Bruno Iribarne Alemán (born 18 August 2004), sometimes known as just Bruno, is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for UD Almería.
Born in Aguadulce, Roquetas de Mar, Almería, Andalusia,[1] Iribarne began his career with hometown side AD Parador as a forward. After his teammate got injured, he replaced him as a goalkeeper, and did not leave the position ever since.[2]
Iribarne subsequently represented UD Ciudad de Roquetas, AD Marinas Urbanización, Málaga CF and UD Almería as a youth, before joining Real Madrid's La Fábrica in 2018.[3][4] Released by the latter club in 2022, he returned to Almería, helping the Juvenil side to reach the final of the 2023 Copa del Rey Juvenil.[5]
Promoted to the reserves ahead of the 2023–24 season, Iribarne made his senior debut on 10 September 2023, starting in a 0–0 Tercera Federación away draw against Atlético Malagueño.[6] He started to train with the main squad in April 2024,[7] and remained a starter with the B's as they achieved promotion to Segunda Federación.
Iribarne made his first team debut on 30 October 2024, starting in a 2–1 away win over UD San Sebastián de los Reyes, for the campaign's Copa del Rey;[8] he became the first goalkeeper born in the province to debut for the club in nearly 20 years, after Ricardo Molina's debut in 2005.[9] On 30 June of the following year, he renewed his contract with the club until 2029.[10]
Iribarne represented Spain at under-16[11] and under-19 levels,[12] playing in the 2023 UEFA European Under-19 Championship with the latter side.
Iribarne's grandfather Pedro was also a footballer. A centre-back, he notably represented Club Hispania de Almería and Guadix CF in the 1960s.[13]
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