Joan
Verdú Sánchez

Alpine Skiing
Slalom
Giant Slalom
Super-G

Nationality: Andorra
Hometown: Andorra la Vella, Andorra
Born: 23 May 1995
Turned pro: 2016

Equipment

2 entries · 2 categories

Skis

Van Deer

Model not published

Verdú joined Marcel Hirscher's VAN DEER-Red Bull Sports team in autumn 2025.

Giant Slalom

Brand only

Boots

Van Deer

Model not published

Alpine Skiing

Brand only

Setup verified 8 July 2026

Sources

About

Andorran World Cup alpine ski racer, nicknamed 'La Mamba', specializing in the technical events of slalom, giant slalom and super-G. Born in Andorra la Vella; began skiing at age two. Represented Andorra at four Winter Olympics (2014-2026) and five World Championships. On 9 December 2023 became the first Andorran ski racer to reach a World Cup podium (3rd, giant slalom, Val-d'Isère); improved to 2nd in giant slalom at the World Cup Finals in Saalbach in March 2024. A week before his 30th birthday, joined Marcel Hirscher's VAN DEER-Red Bull Sports team in May 2025 after 12 years with a previous equipment brand. Also a YouTube content creator with a weekly vlog since August 2022.

2 World Cup podiums, both GS (3rd Val-d'Isere Dec 2023, 2nd Saalbach Mar 2024), 0 wins through the 2025-26 season (Wikipedia). Three ACL surgeries over his career. Runs an annual charity/exhibition race called 'La Mamba'. Poles sponsor not listed by FIS and no independently checkable source found.