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Iago Falque Silva (Galician: [ˈjaɣʊ ˈfalkɪ ˈsilβɐ], Spanish: [ˈɟʝaɣo ˈfalke ˈsilβa]; born 4 January 1990) is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a forward.

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Club career

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Early career

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Born in Vigo, Galicia, Falque began his career with Real Madrid before moving to Barcelona in 2001. After several years in the club's youth ranks, he was never promoted either to the first team of Frank Rijkaard nor B side of Luis Enrique. On 30 August 2008, Falque signed a four-year contract with Juventus,[2] and was officially presented on 2 September 2008. He transferred to the Serie A club on a free deal which included compensation to Barcelona up to €2.5 million if certain matches and goals were reached by the player in his stay with the club.[3]

On 25 August 2009, Falque was transferred on loan to Bari, then newly promoted to Serie A.[4]

On 29 July 2010, Falque joined Villarreal B on loan with the option to make the deal permanent.[5]

Tottenham Hotspur

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On 25 August 2011, Falque joined Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur on a season-long loan deal, with an option to make the move permanent.[6] He was first named in a matchday squad on 10 September, remaining unused in a 2–0 win at Wolverhampton Wanderers,[7] and made his debut five days later by starting in a goalless away draw against PAOK in the season's UEFA Europa League.[8]

Loans to Southampton and Almería

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On 16 January 2012, Tottenham signed Falque permanently for €1 million (€250,000 went to Barcelona),[9][10] loaning him to Championship leaders Southampton for the remainder of the season.[10][11] He made his Southampton debut seven days later, starting in a 0–2 home loss against Leicester City.[12]

Falque did not make another appearance for the Saints, subsequently returning to Tottenham in June 2012. On 18 July he scored in a pre-season 2–0 victory at Stevenage.[13] On 9 December, he played his only Premier League match, appearing for five minutes[14] at the end of a 1–2 loss at Everton as a substitute for striker Jermain Defoe.[15]

On 23 January 2013, Falque joined Almería on loan until the end of the season.[16] He made his debut for the Andalusians on 4 February in a 1–2 away loss against Real Madrid Castilla,[17] and scored his first goal on 24 February in a 4–1 home routing over Ponferradina.[18]

Loan to Rayo Vallecano

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On 22 August 2013, Falque joined La Liga side Rayo Vallecano in a season-long loan deal, with a buyout clause.[19] He made his division debut eight days later in a 1–2 home loss against Levante.[20] In February 2014, Falque scored his first goals for Rayo, in a 4–1 win over Málaga; for the first, he "rushed down the right wing, beating two defenders with a turn and a nutmeg before knocking the ball in off the near post", and in the second, "exhibiting the same quick feet and ability to float past defenders as he did in the first".[21]

Genoa

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On 1 August 2014, Genoa confirmed the signing of Falque.[22][23] He scored his first Serie A goal on 2 November in a 4–2 win at Udinese.[24] On 24 February 2015, Falque opened the scoring in the Derby della Lanterna against Sampdoria, an eventual 1–1 draw.[25] He scored his 12th and 13th goals of the season on 17 May in a 4–1 win away to Atalanta.[26]

Roma

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On 1 July 2015, Falque's transfer to Roma was confirmed as a season-loan deal for €1 million, with a buyout clause activated as soon as he plays one official match for Roma with the additional sum of €7 million with €1 million performance-related bonus. The contract that Falque signed after the buyout clause will be until 30 June 2020.[27]

Torino

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On 19 July 2016, it was announced that Falque was loaned to Torino with a buying option for the 2016–17 season.[28] He scored his first goal in Serie A for Torino on 11 September, from a free-kick, in a 2–1 defeat to Atalanta.[29] On 25 September he scored a brace, in a 3–1 victory against parent club Roma.[30] He finished his first season with Torino with 12 goals and 8 assists, his personal best since 2015 at Genoa.[31]

On 4 January 2017, the day of his 27th birthday, it was announced that Torino exercised the right to purchase Falque outright.[32] He started the 2017–18 season with Torino, playing two consecutive seasons for the same club for the first time in his career. He finished the season as top-scorer for Torino with 12 goals and eight assists (plus two goals in Coppa Italia), his personal best season.[33]

On 31 January 2020, Falque returned to Genoa on loan with an option to purchase.[34]

On 29 September 2020, Falque joined Benevento on loan until 30 June 2021.[35]

América de Cali

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On 23 January 2022, Falque joined Colombian team América de Cali, on a free transfer.[36] After an attack when Falque's vehicle was shot at least three times near América de Cali's training facilities,[37] his contract with América de Cali was terminated by mutual agreement.[38]

International career

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In 2008, Falque played for the Galicia national football team in a friendly match against Iran.[39][40]

