Moncho Monsalve: key obituary facts
Is Moncho Monsalve dead? Yes. Moncho Monsalve died on April 28, 2026, at age 81.
Cause of death: Moncho Monsalve's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Moncho Monsalve known for?
He was known as Spanish basketball coach.
More about Moncho Monsalve
Born: 1 January 1945.
Place of birth: Medina del Campo.
Gender: male.
Occupation: basketball coach, basketball player.
Nationality: Spain, Brazil.
Also known as: Jose Manuel Monsalve.
Moncho Monsalve, the Spanish basketball player and coach who played for Real Madrid and CB Girona and later coached Brazil’s national team, died on April 28, 2026.
Born José Manuel Monsalve on January 1, 1945, in Medina del Campo, Spain, he was a professional player before moving into coaching. As a player, he also appeared for Atlético San Sebastián and SD Kas, and he retired in 1971 because of injuries.
In 2008, Monsalve succeeded Lula Ferreira as Brazil’s head coach and led the team at the 2009 FIBA Americas Championship, where Brazil won the gold medal. He also coached several clubs in Spain and France, as well as the Castile and León autonomous basketball team.
José Manuel Monsalve (1 January 1945 – 28 April 2026), commonly known as Moncho Monsalve, was a Spanish professional basketball player and coach.