Ivan Almeida
Ivan Almeida is a Cape Verdean professional basketball player for GTK Gliwice of the Polish Basketball League. Standing at 6 ft 6 in, he usually plays as small forward. He also plays for the Cape Verde national team.
His brother Joel also plays professional basketball.
Professional career
In August 2017, Almeida signed with Anwil Włocławek of the Polish Basketball League. In September 2017 he won the Polish SuperCup with Anwil Włocławek, winning over Stelmet Zielona Góra, 92–88. He scored 23 points in his debut and was named the Most Valuable Player of the game. In the following 2017–18 season, Almeida was named the PLK Most Valuable Player. Almeida averaged 17.2 points, 5.5 rebounds and 2.9 assists per game. He signed with Estonian club Kalev/Cramo on 24 August 2018.On 8 October 2019, he has signed with ČEZ Nymburk of the NBL.
On 20 January 2020, he has signed with Universo Treviso Basket of the Italian Lega Basket Serie A.
The 2019–20 season in Italy was cancelled early due to the COVID-19 pandemic but in Israel it was restored and Almeida signed with Ironi Nahariya on 26 May 2020 for the end of the season. He averaged 14.9 points, 6.9 rebounds, 4.7 assists and 2.1 steals per game. On 15 September 2020, Almeida signed with Anwil Włocławek of the Polish Basketball League.
On February 22, 2022, he has signed with Benfica of the Liga Portuguesa de Basquetebol.
In October 2024, Almeida joined Libyan national champions Al Ahli Tripoli ahead of their participation in the Road to BAL.
On October 25, 2024, he signed with Valtur Brindisi of the Serie A2. In May 2025, Almeida played in the Basketball Africa League with Kriol Star, a team from his native country that he co-founded with his brother Joel. He helped the team reach the playoffs, and was named to the BAL All-Defensive Second Team. On June 18, Almeida was named to the All-BAL Second Team. He averaged 13.8 points, 6.1 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 1.3 steals per game over the season.
In September 2025, Almeida played with Libyan club Al Ahli Tripoli at the 2025 FIBA Intercontinental Cup, where the team won a bronze medal, becoming the first African team in history to finish on the podium.
On January 27, 2026, he signed with GTK Gliwice of the Polish Basketball League.