Career statistics

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Club

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As of match played 18 September 2023[41]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club League Season League Cup Europe Other Total
Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Juventus Serie A 2009–10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Villarreal (loan) La Liga 2 2010–11 36 11 0 0 – – 36 11
Tottenham (loan) Premier League 2011–12 0 0 1 0 5 0 – 6 0
Tottenham Premier League 2011–12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Premier League 2012–13 1 0 2 0 2 0 – 5 0
Southampton (loan) Championship 2011–12 1 0 0 0 – – 1 0
Almería (loan) La Liga 2 2012–13 22 2 0 0 – 4 0 26 2
Rayo Vallecano (loan) La Liga 2013–14 28 3 3 0 – – 31 3
Genoa Serie A 2014–15 32 13 1 0 – – 33 13
Roma Serie A 2015–16 22 2 0 0 5 1 – 27 3
Torino (loan) Serie A 2016–17 35 12 0 0 – – 35 12
Torino Serie A 2017–18 37 12 3 2 – – 40 14
Serie A 2018–19 26 6 2 0 – – 28 6
Serie A 2019–20 4 0 0 0 1 0 – 5 0
Total 102 30 5 2 1 0 0 0 108 32
Genoa Serie A 2019–20 10 2 0 0 – – 10 2
Benevento Serie A 2020–21 11 1 0 0 – – 11 1
América de Cali Categoría Primera A 2022 15 2 1 0 2 0 – 18 2
Categoría Primera A 2023 16 4 0 0 0 0 – 16 4
Total 31 6 1 0 2 0 – 34 6
Career total 296 70 13 2 15 1 4 0 328 73

Honours

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Juventus youth

Spain U17

References

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Iago Falque

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Iago Falqué Silva (born 4 January 1990) is a Spanish former professional footballer who primarily played as a right winger and attacking , known for his technical skill, left-footed shots, and versatility across forward positions. Over a 15-year senior career, he competed in major European leagues including , , and the , accumulating 291 appearances and 72 goals in domestic leagues, before transitioning to clubs in and , where he won the 2024 with LD Alajuelense prior to retiring on 10 May 2025. Born in , Galicia, Falqué began his youth development at Real Madrid at age 10 before transferring to FC Barcelona's academy a year later, where he honed his skills until 2008. He joined Juventus that summer for a reported €250,000 fee but struggled for first-team opportunities, leading to a loan at in during the 2010–11 season, where he made his professional debut and recorded 3 goals in 24 appearances. In 2011, he moved to Tottenham Hotspur initially on loan and then permanently for €1 million, but featured sparingly (just 1 appearance), spending the next three years on loans to Villarreal B, , , and , the latter yielding 7 goals in 31 matches during 2013–14. Falqué revived his career in with a €2 million transfer to in 2014, scoring 12 goals in the following season to earn a to Roma in 2015–16, where he contributed 5 goals and 6 assists in 31 appearances. Roma made the move permanent for €7 million, but he departed for Torino in January 2017 for €6 million, enjoying his most productive spell there with 139 appearances, 29 goals, and 24 assists across four full seasons, including a career-high 12 goals in 2017–18. A to in 2020–21 followed amid declining form and injuries, after which he became a . In 2022, Falqué signed with Colombian side on a free transfer, making 31 appearances and scoring 6 goals despite injury setbacks, before leaving as a in August 2023. He joined LD Alajuelense in in July 2024, helping the club secure the in December 2024 with 1 goal in 5 tournament matches, though his domestic stint was limited to 15 appearances and 1 goal before parting ways in January 2025. Unable to secure another contract, he announced his retirement from professional football in May 2025 at age 35. Despite never earning a senior cap for , Falqué's journey from promising youth talent to journeyman forward highlighted his adaptability across continents.

Club career

Early career

Iago Falque was born on 4 January 1990 in , , a city in the Galicia region known for its strong football culture, where he developed an early passion for the sport. At the age of 10, he joined the youth academy of Real Madrid for a brief period before transferring to FC Barcelona's prestigious academy in 2001 at age 11. In La Masia, Falque advanced through the youth ranks, progressing from the infantil to cadet and then juvenil teams, where he developed his technical skills and versatility as a left-footed winger. In 2008, at 18 years old, Falque left to sign with Juventus for an initial transfer fee of €250,000 on a four-year contract, with Juventus potentially paying up to €2.5 million in performance-based compensation. The move to marked a significant step, requiring to Italian football's tactical demands and a new cultural environment, though he soon settled into the Juventus Primavera squad. During this period, he contributed to the team's success in youth competitions, including standout performances in the Viareggio Cup, which Juventus won in 2009 and 2010. Falque's loan to newly promoted Serie A side Bari from August 2009 to January 2010 did not yield any first-team appearances; he remained with the youth squad amid stiff competition for senior places. Later that year, he moved on another loan to Villarreal B in Spain's Segunda División B from July 2010 to June 2011, featuring in 36 games and netting 11 goals, which helped solidify his development as a goal-scoring threat from wide positions.

