Jiro Barriga Explained

Jiro Barriga
Fullname:Jiro Barriga Toyama
Height:1.79 m
Birth Date:1995 4, df=yes
Birth Place:Panama City, Panama
Position:Midfielder
Youthyears1:–2013
Youthclubs1:JEF United Chiba
Collegeyears1:2014–2015
College1:Barton Cougars
Collegecaps1:25
Collegegoals1:7
Collegeyears2:2016–2017
College2:Florida Gulf Coast Eagles
Collegecaps2:31
Collegegoals2:2
Years1:2014–2015
Clubs1:Brooklyn Italians
Years2:2016
Clubs2:FC Wichita
Caps2:2
Goals2:1
Years3:2017
Clubs3:K–W United FC
Caps3:10
Goals3:0
Years4:2018
Clubs4:Laredo Heat
Caps4:1
Goals4:0
Years5:2019–2021
Clubs5:Forward Madison
Caps5:59
Goals5:1
Years6:2022
Clubs6:Monterey Bay
Caps6:11
Goals6:0
Pcupdate:22:38, 21 October 2022 (UTC)

is a Panamanian footballer who plays as a midfielder.

Career

Youth and college career

In his youth, Barriga played for, and was a member of the youth academy of JEF United Chiba until 2013.[1] In 2014, he was selected to be one of the 28 finalists of the "Nike Chance" Japan round.[2] He moved to the United States to attend Barton Community College,[3] making 25 appearances and scoring 7 goals in two seasons for the Cougars.[4] [5] [6] In 2015, he transferred to Florida Gulf Coast University, where he played for the Eagles until 2016, scoring twice in 31 appearances.[7] [8] [9] [10]

Amateur clubs

Barriga appeared for the Brooklyn Italians between 2014 and 2015, and managed to score a goal in the 2014 U.S. Open Cup against Jersey Express S.C.[11] In 2016, he made two appearances and scored a goal for FC Wichita in the NPSL.[12] In 2017, he made ten appearances in the PDL for K–W United FC.[13] He returned to the NPSL in 2018, making one appearance for Laredo Heat.[14]

Forward Madison FC

After graduating in 2018, Barriga joined Minnesota United FC on trial during the 2019 pre-season.[15] [16] On 29 January, he scored a hat-trick in a friendly against FC Tucson. Minnesota United opted not to sign him, though he was noticed by the club's affiliate Forward Madison FC.[17] [18] On 5 March 2019, he signed with Madison, joining the club's inaugural season in USL League One.[19] [20]

Monterey Bay FC

On 1 March 2022, Barriga made the move to USL Championship side Monterey Bay.[21] His contract option was declined by the club at the end of the season.[22]

Personal life

Barriga was born in Panama City, Panama, to a Colombian father and Japanese mother. He moved to Japan at the age of 2.[23]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: U18 | ジェフユナイテッド市原・千葉オフィシャルサイト. https://web.archive.org/web/20130126233419/http://www.so-net.ne.jp/JEFUNITED/youth/index.html. 2013-01-26. 26 January 2013.
  2. Web site: 「Nike Chance」ジャパンセレクション関東ラウンド、選考試合で世界切符争った28名の才能(28枚).
  3. Web site: Toyama, Swindler first team picks for Barton mens soccer. www.gbtribune.com.
  4. Web site: Jiro Barriga Toyama. Barton Community College Athletics.
  5. Web site: Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference. Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference.
  6. Web site: NJCAA. NJCAA.
  7. Web site: Jiro Barriga Toyama - 2017 - Men's Soccer. FGCU Athletics.
  8. Web site: Jiro Barriga Toyama | Club Soccer | College Soccer | College Soccer Recruiting | Elite Soccer Shop. TopDrawerSoccer.com.
  9. Web site: Quick facts . sidearm.sites.s3.amazonaws.com . 2016 . 2020-02-20 . 30 December 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211230135137/http://sidearm.sites.s3.amazonaws.com/fgcu.sidearmsports.com/documents/2016/8/3/2016_Men_s_Soccer_Quick_Facts.pdf . dead .
  10. Web site: ASUN Conference. ASUN Conference.
  11. Web site: Two Npsl Teams Advance to Third Round of Open Cup . 15 May 2014.
  12. Web site: Jiro Barriga – FC Wichita. www.fcwichita.com. 5 April 2019. 20 July 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180720014128/http://www.fcwichita.com/player/jiro-barriga/. dead.
  13. Web site: K-W United FC - 2017 Regular Season - Roster - # - Jiro Barriga -. www.uslleaguetwo.com.
  14. Web site: Laredo Heat SC . Team Connect by Stack Sports . Laredoheatsc.bonzidev.com . 2020-02-19.
  15. Web site: Preseason Update: Florida Day One . 30 January 2018.
  16. Web site: Minnesota Loons drop final preseason match 2-0 to Columbus Crew SC. Star Tribune. 26 February 2018 .
  17. Web site: FC Tucson 2, Minnesota United 9 | 2019 MLS Preseason Recap . 29 January 2019.
  18. Web site: This is how a surprise hat trick helped kickstart Jiro's pro soccer dream . 5 March 2019 . 5 April 2019 . 8 December 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211208122730/https://www.forwardmadisonfc.com/news_article/show/1001298 . dead .
  19. Web site: Forward Madison adds versatility with Jiro Barriga Toyoma . 5 March 2019 . 5 April 2019 . 6 March 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190306042707/https://www.forwardmadisonfc.com/news_article/show/1001305 . dead .
  20. Web site: Forward Madison FC Signs Jiro Barriga Toyama . 5 March 2019.
  21. Web site: Monterey Bay F.C. Signs Deal with Panama City Native, Jiro Barriga Toyama.
  22. Web site: Monterey Bay Football Club Announces 2023 Roster Moves.
  23. Web site: Jiro Barriga Toyama: The Man Who Scored a Hat Trick Without a Contract . 2 July 2019.

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