MARCO RIZZO, PILLAR OF HEART, INSTINCT AND GRIT STILL AT THE SERVICE OF THE PRISMA JEWEL
Marco Rizzo, the talented libero from Ugento, has also been confirmed for next season in the red and blue team of Taranto, for his third consecutive year. Born in 1990 in Galatina (LE) and 185 cm tall, Rizzo returned to Puglia two seasons ago after a three-year experience in Vibo Valentia.
His professional career began in Ugento, then passing through Taviano and Gioia del Colle, before moving to Gela, Genoa, Molfetta, Brolo and Sora, until his arrival in the prestigious Super League. After playing for Milan, he spent three seasons in Monza, then landed in Vibo in 2019 and finally, last summer, he moved to Taranto, where he found a home together with his partner and their daughter, born in the city. . The confirmation of the two-year contract for Gioiella Prisma, signed a few days ago, was welcomed with great satisfaction by Rizzo, whose desire to play for a team from his region of origin is one of his main motivations.
Marco Rizzo has achieved excellent receiving and defense skills on the field. His performances and instincts make his presence invaluable in every match, providing a solid defensive base for the team. Furthermore, his gritty and determined character makes him a point of reference for his teammates, always encouraging them to give their all and fight until the last point. His fighting mentality and determination are a real driving force for the team, inspiring confidence and resilience even in the most difficult moments of the match.
“I am very happy because this new two-year contract is very important for me – declares Marco Rizzo – for my career, because I feel like I am now a libero with many years of Super League behind me, I feel good and I think I can having played an excellent season from a personal point of view, so I am very happy that the club places so much trust in me both from a volleyball and human point of view.”
“I’m from Puglia, I live here and when I take the field I put something extra into it because I play in my adopted city, in my region, in my land so I put my heart into it and I think this can be seen. I always try to convey this feeling to my teammates, and to all the people who come to see us.”