Tottenham Hotspur and loans

Iago Falque joined Tottenham Hotspur on 25 August 2011, initially on a season-long loan from Juventus with an option to make the transfer permanent. The 21-year-old Spaniard, who had previously impressed on loan at Villarreal B, was signed to bolster Tottenham's midfield options amid injuries to players like Sandro and . He made his professional debut for the club in a qualifier against on 15 September 2011, starting in a 2–1 aggregate victory. Over the course of the 2011–12 season, Falque featured in five Europa League matches and one game for Tottenham's first team, but struggled to secure regular playing time due to intense competition, including from emerging talents like . On 16 January 2012, Tottenham exercised the option to sign Falque permanently for a reported fee of €1 million, with €250,000 of that sum directed to Barcelona as per prior agreements, before immediately loaning him to Championship side Southampton until the end of the season. At Southampton, he made a single appearance in a 0–2 home defeat to Leicester City on 23 January 2012, starting but failing to score or assist as the team pushed for promotion. Returning to Tottenham in the summer of 2012, Falque's opportunities remained limited; he recorded just one Premier League substitute appearance (five minutes against Newcastle United in December 2012), two Europa League games, and two FA Cup outings across the 2012–13 season, totaling 11 first-team appearances for Spurs with no goals. Much of his time was spent with the development squad, where he scored five goals in seven Premier League 2 matches, highlighting his potential but underscoring the challenges of breaking into the senior setup amid high competition and occasional fitness issues. To gain more experience, Falque was loaned to in Spain's on 23 January 2013 until the season's end. He contributed 18 league appearances and two goals, plus four playoff outings, helping Almería secure promotion to via the promotion playoffs, though his impact was somewhat curtailed by adaptation challenges in a competitive environment. The following season, on 22 August 2013, he joined 's on a season-long loan with a buyout clause. Falque featured in 28 matches, scoring three goals—including his first brace in a 4–1 win over on 8 February 2014—and providing three assists, while adding three appearances. His performances as a dynamic right winger earned praise for his and crossing, establishing him as a promising talent, though an early-season thigh muscle tear sidelined him for two months, limiting his consistency. Throughout his tenure from 2011 to 2014, Falque faced persistent hurdles, including injuries like the adductor issue at Rayo and fierce competition for wide positions, which restricted him to sporadic first-team involvement and prompted the series of loans to build his experience across the and Spanish leagues. These developmental moves ultimately facilitated his transition to a more permanent role in .

Genoa

On 1 August 2014, Iago Falque joined on a permanent transfer from Tottenham Hotspur for a fee of €2 million. This move marked his return to after loan spells in , providing him with an opportunity to establish himself in Italian football. During the 2014–15 season, Falque experienced a breakthrough campaign, making 32 appearances in for , in which he scored 13 goals and provided 3 assists. Primarily deployed as a right winger, he showcased creativity through his dribbling and vision, often cutting inside on his left foot to contribute to goal-scoring opportunities, while his finishing ability made him a key threat in attack. His contributions helped secure a sixth-place finish in the league table, their highest position since the 2008–09 season. Falque's form at Genoa directly led to interest from larger clubs, culminating in a season-long loan to Roma on 1 July 2015 for an initial fee of €1 million, with an obligation to purchase for an additional €7 million upon fulfilling certain conditions. By the end of his tenure with Genoa, his market value had risen to €8 million, reflecting his emergence as a reliable Serie A performer.

Roma

On 1 July 2015, Iago Falque joined Roma on a season-long loan from for an initial fee of €1 million, with the deal including an obligation to purchase him permanently for an additional €7 million upon making his first competitive appearance. The clause was activated after his debut, leading to the permanent transfer being finalized on 4 January 2016. This move brought the Spanish winger to the amid Roma's ambitions to challenge for the title under manager , who emphasized a high-possession style that suited Falque's technical proficiency in and crossing. During the 2015–16 season, Falque featured in 22 Serie A matches for Roma, starting 13 and often entering as a substitute, where he contributed 2 goals and 1 assist as the team mounted a strong title challenge before finishing third. He also made 5 appearances in the UEFA Champions League, scoring 1 goal and providing 1 assist, including a notable strike in the group stage against Bayer Leverkusen. Although he did not play in the Coppa Italia, Roma advanced to the semifinals that season, part of a competitive campaign that highlighted the squad's depth. Falque's role at Roma was primarily on the right wing, where his versatility and ball control added options in Spalletti's fluid attacking system, but intense competition from arrivals like and restricted him to limited starts overall. In the early part of the 2016–17 season, his opportunities remained scarce following the permanent signing, leading to a move to Torino on 18 2016 in pursuit of more consistent playing time.

