Mariano Barbosa
Encyclopedia
Mariano Damián Barbosa is an Argentine
footballer who plays for UD Las Palmas
in Spain
, as a goalkeeper.
in 2002. In 2005 he was signed by Spanish
club Villarreal CF
for a fee of €
2 million, alongside another player in his position, Uruguay
an Sebastián Viera
.
Barbosa served mainly as reserve at Villarreal, but filled in for Viera a number of times, most notably in the semifinals of the 2005–06 UEFA Champions League against Arsenal
. Even though he did not let in any goals in the second leg, the English
had won 1–0 in the first game, for an eventual qualification.
In the summer of 2007, after the signing of Diego López
, Barbosa was allowed to join fellow La Liga
side Recreativo de Huelva
. Barred by Italian
Stefano Sorrentino
, he appeared in no matches during his sole campaign.
In 2008, Barbosa returned to his country and joined Estudiantes de La Plata
, being loaned to fellow first divisioner Club Atlético River Plate
in the following year. After an unsuccessful return to Argentina, he was sold to Club Atlas of Mexico
, on 7 July 2009.
After one year with Atlas, Barbosa returned to Spain, signing for UD Las Palmas
of the second division
.
that reached the semifinals of the FIFA World Cup
in 2003
, in an eventual runner-up place to winners Brazil
. He replaced suspended Gustavo Eberto
in the round of 16 match against Egypt, a 2–1 win.
Argentina
Argentina , officially the Argentine Republic , is the second largest country in South America by land area, after Brazil. It is constituted as a federation of 23 provinces and an autonomous city, Buenos Aires...
footballer who plays for UD Las Palmas
UD Las Palmas
Unión Deportiva Las Palmas, S.A.D. is a Spanish football team based in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, in the autonomous community of Canary Islands...
in Spain
Spain
Spain , officially the Kingdom of Spain languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Spain's official name is as follows:;;;;;;), is a country and member state of the European Union located in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula...
, as a goalkeeper.
Club career
Barbosa started his career with Club Atlético BanfieldClub Atlético Banfield
Club Atlético Banfield is an Argentine sports club located in the city of Banfield, part of Lomas de Zamora, Buenos Aires province. Founded on 21 January 1896 by residents of the town of British origin , its main activity is football...
in 2002. In 2005 he was signed by Spanish
Spain
Spain , officially the Kingdom of Spain languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Spain's official name is as follows:;;;;;;), is a country and member state of the European Union located in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula...
club Villarreal CF
Villarreal CF
Villarreal Club de Fútbol, S.A.D. , usually abbreviated to Villarreal CF or just Villarreal, is a Spanish Primera División football club based in Vila-real, a city in the province of Castellón within the Valencian Community...
for a fee of €
Euro
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2 million, alongside another player in his position, Uruguay
Uruguay
Uruguay ,officially the Oriental Republic of Uruguay,sometimes the Eastern Republic of Uruguay; ) is a country in the southeastern part of South America. It is home to some 3.5 million people, of whom 1.8 million live in the capital Montevideo and its metropolitan area...
an Sebastián Viera
Sebastián Viera
Mario Sebastián Viera Galaín is an Uruguayan professional footballer who plays for Junior Barranquilla in Colombia, as a goalkeeper.-Club career:...
.
Barbosa served mainly as reserve at Villarreal, but filled in for Viera a number of times, most notably in the semifinals of the 2005–06 UEFA Champions League against Arsenal
Arsenal F.C.
Arsenal Football Club is a professional English Premier League football club based in North London. One of the most successful clubs in English football, it has won 13 First Division and Premier League titles and 10 FA Cups...
. Even though he did not let in any goals in the second leg, the English
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
had won 1–0 in the first game, for an eventual qualification.
