Ignacio Suárez (footballer)

Ignacio Nahuel Suárez Ferreira (born 5 February 2002) is a Uruguayan professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Nacional.[1]

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Suárez and the second or maternal family name is Ferreira.
Ignacio Suárez
Personal information
Full name Ignacio Nahuel Suárez Ferreira
Date of birth (2002-02-05) 5 February 2002
Place of birth Paysandú, Uruguay
Height 1.84 m (6 ft 0 in)
Position(s) Goalkeeper
Team information
Current team
 Nacional
Number 25
Youth career
Nacional
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2023– Nacional 7 (0)
International career
2017 Uruguay U15 17 (0)
2018–2019 Uruguay U17 7 (0)
2024 Uruguay U23 1 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 6 April 2024

Early life

Suárez is a native of Paysandú, Uruguay.[2]

Club career

Suárez started his career with Uruguayan side Nacional.[3]

International career

In January 2024, Suárez was named in Uruguay's squad for the 2024 CONMEBOL Pre-Olympic Tournament.[4]

Style of play

Suárez has been described as "has a good aerial game, very good technique and exit with his feet".[5]

Personal life

Suárez has regarded Germany international Marc-André ter Stegen as his football idol.[2]

References
  1. "¿Es mala suerte? Dos acciones que dejan a Nacho Suárez de héroe a villano en Nacional" (in Spanish). elfutbolero.com.uy.
  2. "La historia de Ignacio Suárez, el golero de 21 años que se ganó la titularidad en Nacional" (in Spanish). espn.com.
  3. "Ignacio Suárez: Conocé la historia del arquero" (in Spanish). sport890.com.uy.
  4. "Lista final para el CONMEBOL Preolímpico 2024" (in Spanish). 5 January 2024. Retrieved 5 January 2024.
  5. "¿Quién es Ignacio Suárez, el golero que tiene Nacional para la final del Intermedio?" (in Spanish). elobservador.com.uy.
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