Miguel_Ibarra_(footballer,_born_1984)

Miguel Ibarra (footballer, born 1984)

Miguel Ibarra (footballer, born 1984)

Ecuadorian footballer

Miguel Washington Ibarra Tixe (born September 8, 1984 in New York City) is an Ecuadorian professional footballer. He formerly played for Barcelona and Quito-based club Universidad Católica.

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In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Ibarra and the second or maternal family name is Tixe.

Career

Club

Miguel Ibarra began his career in the youth ranks of ESPOLI. In 2003, he made his debut with the senior side and was an important player for the club appearing in 162 league matches during his six seasons with the Quito side. In 2010, he signed with Universidad Católica and the attack minded right back made 25 league appearances and scored 2 goals with his new club.

For the 2011 season Ibarra was sent on loan to Ecuador's Barcelona Sporting Club. In 2012 his loan period was extended and he helped the club in capturing its 12th Serie A title.[1] In 2013, he was sent on loan to Deportivo Quito where he made 30 league appearances. In January 2014 Ibarra went on trial with Major League Soccer side New York Red Bulls.[2]

International

Ibarra was first called up for the Ecuador national team in 2009 for 2010 World Cup qualifiers against Brazil and Paraguay, but did not play. He earned his first cap for the national team starting against El Salvador on May 27, 2009.[3]

Honors

Club

Barcelona

References

  1. [1]
    “Espero mejorar lo hecho el año anterior”; futbolecuador.com(in Spanish)
  2. [2]
    Viajó para una prueba en el norte; futbolecuador.com(in Spanish)
  3. [3]
    "Es un sueño hecho realidad estar en la selección ..."; teradeportes (in Spanish)
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