The French star rejoins Fenerbahce after three and a half seasons with ASVEL, adding leadership and scoring for the playoff race
Nando De Colo’s return provides experience and excellence for Fenerbahce
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Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul has announced the signing of star guard Nando De Colo for the remainder of the 2025-26 season.
De Colo (1.96 meters, 38 years old), who arrives from LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne, returns to Fenerbahce for a second stint after previously starring for the club between 2019 and 2022.
De Colo has been in excellent form for ASVEL this season. He has averaged 13.6 points, 4.7 assists and 1.0 steal in 13 games for a PIR of 17.8. He is 11th in both average assists and PIR. De Colo is second in the league in per-minute PIR, with a prorated average of 34.4 per 40 minutes. He also leads the league in free throw shooting at 98.3.
The French playmaker brings a wealth of experience and versatility to Fenerbahce’s backcourt. A two-time EuroLeague champion and the 2016 EuroLeague MVP, De Colo is widely regarded as one of the most accomplished guards in European basketball. His ability to score, create for teammates, and lead on both ends of the floor makes him a valuable addition as Fenerbahce looks to strengthen its position in the EuroLeague standings.
De Colo spent the last two seasons with ASVEL, where he continued to showcase his trademark efficiency and leadership. He is the EuroLeague’s all-time leader in free-throw accuracy (93.4%); ranks second in career scoring with (5,026 points), PIR (5,704), and free throws made (1,240); fourth place in steals (373); eighth in two-point shots made (1,095); and ninth in assists (1,265) and three-pointers made (532).
Now in his 13th EuroLeague season, De Colo has played for four clubs in the competition. He debuted with Valencia Basket in 2010. After a detour to the NBA with the San Antonio Spurs and Toronto Raptors, he returned to the EuroLeague with CSKA Moscow in 2014 and spent five seasons there.
De Colo helped CSKA reach the Final Four in all five campaigns and was an All-EuroLeague selection in all of them, including three times on the All-EuroLeague First Team. In 2015-16, De Colo had a season for the ages as he was named the EuroLeague MVP, Alphonso Ford Top Scorer Trophy winner, and Final Four MVP after leading CSKA to the crown. He won his second championship with CSKA in 2019.
De Colo also won the EuroCup with Valencia in 2010. He helped CSKA to five domestic championships, captured a league title and the Turkish Cup with Fenerbahce and won the French Cup with ASVEL.
As a long-time member of the French national team, De Colo won the gold medal at EuroBasket 2013, twice captured Olympic silver medals among his six medals at major competitions.