All you need to know about Margarita Geuer, the former Spanish basketball player

All you need to know about Margarita Geuer, the former Spanish basketball player

Grace Waruguru
updated at September 4, 2023 at 2:23 PM

Margarita Geuer is a retired Spanish basketball player whose professional career lasted 10 years. Despite her short stay, the player's impact was evident as she won medals and accolades in various competitions. Scroll on to learn everything you need about the former athlete, her family, and her career achievements.

Margarita Geuer
Margarita Geuer during her active days as a player. Margarita Geuer and her husband Guillermo Hernangomez. Photo: @willyhernangomez, @andreahernangomez (Modified by author)
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Did you know Spain ranked fourth in the 2023 FIBA World Ranking continental qualifiers presented by Nike per www.fiba.basketball? Margarita Geuer is a female player who has significantly contributed to the country's women's basketball, playing for local clubs and the national team. What is her life story?

Margarita Geuer's profile summary

Full name

Margarita Ivonne Geuer Draeger

Age

57 years old (As of 2023)

Nickname

Wonny

Date of birth

May 3, 1966

Zodiac sign

Taurus

Place of birth

Seville, Spain

Nationality

Spanish

Ethnicity

German

Marital status

Married

Partner

Guillermo Hernangómez Heredero

Children

Willy Hernangómez, Juancho Hernangómez, Andrea Hernangomez

Height

6 feet, 1 inch

Weight

75kgs

Hair colour

Blonde

Eye colour

Brown

Profession

Former professional basketball player, coach

Position

Centre

Net worth

$5 million

How old is Margarita Geuer?

Margarita Geuer age
Margarita Geuer (Second Right) and her family. Photo: @andreahernangomez (Modified by author)
Source: Instagram

Margarita Geuer (age 57 years old as of 2023) was born on May 3, 1966. Her Zodiac sign is Taurus. Although she is no longer active, Geuer has been named among the best Spanish basketball players.

Margarita Geuer's biography

What is Margarita Geuer's nationality? The athlete was born in Seville, Spain, to German parents. Unfortunately, their details remain undisclosed. Additionally, the details of her siblings, if any, are not public.

What is Margarita Geuer's height?

Geuer is 6 feet and 1 inch tall. Her height gave her a natural advantage on the court and was considered one of the factors behind her career success.

Education

Margarita's educational background has been kept away from the limelight. However, she likely attended primary and high schools in her home area.

Margarita Geuer's family

Margarita Geuer age
Margarita Geuer (Centre) with her husband (L), her son Willy (Second Left), her daughter Andrea (Second Right) and her other son Juan (R). Photo: @andreahernangomez (Modified by author)
Source: Instagram

The Spanish player is a wife and a mother. She is married to Guillermo Hernangomez Heredero, a fellow retired basketballer. The couple tied the knot on July 16, 1983, and they have enjoyed three decades of marital bliss.

During his career, Margarita Geuer's partner played for Club Estudiantes Baloncesto, S.A.D. and Real Madrid Baloncesto. Unfortunately, no other details have been disclosed about him. The couple has influenced their children's careers and are all following in their parents' footsteps.

Children

Margarita and Guillermo have three children: two sons and one daughter. The firstborn, Willy Hernangomez, was born on May 27, 1994. He plays as a centre for Spain's national team and NBA's New Orleans Pelicans.

Margarita's second-born son, Juan Hernangomez Geuer, was born in Madrid, Spain, on September 28, 1995. He is a forward who has played for teams like the Denver Nuggets, Boston Celtics, and Utah Jazz. His current team is the Panathinaikos B.C.

Like her brothers, Geuer's third-born and only daughter, Andrea Hernangomez, is a professional basketball player who has represented teams like the Saint Peter's Peacocks and Texas Longhorns. She was born on May 6, 2000, in Madrid, Spain.

Career

The mother of three started playing at 14 in her Sevilla hometown, representing teams like Irlandesas de Bamí and Medicina Oximper. Her senior career debut came when she turned 17 and joined Real Canoe NC. The centre's national team debut came in 1985, at 19 years old, playing with the team for eight years.

During her stay at the national team, Geuer made 158 appearances and averaged 10.9 points per game. She retired from professional basketball in 1993 at 27 years old. Some of Margarita Geuer's career achievements include:

  • She won three consecutive La Femenina titles (1984 - 1986)
  • The 57-year-old won the FIBA Club World Cup in Brazil (1992)
  • The player won the Liga Femenina and FIBA European Champions Cup (1993)
  • She was a Gold medalist at the European Championship (1993)

Margarita Geuer's net worth

Margarita Geuer net worth
Margarita Geuer (L) with her daughter Andrea and husband Guillermo. Margarita and her daughter Andrea. Photo: @andreahernangomez (Modified by author)
Source: Instagram

According to numerous online sources, the former player has a net worth of $5 million. She accrued her wealth during her tenure as a professional player from her salary, prize bonuses, and brand partnerships.

Margarita Geuer's social media presence

The former centre prefers to maintain a lowkey profile away from the limelight. Geuer is not on any social media platforms. However, her children occasionally post her images on their pages.

In the few years she played professionally, Margarita Geuer left an unforgettable impression in basketball, locally and globally. She reportedly transitioned to coaching, but the institutions are also a mystery and have not been discussed online.

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Grace Waruguru
Grace has over 4 years of experience in article writing and digital media content creation for various local and global brands. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Communication (Public Relations) from Daystar University, Kenya.