Biography
Who is Romario Ibarra?
Early life and background
Romario Ibarra was born in Atuntaqui, Ecuador, on September 24, 1994. He grew up in Ecuador and developed a strong interest in association football from a young age, eventually following a professional sports path similar to his sibling.
His family includes his brother, Renato Ibarra, who also pursued a career as a professional football player and represented the Ecuador national team at the senior level. The brothers shared a common path in the sport.
Club career and teams
Romario Ibarra has played for several clubs throughout his professional career in Ecuador, the United States, and Mexico. His early club experience included playing for Universidad Católica del Ecuador, where he won the Ecuadorian Serie B in 2012.
On July 9, 2018, it was announced that Romario Ibarra joined Minnesota United FC. He scored his first goal for the club during a match against LA Galaxy on August 12, 2018, finding the net in the 84th minute of the game.
Later, Romario Ibarra moved to CF Pachuca on a 13-month loan starting May 21, 2019, which included an option to purchase. He transferred permanently to CF Pachuca on July 1, 2020, and later helped the team secure the Liga MX Apertura title in 2022. On June 16, 2023, he joined Real Oviedo on a loan until the end of the season before leaving the club on December 12, 2023. His career also included a stint with Liga Deportiva Universitaria de Quito.
International career
Romario Ibarra made his debut for the senior Ecuador men's national football team on October 5, 2017. This initial appearance took place during a World Cup qualifying match against the Chile national team.
Following his debut, Romario Ibarra was selected to be part of the 23-man squad representing Ecuador at the 2019 Copa América. He was later named in the Ecuadorian national team squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
Height and physical attributes
Romario Ibarra stands at a height of 175 centimeters. This height supported his physical demands as an association football player competing in domestic leagues and international fixtures.
Birthday and age
Romario Ibarra was born on September 24, 1994, which makes Romario 32 years old today. That birthday falls under the Libra sign. Romario shares the date with 52 other famous people.
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