Ivan Almeida
Ivan Almeida is a Cape Verdean professional basketball player for Ironi Nahariya of the Israeli Basketball Premier League. Standing at 6 ft 6 in, he usually plays as small forward.Professional career
In August 2017, Almeida signed with Anwil Włocławek of the Polish Basketball League. In September 2017 he won the Polish SuperCup with Anwil Włocławek, winning over Stelmet Zielona Góra, 92–88. He scored 23 points in his debut and was named the Most Valuable Player of the game. In the following 2017–18 season, Almeida was named the PLK Most Valuable Player. Almeida averaged 17.2 points, 5.5 rebonds and 2.9 assists per game. He signed with Estonian club Kalev/Cramo on August 24, 2018.
On October 8, 2019, he has signed with ČEZ Nymburk of the NBL.
On January 20, 2020, he has signed with Universo Treviso Basket of the Italian Lega Basket Serie A.
The 2019-20 season in Italy was cancelled early due to the COVID-19 pandemic but in Israel it was restored and Almeida signed with Ironi Nahariya on May 26, 2020 for the end of the season.Almeida played for Cape Verde's national basketball team on many occasions. At the 2015 AfroBasket, he recorded the most assists, steals and blocks for his team.