In the summer of 2007, after the signing of Diego López
Diego López Rodríguez
Diego López Rodríguez |Lugo]], Galicia) is a Spanish footballer who plays for Villarreal CF as a goalkeeper.-Club career:A youth graduate from hometown's CD Lugo, López moved to Real Madrid at almost 19...
, Barbosa was allowed to join fellow La Liga
La Liga
The Primera División of the Liga Nacional de Fútbol Profesional , commonly known as La Liga or, for sponsorship reasons, Liga BBVA since 2008, is the top professional association football division of the Spanish football league system...
side Recreativo de Huelva
Recreativo de Huelva
Real Club Recreativo de Huelva, S.A.D. is a Spanish football club based in Huelva, in the autonomous community of Andalusia. Founded on 23 December 1889, it is the oldest football team in Spain, and currently plays in the second division, holding home games at Estadio Nuevo Colombino, which has a...
. Barred by Italian
Italy
Italy , officially the Italian Republic languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Italy's official name is as follows:;;;;;;;;), is a unitary parliamentary republic in South-Central Europe. To the north it borders France, Switzerland, Austria and...
Stefano Sorrentino
Stefano Sorrentino
Stefano Sorrentino is an Italian professional footballer, who plays as a goalkeeper for Serie A club Chievo.- Club career :...
, he appeared in no matches during his sole campaign.
In 2008, Barbosa returned to his country and joined Estudiantes de La Plata
Estudiantes de La Plata
Club Estudiantes de La Plata , simply referred to as Estudiantes, is an Argentine professional sports club based in La Plata. The club's football team currently competes in the Primera División, where it has spent most of its history....
, being loaned to fellow first divisioner Club Atlético River Plate
Club Atlético River Plate
Club Atlético River Plate is an Argentine sports club based in the Nuñez neighborhood of Buenos Aires. It is best known for its professional football team, which currently competes in Nacional B, the second tier of Argentine football....
in the following year. After an unsuccessful return to Argentina, he was sold to Club Atlas of Mexico
Mexico
The United Mexican States , commonly known as Mexico , is a federal constitutional republic in North America. It is bordered on the north by the United States; on the south and west by the Pacific Ocean; on the southeast by Guatemala, Belize, and the Caribbean Sea; and on the east by the Gulf of...
, on 7 July 2009.
After one year with Atlas, Barbosa returned to Spain, signing for UD Las Palmas
UD Las Palmas
Unión Deportiva Las Palmas, S.A.D. is a Spanish football team based in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, in the autonomous community of Canary Islands...
of the second division
Segunda División
The Segunda División is the lower tier of the two professional football leagues in Spain. From the season 2008-09 onwards, the name of the league is Liga Adelante.-History:...
.
International career
Barbosa was second-choice for the Argentine under-20 teamArgentina national football team
The Argentina national football team represents Argentina in association football and is controlled by the Argentine Football Association , the governing body for football in Argentina. Argentina's home stadium is Estadio Monumental Antonio Vespucio Liberti and their head coach is Alejandro...
that reached the semifinals of the FIFA World Cup
FIFA U-20 World Cup
The FIFA U-20 World Cup, until 2005 known as the FIFA World Youth Championship, is the world championship of football for male players under the age of 20 and is organized by Fédération Internationale de Football Association...
in 2003
2003 FIFA World Youth Championship
The 2003 FIFA World Youth Championship took place in United Arab Emirates between November 27 and December 19, 2003. The 2003 championship was the 14th contested...
, in an eventual runner-up place to winners Brazil
Brazil national under-20 football team
Brazil national under-20 football team, also known as Brazil Sub-20 or Seleção, is considered to be the feeder team for the Brazil national football team.-Competitive record:...
. He replaced suspended Gustavo Eberto
Gustavo Eberto
Gustavo Daniel Eberto was an Argentine soccer goalkeeper, lately of the Club Atlético Boca Juniors. He played for the Argentina Under-20 team in the 2003 FIFA World Youth Championship....
in the round of 16 match against Egypt, a 2–1 win.