San Lorenzo de Almagro strengthens its roster with Leonel Schattmann, a 39-year-old experienced shooter. The escolta arrives at the Ciclón with a career of over 900 games and 10,000 points in the competition.
What happened?
Leonel Schattmann, a 39-year-old shooter, was confirmed as the new player of San Lorenzo de Almagro for the upcoming season of the National Basketball League. The experienced shooter arrives at the Ciclón with a career of over 900 games and 10,000 points in the competition.
Why it matters for San Lorenzo de Almagro?
The incorporation of Schattmann is a significant move in the market for the Ciclón. The shooter will bring hierarchy, experience, and scoring ability to the team's roster.
What comes next?
San Lorenzo de Almagro continues to build a competitive team for the upcoming season. The incorporation of Schattmann is a key step in the construction of a competitive roster.
In the 2025/26 season, Schattmann played for Instituto, where he arrived after leaving San Martín de Corrientes. In the Córdoba team, he was used in both the National League and the Basketball Champions League Americas and achieved a historic milestone by surpassing 10,000 points in the top category of Argentine basketball.
Before his stint at Instituto, the maragato had a second extensive stage at Boca, a club he returned to in 2020 and with which he was crowned champion of the National League in the 2023/24 season. He then passed through Obras and San Martín de Corrientes before arriving in Córdoba.
Formed in Atenas de Carmen de Patagones, Schattmann built a career that made him one of the most recognized players in the National League. Now, he will have a new challenge in Boedo, where San Lorenzo is betting on his experience and his ability to score from the perimeter.
With over 900 games and 10,000 points in the competition, the shooter is preparing to add a new chapter to his career, this time defending the colors of the Ciclón.
Currently, San Lorenzo de Almagro is in 12th place in the Liga Profesional Argentina with 6 points, 2 wins, 0 draws, and 3 losses in 5 games. The distance with the leaders is 6 points.
In the National Basketball League, San Lorenzo de Almagro has a balance of 2 wins and 4 losses, with 2 goals in favor and 4 against (-2 goal difference).
