Roger Ibanez is a Brazillian professional footballer who plays for the Saudi Pro League for the club Al-Ahli and the Brazil national team as a center-back or defender. Roger began his professional career by playing Gaucho Serie B with the team PRS. He is known for his excellent defensive skills and speedy footwork on the ball.
He never wants to share much about his family status. His passion for sports was from childhood. So far Roger has played for PRS, Fluminense, Sergipe, Atlanta, Roma, and now for Al-Ahli. He has joined Al-Ahli by quitting Roma this season as a permanent player.
Personal Details
- Full name- Roger Ibanez
- Date of Birth- 23 Nov, 1998
- Nationality- Brazillian
- Birth Place- Canela, Brazil
- Height- 1.85 m
- Current Team- Al-Ahli
- Position- Defender
- Debut- 27 September, 2022
- Net worth- $5.3 million
Also Read: Saudi Pro League: Al-Ahli – Club details, Top Players, History and Future Objectives
Early Life
Roger Ibanez was born on November 23, 1998, in Canela, Brazil. This 24-year-old athlete’s full name is Roger Ibanez da Silva. He never discloses much about his family. With the support of his family, he has achieved this current position as a successful football player. His passion for sports was from his childhood. For inculcating his talent he played soccer with his friends. To improve his skills he enrolled in soccer academics. By nationality, he is a Brazillian, and he belongs to the Sagittarius zodiac sign.
Professional Life
He started his professional career at the age of 18 in 2016 by joining Grêmio Atlético Osoriense. He played as a midfielder before transferring to PRS Futebol Clube. In 2016, he signed as a season-long loan player with Sergipe. However, by proving himself as a great player through dedication and well performance he became a permanent player in PRS’ Campeonato Gaucho Série B campaign.
Fluminese
In 2017 Roger joined Fluminese as a loan player which is a milestone in his career. On January 20, 2018, he made his first debut under the guidance of Abel Braga. The team extended his contract for another five years after purchasing his federative rights on February 28, 2018. He made his first debut in Série A on April 15, 2018. He established himself as a Brazillian footballer after completing the season with 14 league appearances.
Atlanta
Roger associated with Atlanta in January 2019 and made his Atlanta debut in May 2019. He was the sole player of the club who finished fourth in Serie A and qualified for the UEFA Champions League for the first time. His good performance portrays his potential as an international player.
Roma
He joined Roma in January 2020 initially as a seasonal loan player and then signed as a long-term player. He has been contracted with Roma till 2025.
Al-Ahli
Al-Ahli is one of the top-most clubs of the Saudi Pro League. This season Al-Ahli has announced Roger as a new permanent player of their club. On August 18, 2023, Roger scored the first goal for this team in a 1-3 win over Al-Khaleej.
International career-
He was also called up to the Brazil senior national team for friendlies on 9 September 2022 against Ghana and 27 September 2022 against Tunisia. He made his debut against Tunisia on 27 September 2022, winning 5-1 to start his international career.
Awards & Achievements
He received many awards throughout his career. One of the most notable awards that he received while playing for the Italian team Roma was the UEFA Europa Conference League in 2021-2022. In addition, he and the Roma club became the UEFA Europa League runner-up in 2022-23.
Recorded Scores
| Clubs | Total Goals |
|---|---|
| PRS | 2 |
| Sergipe (loan) | 0 |
| Fluminese (permanent) | 2 |
| Flumineses (loan) | 0 |
| Atlanta | 0 |
| Roma (loan+permanent) | 9 |
| Al-Ahli | 1 |
As of now, Roger has scored 7 goals in the League, 3 goals in the State League, 1 goal in the National Cup, 3 goals in Continental, and 14 goals in total.
Net Worth
The net worth of this Brazillian footballer is reported to be $5.3 million. However, his yearly, monthly, or weekly salary has not been mentioned anywhere. This net worth is the outcome of his excellence in his athletic career. The players’ net worth fluctuates over time based on their demands.
Personal Life
His personal life is not so clear as there is a lack of information. Bruna Kisner is his beloved wife. They have been conjugated for a long time and the media has captured them together at many parties, and events. The followers have mentioned them as one of the cutest couples. Over the years, they have shared both their best and worst days, building a deep and loving bond.
Social Media Accounts
On social media, Roger is very active and he has a vast number of followers. He has 306K followers on Instagram. Roger’s Instagram account username is “@ibanez41oficial” which is recognized by the blue checkmark. The fans can find him on Twitter where he has 73.9K followers. However, he is not active on Facebook.