spain, attended INS Dolors Mallafré I Ros School, where he played six years of high school volleyball.
The incoming freshman was presented a high-performance athlete scholarship during his time at Vilanova I la Geltru, while helping his team to a third-place finish in back-to-back years in the Spanish Primera División Championships.
On the club circuit, Vergés most recently played for CEVOL Torredembarra. Prior to CEVOL, Verges competed with Club CV Barberá, Get BLUME, and VC Sant Martí as early as 2021-22.
Additionally, the Spaniard competed in Taekwondo for eight years in grade school in Barcelona.
In the classroom, Vergés was among the top three in his graduating class.
Vergés will be pursuing his bachelor's degree in physics in Riverdale.
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