Carlos Domingos Massoni
Brazilian basketball player (1939–2026)
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Carlos Domingos Massoni (4 January 1939 – 13 August 2026), commonly known as Mosquito, was a Brazilian professional basketball player.
Born4 January 1939
São Paulo, Brazil
Died13 August 2026 (aged 87)
Listed height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Listed weight180 lb (82 kg)
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 4 January 1939 São Paulo, Brazil |
| Died | 13 August 2026 (aged 87) |
| Listed height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
| Listed weight | 180 lb (82 kg) |
| Position | Shooting guard |
National team career
Massoni played with the senior Brazilian national team at the 1963 FIBA World Cup, where he won a gold medal. He also won a silver medal at the 1970 FIBA World Cup. In addition, he also won bronze medals at the 1960 Summer Olympic Games, the 1964 Summer Olympic Games, and the 1967 FIBA World Cup.
Death
Massoni died on 13 August 2026, at the age of 87.[1]
