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My Take
Víctor Ibarbo is one of those players whose career fascinates me precisely because it never fully ignited. A 188 cm Colombian winger from Tumaco, he broke through at Atlético Nacional, then logged over a hundred Serie A appearances at Cagliari, which is no small feat. Yet his loans to Roma, Watford and Panathinaikos all fizzled. I read his story as a study in raw talent meeting the cruelty of fit and timing. He had the explosiveness; what he lacked was the right stage at the right moment, and that tension is what makes him compelling.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Víctor Ibarbo
- Name (Japanese)
- ビクトル・イバルボ
- Reading
- びくとる・いばるぼ
- Born
- May 19, 1990 (age 36)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Horse
- Origin
- Tumaco, Nariño Department, Colombia
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 188 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- association football player
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Víctor Ibarbo born?
Born May 19, 1990 (age 36).
Where is Víctor Ibarbo from?
Víctor Ibarbo is from Tumaco, Nariño Department, Colombia.
What does Víctor Ibarbo do?
Víctor Ibarbo works as association football player.
How tall is Víctor Ibarbo?
Víctor Ibarbo is 188 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.