Roger Ibañez

Early career

Born in Canela, Rio Grande do Sul to a Uruguayan mother, Ibañez only started his career in 2016, aged 18, at Grêmio Atlético Osoriense. Playing as a midfielder, he joined PRS Futebol Clube later in that year, and made his senior debut during the 2016 Copa Serrana, which was the club's first professional competition. On 5 December 2016, Ibañez signed for Sergipe on loan for the season. The following 4 March, however, after featuring rarely, he was recalled. Upon returning, he became a regular starter during PRS' Campeonato Gaúcho Série B campaign.

Fluminense

In the middle of 2017, Ibañez joined Fluminense and was initially assigned to the under-20 squad. Promoted to the first team for the 2018 season by manager Abel Braga, he made his professional debut on 20 January 2018, starting in a 0–0 Campeonato Carioca home draw against Botafogo. On 28 February 2018, Ibãnez had his federative rights purchased by Flu, and he signed a new five-year deal with the club. He made his Série A debut on 15 April, starting in a 2–1 away loss against Corinthians, and finished the campaign with 14 league appearances.

Atalanta

On 29 January 2019, Ibañez signed with Italian club Atalanta. Having been inserted in the squad in February, he received his debut on 11 May, coming on for the final few minutes of their 2–1 victory over Genoa. He replaced attacker Josip Iličić as the club was in the heat of battle for a top-four Serie A finish and UEFA Champions…

On 9 September 2022, Ibañez received his first call up to the Brazil national team, for friendlies against Ghana and Tunisia. He made his debut against Tunisia on 27 September, in a 5–1 win. On 18 May 2026, Ibañez was selected for Brazil's squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Club

As of match played 4 September 2026

International

As of match played 13 June 2026

Ibanez is married to Bruna Kisner. The couple has two kids: Antonella and Ravi.