Roger Ibanez

Roger Ibanez da Silva (born 23 November 1998), commonly known as Ibanez, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays for Serie A club Roma. Mainly a central defender, he can also play as a defensive midfielder.

Club Career

Early career

Born in Canela, Rio Grande do Sul to an Uruguayan mother, Ibanez only started his career in 2016, aged 18, at Gremio Atletico Osoriense. Playing as a midfielder, he joined PRS Futebol Clube later in that year, and made his senior debut during the 2016 Copa Serrana, which was the club's first professional competition.

On 5 December 2016, Ibanez signed for Sergipe on loan for the season. The following 4 March, however, after featuring rarely, he was recalled. Upon returning, he became a regular starter during PRS' Campeonato Gaucho Serie B campaign.

Fluminense

In the middle of 2017, Ibanez joined Fluminense and was initially assigned to the under-20 squad. Promoted to the first team for the 2018 season by manager Abel Braga, he made his professional debut on 20 January 2018, starting in a 0–0 Campeonato Carioca home draw against Botafogo.

On 28 February 2018, Ibanez had his federative rights purchased by Flu, and he signed a new five-year deal with the club. He made his Serie A debut on 15 April, starting in a 2–1 away loss against Corinthians, and finished the campaign with 14 league appearances.

Atalanta

On 29 January 2019, Ibanez signed with the Italian club Atalanta. Having been inserted in the squad in February, Ibanez received his debut on 11 May, coming on for the final few minutes of their 2–1 victory over Genoa. He replaced attacker Josip Ilicic as the club was in the heat of battle for a top-four Serie A finish and UEFA Champions League qualification for the first time in their history, which they eventually achieved.

Ibanez made his first appearance the following season on the final day of Atalanta's group stage campaign in the Champions Le

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