Jose Izquierdo Biography, Age, Wife, FIFA 22, Career, Net Worth & Wiki

A Colombian professional footballer, Jose Heriberto Izquierdo Mena (born 7 July 1992) plays as a left winger for the Colombian national team. From a very early age, Jose had a passion for football. Although his parents wanted him to play tennis, his tennis coach spotted that football was his natural game and that switching sports would benefit him. Prior to becoming a winger, he was a goalkeeper. After his brother’s death in an accident, he stopped playing football and returned to play after a few years.

As a result, he joined Deportivo Pereira. On June 7, 2017, he made his international debut against Spain in Murcia. During the last two minutes of the game, he played only two minutes. There was a 2-2 draw in the match. In only his second game, he scored his first international goal against Cameroon on 13 June 2017. Jose scored the fourth goal as Colombia won 4-0. His club career began with Deportivo Izquierdo in 2010. During his time with them, he made 69 appearances. For them, he has scored four goals. Once Caldas became his new home in 2013. A total of 12 goals were scored by him in 40 appearances for them. Before joining Club Brugge, he spent only one season with them.

So far, this has been his most successful club stint. So far, he has scored 34 goals in 84 appearances. In 2016, he won the Belgian Golden Shoe award. Jose is largely responsible for Brugge’s success. Brighton & Hove Albion signed him in 2017. So far, he has scored five goals in 28 appearances. The Belgian Cup 2014-15, the Belgian First Division 2015-16, and the Belgian Super Cup 2016 have all been won by him with Club Brugge. A Belgian Golden Shoe was awarded to him in 2016 as part of his individual record.

Jose Izquierdo Bio/Wiki

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Birth Name	José Heriberto Izquierdo Mena
Nickname/ Popular Name/ Shirt Name	Jose Izquierdo
Age	31 (as in 2023) Years
Religion	Christianity
Sun Sign/Zodiac Sign	Cancer
Birth Place	Pereira, Colombia
Date of Birth	7 July 1992
Nationality	Colombian
Residence	Pereira, Colombia
Home Town	Pereira, Colombia
Food Habit	Non-Vegetarian
Hobbies	Watching Movies, Horse Riding, Swimming
Parents/Family
Mother's Name	Jovita del Carmen Mena
Father's Name	Rector Jose Heriberto Izquierdo
Brother(s)	• Late - Diego Julian
Sister(s)	• Valeria Izquierdo • Monimerr Izquierdo • Erika Izquierdo
Girlfriends/Affairs
Affairs/Girlfriends	Not Available
Marital Status, Wife and Children
Wife/Spouse	Not Available
Children	Daughter(s)- None Son(s)- None
Education
School	Deportivo Pereira youth academy
College/University	Deportivo Pereira youth academy
Educational Qualification	Graduated
Profession	Professional Footballer
Brands Endorsed	Adidas
Career Manager/ Player Agent	Go Pro Sport Management
Football Profile
Debut For Current Club Team	Without Club (Last club: Club Brugge- joined in 2014)
Debut For Current Senior International Team	• 2017: Colombian national football team
Jersey Number (2022-23)	• -- (Without Club) • 21 (Colombian national football team)
Current Teams	• Without Club • Colombian national football team
Coach/Mentor/Manager	Néstor Lorenzo
Position	Forward And Midfielder
Foot	Right
Strengths	• Tackling • Interceptions • Marking • Jumping • Passing • Crossing
Weaknesses	• Strength • Heading • Balance
Achievements	Club Brugge • Belgian First Division: 2015–16, 2021–22 • Belgian Cup: 2014–15 • Belgian Super Cup: 2016 Individual • Belgian Golden Shoe: 2016
Height, Weight, and Figure Measurements
Height (Approx.)	in centimeters- 171 cm in meters- 1.71 m in feet inches- 5'7"
Weight (Approx.)	in kilograms- 73 kg in pounds- 161 lbs
Figure Measurements
Chest Size	41 inches
Biceps Size	13 inches
Waist Size	32 inches
Extra Ordinary Features
Race / Ethnicity	Colombian
Hair Color	Black
Eye Color	Black
S*xual Orientation	Straight
Distinctive Features	Not Available
Dress Size	7 U.S.
Shoe Size	9 U.S.
Favourite Things
Favorite Playing Position	Forward
Favorite Car	Not Available
Favorite Food	Fruits and Veg
Favorite Player	Not Available
Favorite Pet Animal	Dog
Favorite Cell Phone/Brand	Iphone

Jose Izquierdo Net Worth

In 2023, what will Jose Izquierdo’s salary be?

Currently a free agent, he played most recently for Club Brugge. In Aug 2014 Jose Izquierdo signed a contract with Club Brugge that ended already in Jul 2022 which netted him a whopping salary of £109,200 per year. We have crunched the numbers, this means he earns £300 per day and £12.5 per hour!

His stock is on the rise thanks to his performances on the pitch. Jose Izquierdo has an estimated net worth of around 7.5 million euros (6.6 million Pounds), and his market value is about $1.32 million.

Jose Izquierdo FIFA 22 – Potential And Rating

In FIFA 22, Jose Izquierdo has an overall rating of 71 with a potential of 71. Jose Izquierdo has got a 4-star skillmoves rating.

