Pablo Edson Barrera

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ИИ

Pablo Barrera is a professional soccer player known for his role as a winger.

He began his professional career with Pumas UNAM, debuting in 2005 after rising through their youth ranks.

Barrera signed with West Ham United in 2010 for a fee of £4 million, marking his entry into the Premier League.

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Биография

Early Life

Pablo Edson Barrera Acosta was born in Tlalnepantla, Mexico, where he began his football journey at a young age. Joining the youth system of Pumas UNAM at just 11 years old, he worked diligently through the ranks and made his professional debut in the Primera División in 2005. His early career was marked by a significant setback when he underwent surgery for a ruptured cruciate ligament in 2008, which kept him sidelined for six months. However, Barrera made a triumphant return, scoring in his first match back and helping Pumas secure a championship title in 2009.

Career Highlights

Barrera's professional career took off as he transitioned from Pumas UNAM to various clubs, including a notable stint at West Ham United in the Premier League from 2010 to 2012. He later played for Cruz Azul, Monterrey, and returned to Pumas UNAM before finishing his career at Querétaro F.C. His international career was equally impressive; he represented Mexico at the youth level, participating in the 2007 FIFA U-20 World Cup, and made his senior debut in 2007. Barrera played a crucial role in Mexico's success at the CONCACAF Gold Cup, contributing to victories in both the 2009 and 2011 tournaments, including a standout performance in the final against the United States.

Legacy

Barrera's contributions to Mexican football have been recognized through various honors, including being named the Best Rookie in the Mexican Primera División in 2007 and sharing the top assist provider title at the 2011 CONCACAF Gold Cup. His journey from a young talent in Tlalnepantla to a professional footballer showcases his resilience and dedication to the sport, leaving a lasting impact on both club and national teams.

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Career statistics

Club

Updated 17 August 2012

International

As of 22 June 2013

International goals

Scores and results list Mexico's goal tally first.

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International career

Youth

Barrera participated at the 2007 FIFA U-20 World Cup in Canada, where he scored two goals.

Senior

Debut, 2009 CONCACAF Gold Cup

Barrera has appeared for the senior national team, making his debut in a friendly against Guatemala on 17 October 2007. He scored his first international goal against Nicaragua on 5 July 2009 at the 2009 CONCACAF Gold Cup. He scored his second goal with "El Tri" in a game against Haiti national football team at the Gold Cup.

2010 FIFA World Cup

Barrera appeared in three matches at the 2010 FIFA World Cup for Mexico. Barrera made his debut in the second match against France, coming on in the 31st minute for an injured Carlos Vela. Barrera caused the second goal for Mexico when French defender Eric Abidal knocked him down in the penalty area and was given a penalty which Cuauhtémoc Blanco scored and Mexico ended up winning the match 2–0.

2011 Gold Cup

He was called up to participate in the 2011 CONCACAF Gold Cup. He scored the fourth goal in the 4–1 win against Costa Rica. On 25 June Barerra scored a brace against the United States in the final where Mexico won 4–2.

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Club career

Club Universidad Nacional

Born in Tlalnepantla, Mexico, Barrera began his career as a midfielder for Mexico City-based club Universidad Nacional, also known as Pumas. He joined Pumas youth system at the age of 11 and worked his way through the ranks to make his debut in the Primera División in 2005. He was involved in all the plays in Pumas' 8–0 victory over Veracruz. In July 2008, Barrera had surgery to repair a ruptured cruciate ligament in his left knee that would sideline him for six months. In early January, Barrera came back from his injury and in his very first game back he scored a goal against Necaxa. He was a starter until manager Ricardo Ferreti put him on the bench. He scored another goal that same season against Puebla. He would help Pumas reach the final in which they faced Pachuca and scored the winning goal that gave Pumas the win in the second half of overtime. Barrera enjoyed his finest season in the Torneo Bicentenario 2010 scoring six goals in 13 games, though his season was cut short as he was called up to the Mexico national football team pre-World Cup training camp.

West Ham United

On 16 July 2010 Barrera signed for West Ham United on a four-year contract, with a one-year option, for fee of £4m. He became West Ham's second summer signing of 2010. He made his Premier League debut, on 14 August, in a 3–0 loss to Aston Villa, coming on as a second-half substitute for Luis Boa Morte. After making only six Premier League starts, scoring no…

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