David Izazola

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Izazola and the second or maternal family name is Ramírez.

David Izazola Ramírez (born 23 October 1991) is a Mexican former professional footballer who played as a forward, most recently for Kamza in the Albanian Superliga.

David Izazola

Personal information
Full name	David Izazola Ramírez
Date of birth	(1991-10-23) 23 October 1991 (age 33)
Place of birth	Mexico City, Mexico
Height	1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Position(s)	Forward
Youth career
	UNAM
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2007–2008	Pumas CCH
2008–2011	Pumas Morelos	26	(4)
2011–2015	UNAM	20	(2)
2012	Pumas Morelos	9	(2)
2013	→ Querétaro (loan)	0	(0)
2014	→ Atlético San Luis (loan)	4	(0)
2015	→ Honvéd (loan)	2	(0)
2016–2017	Comunicaciones	13	(5)
2017–2018	Atlante	9	(0)
2018	Salamanca	11	(1)
2018	Churchill Brothers	0	(0)
2019	Kamza	0	(0)
International career
2011	Mexico U20	7	(1)
Medal record Representing  Mexico Winner CONCACAF U-20 Championship 2011 FIFA U-20 World Cup 2011
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 2 October 2018

Club career

Izazola graduated from the youth academy of UNAM.^[1] He started his senior career with Pumas CCH in 2007, in the third tier. In the following season, he moved to the second tier with Pumas Morelos (B-team). In 2011, he was promoted to the senior team. On 22 January, he made his debut, coming on as a substitute for Javier Cortés in a 3–3 draw against Cruz Azul.^[2] He played sparingly during the season, with his team winning the Clausura.^[1]

Izazola spent the 2012 season with Pumas Morelos. In 2013, he was loaned out to Querétaro, but made no appearance.^[3]

On 2 August 2017, Izazola switched to fellow Mexican club Atlante.^[4] Three days later, he made his debut in a 1–0 victory against Celaya.^[5] After a loan deal with Atlético San Luis, Izazola joined Hungarian club Budapest Honvéd on a six-month long loan deal on 31 January 2015.^[6][7] After returning from loan, he made no further appearance in Apertura 2015 Copa MX, so subsequently he started playing with the under-20 team.^[1]

On 16 June 2016, at the age of 24, Izazola announced his retirement from professional football. He published a letter, citing the "treatment given to Mexican soccer players" as the reason behind his early retirement.^[8] However, on 24 December, he came out of retirement and signed for Guatamelan club Comunicaciones.^[1]

On 29 January 2018, Izazola signed for Spanish club Salamanca CF.^[9] He scored one goal in 11 matches, with his side winning promotion to Segunda División B.^[10][11] On 26 September, he joined Indian I-League club Churchill Brothers.^[12] He rescinded his contract ten days later after arriving to India on 15 October, citing the " socio-economic conditions of the country, in addition to the club's sports project" the reason behind his decision.^[13]

On 10 January 2019, Izazola joined Albanian Superliga club Kamza.^[14]

International career

Izazola has been capped by Mexico at under-20 level, representing the team at 2011 FIFA U-20 World Cup where his team came third.^[4]

Honours

UNAM

• Mexican Primera División: Clausura 2011^[1]

Mexico U20

• CONCACAF U-20 Championship: 2011^{[citation needed]}

References

1. Jonathan Olivares (24 December 2016). "David Izazola pasa al Comunicaciones FC" [David Izazola passes to Comunicaciones FC] (in Spanish). La Taberna. Archived from the original on 2 October 2018. Retrieved 2 October 2018.
2. "Debutó Joven Puma" [The young Puma debuts] (in Spanish). Federacion Mexicana de Futbol Asociacon A.C. 22 January 2011. Archived from the original on 3 February 2015. Retrieved 2 October 2018.
3. Alicia Rodriguez (26 June 2013). "Rumor: David Izazola to join Chivas USA?". Angels on Parade. Archived from the original on 2 October 2018. Retrieved 2 October 2018.
4. "David Izazola, nuevo delantero de Atlante" [David Izazola, new Atlante striker] (in Spanish). La Jornada Maya. 2 August 2017. Retrieved 1 October 2018.
5. "Atlante vence a Celaya de último minuto" [Atlante beat Celaya at the last minute] (in Spanish). Marca. 5 August 2017. Archived from the original on 2 October 2018. Retrieved 1 October 2018.
6. Alberto Aceves H. (14 February 2015). "David Izazola jugará en un club histórico de Hungría" [David Izazola will play in a historic club in Hungary] (in Spanish). Excelsior. Archived from the original on 2 October 2018. Retrieved 2 October 2018.
7. "Canterano De Los Pumas Emigra Al Fútbol Europeo" [Canterano of Los Pumas Emigrants to European Football] (in Spanish). Changoonga. 31 January 2015. Retrieved 2 October 2018.
8. "David Izazola se retira desilusionado del futbol mexicano, denuncia malos manejos. En ESPN" [David Izazola retires disillusioned of Mexican soccer, denounces bad manejos. On ESPN] (in Spanish). Radio Formula. 17 June 2016. Archived from the original on 2 October 2018. Retrieved 2 October 2018.
9. "El Salmantino UDS confirma los fichajes de Jehu Chiapas y David Izazola" [UDS Salmantino confirms the signings of Jehu Chiapas and David Izazola] (in Spanish). La Gaceta de Salamanca. 29 January 2018. Archived from the original on 2 October 2018. Retrieved 1 October 2018.
10. "Izazola entrena con el CF Salamantino UDS, mientras el club le busca destino" [Izazola trains with the CF Salamantino UDS, while the club seeks him destination] (in Spanish). Salamanca rtv Al Dia. 23 July 2018. Archived from the original on 2 October 2018. Retrieved 1 October 2018.
11. "EL EQUIPO ESPAÑOL SALMANTINO ASCIENDE A 2A DIVISIÓN B CON SEIS MEXICANOS" [THE SPANISH TEAM SALMANTINO ASCENDS TO 2A DIVISION B WITH SIX MEXICANS] (in Spanish). Sopitas. 25 June 2018. Archived from the original on 2 October 2018. Retrieved 1 October 2018.
12. "Exjugador de Pumas se une a Esqueda en el fútbol de la India" [Former Pumas joins Esqueda in Indian soccer] (in Spanish). Univision. 26 September 2018. Archived from the original on 1 October 2018. Retrieved 1 October 2018.
13. "Aventura en la India del expuma David Izazola duró solo 10 días" [Ex-Puma's adventure in India David Izazola lasted only 10 days] (in Spanish). Medio Tempo. 17 November 2018. Archived from the original on 29 November 2018. Retrieved 29 November 2018.
14. "David Izazola probará suerte en el futbol de Albania" [David Izazola will try his luck in Albanian football] (in Spanish). AS. 10 January 2019. Archived from the original on 12 January 2019. Retrieved 12 January 2019.

External links

• David Izazola – Liga MX stats at MedioTiempo.com (archived) (in Spanish)
• David Izazola at Soccerway