Western United have signed exciting Colombian forward Sandra Ibarguen for the 2024-25 Ninja A-League season.
The 22-year-old Under-20 Colombia youth international has been backed by head coach Kat Smith to bring “X-factor” to Western United this upcoming campaign.
Ibarguen arrives from Deportivo Pasto, where she scored six goals in 12 matches amid a “burgeoning reputation” in her homeland.
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“I can’t wait to get started. As a forward I like to score and create goals, so playing in a strong team also gives me the platform to contribute and play my best football,” she said ahead of the club’s Round 1 opener against Wellington Phoenix on November 1.
“I am sure I will learn a lot here and it would be a dream to win a trophy for the club.
“The facilities look great and building a connection with the fans is very important. I can’t wait to score my first goal at Ironbark Fields for Western.”
Ibarguen, who also scored seven goals during her time with Llaneros, is the 22nd contracted player at Western United heading into season 2024-25.
She joins Chloe Lincoln, Sasha Grove, Alana Cortellino, Sara Eggesvik, Isabel Dehakiz, Claudia Mihocic and Emily Roach as Western’s eighth new signing, while Kahli Johnson, Melissa Taranto, Adriana Taranto, Julia Sardo, Alyssa Dall’Oste, Natalie Picak, Aimee Medwin, Grace Maher, Chloe Logarzo, Keiwa Hieda, Kiara De Domizio and Catherine Zimmerman have also re-signed.
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“Sandra has that X-factor as a striker that will get our fans on their feet and I am incredibly excited to see her working together with the rest of the team,” Smith said.
“We want to play entertaining and dynamic football at Ironbark Fields this season and Sandra will be a big part of the attacking football that we wish to play.
“Her qualities as a person have been extremely impressive and I am looking forward to her joining the group and showing her quality in the Ninja A-League this season.”
