Joan Verdú Sánchez Ski Setup

Joan Verdú Sánchez

Slalom

Giant Slalom

Super-G

Nationality

Andorra

Hometown

Andorra la Vella, Andorra

Born

23 May 1995

Turned pro

2016

Primary discipline

Slalom

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 autumn 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.

Sponsors: VAN DEER-Red Bull Sports (skis, boots, since autumn 2025; previously with another brand for 12 years) - confirmed via VAN DEER's own official team story (vandeer-redbull-sports.com) and FIS official athlete biography

Van Deer

Giant Slalom

Verdú joined Marcel Hirscher's VAN DEER-Red Bull Sports team in autumn 2025 (VAN DEER's own team story); FIS official biography confirms 'Skis: Van Deer'. Exact personal model/length not disclosed.

Joan Verdú Sánchez

Setup

Skis

Van Deer

Boots

Van Deer

Sources