Yrick Gallantes Explained
Yrick Rapisura Gallantes[1] (born 14 January 2001) is a Filipino professional footballer who plays as a left back for One Taguig and the Philippines national team.
Club career
Hibernian
Gallantes was born in the Philippines, but was raised in Scotland after his family emigrated there.[2] He started his football career in the Hibernian academy.[3] He first played for the club's development squad in October 2016, aged 15.[4]
Loan to Gala Fairydean Rovers
In July 2019, Galantes was sent out on loan to Lowland Football League club Gala Fairydean Rovers.[5] [6] On 21 September, he scored in the first round of the Scottish Cup as Gala won 3–1 away over Dalbeattie Star.[7]
Azkals Development Team
In October 2020, Gallantes was loaned to the Azkals Development Team (ADT) of the Philippines Football League (PFL).[8] He started in ADT's first PFL match of the season on 28 October, a 1–0 loss to United City.[9] He scored his first PFL goal on 6 November, in a 5–0 victory over Maharlika Manila.[10]
In September 2021, Gallantes returned to ADT on a permanent deal.[11] [12]
International career
He is currently available to represent both the Philippines and Scotland.
Philippines U-23
Gallantes was part of the Philippines U-23 squad that competed in the 2019 Southeast Asian Games held in Philippines.[13]
Gallantes was included in the 20-man squad for 31st Southeast Asian Games, which was held in Vietnam.[14]
Philippines
In March 2019, Galantes received an invitation to train with the Philippines national team.[15] He was called up for the Philippines squad in August 2019, ahead of the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Syria and Guam.[16] [17] [18] He made his debut for the Philippines in a 4–1 win against Guam on 10 September.[19] He was part of the starting eleven of that match but was substituted out on the 36th minute for Javier Patiño.[20]
Notes and References
- Web site: Match Report: AFC U23 Asian Cup 2022 Qualifiers, Korea Republic v. Philippines . stats.the-afc.com . Asian Football Confederation (AFC) . 8 November 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211025193847/http://stats.the-afc.com/match_report/20954 . 25 October 2021 . 25 October 2021 . live.
- Web site: Yrick Gallantes: On Suzuki Cup experience, playing with Stephan Schrock. philstar.com.
- Web site: Yrik Gallantes aiming for club and country breakthrough this season. Hibernian FC . 18 July 2019 . 10 September 2019.
- News: Hibs boss Neil Lennon says clubs must not rush young talent . David . Hardie . The Scotsman . 8 October 2016 . 10 September 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20201106123314/https://www.scotsman.com/sport/football/hibs-boss-neil-lennon-says-clubs-must-not-rush-young-talent-1465457 . 6 November 2020.
- Web site: YRIK GALANTES SEALS GALA FAIRYDEAN LOAN. Hibernian FC. 30 July 2019. 9 September 2019.
- News: McPartlin . Patrick . Yrik Galantes secures Lowland League loan move as Hibs kid joins Gala Fairydean Rovers. Edinburgh Evening News. 31 July 2019. 9 September 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20201106122049/https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hibs/latest-hibs-news/yrik-galantes-secures-lowland-league-loan-move-hibs-kid-joins-gala-fairydean-rovers-543426 . 6 November 2020.
- News: McPartlin . Patrick . Attacker nets in Scottish Cup tie, striker makes debut, forward helps club to top of table - Hibs loan round-up . 6 November 2020 . Edinburgh Evening News . 23 September 2019 . https://archive.today/20201106133218/https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hibs/latest-hibs-news/attacker-nets-scottish-cup-tie-striker-makes-debut-forward-helps-club-top-table-hibs-loan-round-641564 . 6 November 2020 . live.
- News: Hibs give Yrick Gallantes update as youngsters sign up before deadline and Kyle Magennis arrival completes transfer business . Patrick . McPartlin . Edinburgh Evening News . 6 October 2020 . 6 October 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20201009183530/https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hibs/hibs-give-yrick-gallantes-update-youngsters-sign-deadline-and-kyle-magennis-arrival-completes-transfer-business-2993792 . 9 October 2020.
- News: Rabelas . John Maverick . United City bag season opener . 6 November 2020 . 28 October 2020 . Huddle . https://web.archive.org/web/20201101031313/http://huddleph.com/2020/10/28/united-city-bag-season-opener/ . 1 November 2020.
- News: Terrado . Reuben . Gayoso hits two goals, sets up two others in five-goal ADT rout of Maharlika . 6 November 2020 . Sports Interactive Network Philippines (SPIN.ph) . 6 November 2020 . https://archive.today/20201106131320/https://www.spin.ph/football/pfl/jarvey-gayoso-all-over-as-azkals-development-team-routs-maharlika-manila-fc-a795-20201106 . 6 November 2020.
- Web site: Four Young Hibees Join, Four Depart. Hibernian FC. 8 October 2021.
- News: McPartlin . Patrick . Hibs hand professional contracts to promising youngsters as club issues transfer update. Edinburgh Evening News. 5 September 2021. 8 October 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211009103336/https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hibs/hibs-hand-professional-contracts-to-promising-youngsters-as-club-issues-transfer-update-3371650 . 9 October 2021.
- News: Young Azkals take shape for SEA Games as 23-man squad finalized . Huddle PH . 20 November 2019 . 20 November 2019.
- Web site: Philippines Under-23 Squad For The 31st Southeast Asian Games . Philippine Football Federation . 5 May 2022 . 6 May 2022.
- News: Hibs youngster Yrick Gallantes handed international call – before playing a match for Easter Road outfit . Deadline News . 22 March 2019 . 9 September 2019.
- News: Asian Cup vets, youngsters banner PH Azkals 23-man squad . Inquirer . 31 August 2019 . 9 September 2019.
- News: Cooper bares 23-man Azkals roster. Inquirer. 1 September 2019. 9 September 2019.
- News: Philippines Open World Cup Qualifying Campaign Vs. Syria And Guam . Philippine Football Federation . 31 August 2019 . 9 September 2019.
- News: Azkals ease past Guam to get qualifying campaign up and running . FOX Sports Asia . 10 September 2019 . 10 September 2019.
- News: Hibs kid Yrick Gallantes makes Philippines debut in 2022 World Cup qualifier . Patrick . McPartlin . Edinburgh Evening News . 10 September 2019 . 10 September 2019.