Emilio Izaguirre

Emilio Izaguirre

Emilio Izaguirre was born in Tegucigalpa, Honduras on 10 May 1986 (age 38)

Emilio Izaguirre
Emilio Izaguirre · Photo: Vagelis Georgariou

Emilio Izaguirre, born in Honduras on 10 May 1986, is a former professional footballer. Standing at 5ft 9 inches tall, tipping the scales at 12st 1lb, Izaguirre primarily operated in the role of a Left Back.

Izaguirre spent the latter part of his career at Celtic in Scotland, turning out for the hoops over eight seasons. In his final season (2018-2019), he appeared for Celtic's first team on 14 occasions. The 2016-2017 season saw him make 12 appearances, while in 2015-2016, he notched up 17 appearances and 2 goals.

During the 2014-15 season, Izaguirre played 35 games for the first team and found the net once. He made 34 appearances in the significant 2013-2014 season. His first two seasons at Celtic saw him put in regular appearances, turning up 32 times in 2012-2013 and 12 times in 2011-2012. His 2010-2011 debut season at Celtic resulted in 33 appearances and one goal.

Before making the leap to Scottish football, Izaguirre cut his teeth at Motagua, back in his homeland, Honduras. Making 25 appearances and contributing a single goal in the 2009-2010 season. In the previous season (2008-2009), he took to the pitch 16 times, scoring once. His run at Motagua started on a promising note, as in his first season with the team (2007-2008), his score sheet showed 25 appearances and 1 goal.

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Left Back
Primary Position
Defender
Position
Emilio Izaguirre
LB
1.77m (5ft 9in)
Height
77kg (12st 1lb)
Weight
10 May 1986 (age 38)
Date of Birth
Tegucigalpa
Birthplace
Honduras 🇭🇳
Country of Birth

Career stats

Team
Celtic
Celtic
Season 2018 - 2019
Country
Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
Games
14
Goals
-
Team
Celtic
Celtic
Season 2016 - 2017
Country
Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
Games
12
Goals
-
Team
Celtic
Celtic
Season 2015 - 2016
Country
Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
Games
17
Goals
2
Team
Celtic
Celtic
Season 2014 - 2015
Country
Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
Games
35
Goals
1
Team
Celtic
Celtic
Season 2013 - 2014
Country
Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
Games
34
Goals
-
Team
Celtic
Celtic
Season 2012 - 2013
Country
Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
Games
32
Goals
-
Team
Celtic
Celtic
Season 2011 - 2012
Country
Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
Games
12
Goals
-
Team
Celtic
Celtic
Season 2010 - 2011
Country
Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
Games
33
Goals
1
Team
Motagua
Motagua
Season 2009 - 2010
Country
Honduras 🇭🇳
Games
25
Goals
1
Team
Motagua
Motagua
Season 2008 - 2009
Games
16
Goals
1
Team
Motagua
Motagua
Season 2007 - 2008
Games
25
Goals
1

Transfers

Team
Out of contract
30 June 2019
From
Celtic
Celtic
Type
Released
Team
Celtic
Celtic
10 August 2018
From
Al-Fayha
Al-Fayha
Type
Free Transfer
Team
Al-Fayha
Al-Fayha
20 July 2017
From
Celtic
Celtic
Type
Fee (£1.3m)
Team
Celtic
Celtic
18 August 2010
From
Motagua
Motagua
Type
Fee (£650k)
Team
Motagua
Motagua
1 July 2003
Type
Signed

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