Romario Ibarra


Romario Andrés Ibarra Mina is an Ecuadorian professional footballer who plays for Ecuadorian Serie A club Vinotinto F.C. Ecuador and the Ecuador national team. He is the younger brother of Renato Ibarra.

Career

Ibarra was announced at Minnesota United on 9 July 2018. He scored his first goal for the club against LA Galaxy on 12 August 2018, scoring in the 84th minute.
On 21 May 2019, Ibarra moved to Pachuca on a 13 month loan, with an option to buy at the end of the loan.
On 1 July 2020, Ibarra transferred permanently to Pachuca.
On 16 June 2023, Ibarra was announced on loan at Real Oviedo until the end of the season. Ibarra left the club on 12 December 2023.

International career

On 5 October 2017, Ibarra made his debut for the senior national team in a World Cup qualifying match against Chile.
Ibarra was selected in the 23-man Ecuador squad for the 2019 Copa América.
Ibarra was named in the Ecuadorian squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

Personal life

Romario's brother, Renato Ibarra, is also a professional footballer and represented Ecuador at senior level as well.

Career statistics

International

No.DateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition
15 October 2017Estadio Monumental David Arellano, Santiago, Chile1–11–22018 FIFA World Cup qualification
210 October 2017Estadio Olímpico Atahualpa, Quito, Ecuador1–01–32018 FIFA World Cup qualification
311 September 2018Toyota Park, Bridgeview, United States2–02–0Friendly

Honours

Pachuca