Who is Ibañez, defender of the Brazilian National Team?
Defender Roger Ibañez reappears in the Brazilian squad. Although the 24-year-old defender played for Fluminense in Brazil, he remains a foreign name for those unfamiliar with Saudi football. This is because Ibañez is the biggest national figure in the country and, when he played for Roma (ITA), he was a trusted player for José Mourinho. In 2022, the defender also received a call from Canarinho's then coach, Tite. In fact, it was the last call-up for friendlies before the World Cup, in which the defender had the chance to try out. However, he ended up not appearing on the final list, losing his place to another Brazilian player in Italian football, Bremer, who plays for Juventus (ITA) Ibañez at a press conference for the Brazilian team (Photo: Reproduction/ CBF TV) Gaúcho from the city of Canela , Ibañez arrived at Fluminense in 2018, still playing as a midfielder. However, coach Abel Braga saw the marking qualities of the then 19-year-old and returned to playing in defense. This is enough to pique the interest of Atalanta (ITA). The following season he arrived at Roma, where he managed to become a starter and gain Mourinho's trust. +Have you ever thought about becoming a football coach? Entering our Masterclass with Felipe Ximenes and finding opportunities In the Italian national team, he participated in the UEFA Conference League title, Roma's first European title, under the command of Mourinho, in the 2021-22 season. So, last season, the defender played 48 matches and scored three goals. In the Italian Championship alone, 33 matches were played, which allowed Ibañez to become a true starter. Ibañez arrived in the squad for the game against Bolivia as a possible starter alongside Marquinhos, the only defender still called up for the Qatar Cup. Follow Lance! on Google Most Read News 1 Off the Field The minds of Vini Jr. and Mbappé for Real Madrid draw attention online 2 Off the field Brasileirão: see the title chances after Botafogo's draw and Palmeiras' victory 3 Off the field Botafogo players chosen for the losing side: 'Called failure' 4 Bi! How much did Biz Rayssa Leal earn after winning the SLS Stadium in Tokyo? 5 Flamengo Stadium Flamengo will have a capacity for 78 thousand people and was designed with European inspiration; Check out the images from Lance Magazine! Stay up to date on your favorite sport and team with just 1 minute of reading! Sign up The best sport of your morning! Article More News Stay up to date with everything! Botafogo's Brazilian team criticizes Igor Jesus for missing a 'surprise goal'; watch 11/23/2024 - 9:27 pm Brazilian team Ronaldo Phenomenon in the CBF? Find out how the presidential election works 11/23/2024 - 07:00 Brazilian team Your Lance!: buy the 1998 team shirt for R$ 1 11/22/2024 - 12:00 Brazilian team Ronaldo opens the game on the CBF president: 'I'm very prepared' 11/21/2024 - 9:22 pm Brazil's Hulk team praises CV with 'seven years of selection'; remember what he did 11/21/2024 - 1:45 pm Brazilian team ends season with the 3rd worst winning percentage of the century 11/21/2024 - 7:30 am Brazilian team Dorival Jr. starting lineup has signs of concern 11/21/2024 - 6:15 am Brazilian team Rizek criticizes Dorival, Raphinha and Endrick: 'Players inexperienced' 11/20/2024 - 7:27 pm