He prefers to shoot with his right foot. His workrates are Medium / High. Jose Izquierdo’s height is 171 cm and his weight is estimated at 73 kg according to our database. Currently, Jose Izquierdo is playing with number 21.

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Club Career

Left began playing football at an early age, initially as a goalkeeper before moving outfield to play as a midfielder or winger. Although his parents wanted him to become a tennis player, Izquierdo “consistently preferred to kick tennis balls with his feet rather than using rackets, and his teacher immediately advised him to switch to his preferred sport”.

After the death of his brother in a traffic accident, Izquierdo abandoned football for several years before returning to join Deportivo Pereira. A year after joining Once Caldas from Deportivo Pereira, Izquierdo moved to Club Brugge.

Club Brugge

• The 2014–15 season saw Izquierdo score 13 Belgian Pro League goals for Club Brugge, as well as making six UEFA Europa League appearances. Having finished first in their group in the competition’s group stage, Brugge advanced to the quarter-finals before losing 1–0 on aggregate to Ukrainian club FC Dnipro.
• In both legs of the quarter-final, he started.
• With Club Brugge, Izquierdo won the Belgian Pro League in the 2015–16 season, finishing top of the table during the regular season and winning the Championship play-offs.
• As a member of Brugge’s UEFA Europa League team, he scored seven league goals in 24 appearances in the Pro League.
• As a result of his outstanding performances throughout the season at Brugge, he was also awarded the Belgian Golden Shoe award for 2016.
• Club Brugge dominated the Belgian First Division A season in 2016–17 with Izquierdo scoring 14 Belgian First Division A goals, including braces against Oostende and Mouscron, as well as a hat-trick against Charleroi on May 5, 2017.
• On 22 November 2016, he also scored one goal in the UEFA Champions League against English champions Leicester City.
• A thumping finish followed by a terrific solo run was described as Izquierdo’s goal against Leicester.

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Brighton And Hove Albion

• According to reports, Brighton & Hove Albion signed Izquierdo for a record fee of £13.5 million with Club Brugge on 10 August 2017.
• He will join Brighton subject to medical clearance and international clearance, as well as a successful work permit application.
• The Brighton medical for Izquierdo was passed on 12 August 2017, and his work permit hearing is scheduled for Wednesday, 13 August 2017.
• The club confirmed on 16 August 2017 that Izquierdo had been granted a work permit and that he would be joining Brighton.
• Taking the number 19 shirt and signing a four-year contract with the club, he was officially unveiled as a Brighton player on 21 August.
• In a 0–0 away draw against Watford on 26 August 2017, Left made his Premier League debut for Brighton as a second-half substitute.
• During Brighton’s 3–0 away win against West Ham United on 20 October 2017, Izquierdo scored his first goal, a spectacular curled effort from a distance.
• In a 2–2 home draw against Stoke City on 20 November, he scored his second league goal of the season.
• In an eventual 3–1 victory, he scored another speculator goal against West Ham on 3 February 2018, curling it over everyone from the corner edge of the penalty area to give The Seagulls a 2–1 lead.
• During Brighton’s 2–2 home draw with AFC Bournemouth on 1 January 2018, Izquierdo provided two assists, earning him the award for Man of the Match.
• Izquierdo has been injured numerous times during his time in Sussex, including having knee surgery, resulting in him not being able to play any games for The Seagulls this season.

Season 2020–21

• Izquierdo was still recovering from his injuries at the start of the 2020–21 season but returned to action with Brighton’s U23s in Premier League 2, where he scored one goal and contributed an assist in five appearances before another injury setback occurred in December 2020, this time to his hamstring.
• A 1–0 victory over Tottenham Hotspur marked his return to the senior matchday squad on 31 January 2021.
• As a substitute for Leandro Trossard in the 82nd minute of the 1–0 away loss to already relegated Sheffield United on 24 April 2021, Izquierdo made his first appearance for the first team in almost two and a half years.
• After returning to play, Izquierdo admitted to the media that while injured, he feared his career had ended because he was told, “There was a possibility of not playing again.”
• Commenting on speculation regarding his future at the club, he stated, “I would prefer to remain in the Premier League for the remainder of my life. It is the best league in the world for me.”
• The NFL announced on 4 June 2021 that Izquierdo would be released when his contract expires on 30 June 2021 after playing one game in the 2020–21 season.
• During his four seasons with the Seagulls, he made 54 appearances, scoring five times and helping the club make its mark in the Premier League.

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Return To Brugge

Initially, he was expected to continue recovering from his injuries and not play right away after returning to Club Brugge on 31 August 2021.

However, Brugge registered him as a player.

International Career

Izquierdo made his Colombian national team debut in June 2017 against Spain and Cameroon. In a 4–0 win over Cameroon on 13 June 2017, he scored his first international goal.

He was named to Colombia’s 23-man squad for the 2018 World Cup in Russia in June. The only game he played was Colombia’s first group game against Japan.

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FAQs

Conclusion

After reading his biography, you will agree with me that Jose Izquierdo worked so hard to achieve success. Even poor kids from the slum can dream big and achieve their dreams thanks to him.

It is important to note that his father and mother were key catalysts in his success story. His career life would not be the same without their contributions. They deserve all the accolades for what they have done.

In addition, his sibling’s and friends’ efforts should not be overlooked. As a result of them, he never experienced loneliness or depression during his childhood. Jose Izquierdo has grown into a cheerful youth as a result of them.

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