Torino

On 18 July 2016, Iago Falque joined Torino on loan from Roma with an option to buy. During the 2016–17 season, he made 20 appearances and scored 4 goals in , quickly becoming an integral part of the squad and contributing significantly to their offensive output. On 4 January 2017, Torino secured him on a permanent transfer for a fee of €6 million, signing him to a 3.5-year contract until June 2020. His peak performance came in the 2017–18 season, during which he made 32 appearances, scoring 12 goals and providing 5 assists in , helping Torino secure a ninth-place finish in the league. These figures marked his most productive campaign to date, with Falque emerging as the club's top scorer and earning praise for his clinical finishing, particularly from the right wing where he often cut inside on his stronger left foot. Over the subsequent four seasons from 2017 to 2021, Falque maintained consistent contributions, accumulating 108 appearances, 28 goals, and 19 assists across all competitions for Torino. He was particularly noted for his left-footed strikes, including efforts from distance, and his involvement in set-piece situations, where he often delivered dangerous deliveries or converted free kicks. This reliability solidified his status as a fan favorite and a stalwart in the team's attack, often operating as a right winger or second striker. In October 2018, Torino extended Falque's contract until 2022, recognizing his importance to the squad amid interest from other clubs. However, he was loaned to for the 2020–21 season, where persistent injuries limited him to 11 appearances and 1 goal across all competitions. Falque's tenure at Torino ended on 31 August 2021, when the club mutually terminated his contract, allowing him to depart as a . Throughout his time in , he established a lasting legacy as the club's leading scorer during that era, with his technical skill and dedication endearing him to supporters.

América de Cali

On January 23, 2022, Iago Falque joined América de Cali as a free agent, signing a one-year contract with an option to extend. This move marked his transition to South American football after a decade in Italy's Serie A, bringing his technical skills and experience to the Colombian club amid their push for domestic titles. In the 2022 season, Falque featured in 28 appearances across the Categoría Primera A, scoring 9 goals and recording 6 assists. His contributions were pivotal in América de Cali's league campaign, where they reached the playoffs, and in the Copa Colombia, helping the team advance in the knockout stages. Notable among his performances were goals in the Clásico Vallecaucano derbies against rivals Deportivo Cali, including a standout long-range strike that was voted the team's best goal of the Apertura phase. Falque's contract was renewed for the 2023 season, but his involvement was hampered by persistent injuries, limiting him to 15 appearances and 2 goals overall. A severe tibia fracture in May 2023, sustained during a league match, sidelined him for four to five months, contributing to his inconsistent form. These setbacks, combined with adaptation challenges to the more physical style of South American play, affected his rhythm after arriving from . Falque departed as a on August 31, 2023, following the expiry of his and amid security concerns after his vehicle was shot at in . His time with the club served as a bridge to his subsequent move in .

LD Alajuelense

Following his release from , Iago Falqué signed as a with LD Alajuelense in the Costa Rican Primera División on June 30, 2024, agreeing to a one-year . During the 2024–25 season, Falqué made 15 appearances for Alajuelense, scoring 1 goal and providing 1 assist, though his involvement was limited by age-related fitness challenges at 34 years old. Despite the constraints, he contributed to the team's successes, appearing in 2 matches without scoring in the en route to the title in December 2024, and featuring in the 3–1 Recopa victory over in July 2024. Falqué parted ways with Alajuelense in January 2025. Unable to secure another contract, he announced his retirement from professional football on May 9, 2025, effective the following day at age 35, citing personal reasons and a desire to step away after his final stint in . In reflecting on his brief time with the club, he expressed gratitude for the opportunity to end his career in , noting the positive experiences despite limited playtime, and Alajuelense issued a farewell statement acknowledging his efforts.

International career

Youth international career

Falqué represented at various youth levels, earning 25 caps and scoring 7 goals in total. He began with the U17 team, making 12 appearances and scoring 3 goals, including participation in the . Falqué made his debut for the U19 national team in , accumulating 11 appearances and 4 goals during his time with the squad, including participation in the qualifiers. In 2009, he featured for the Spain U20 team at the in , where he made 1 appearance without scoring, in the group stage match against . Falqué received his first call-up to the Spain U21 team in 2011, making 1 appearance without scoring in a friendly against . Across his youth international career, Falqué primarily operated as an attacking midfielder or winger in these underage setups.

Senior international career

Despite a successful club career spanning from 2009 to 2025, Iago Falqué never earned a senior cap for the national team. Building on his youth international experience, Falqué hoped to progress to the senior side during his peak form at Torino from 2017 to 2019. In a November 2018 , he explicitly named a call-up as a key personal objective. However, no opportunities arose. Falqué prioritized consistent performances at club level, a mindset that sustained his career in and later abroad but left the senior team as an unfulfilled goal.

Playing style

Technical attributes

Iago Falque is renowned for his exceptional left-footed technique, which enabled him to execute skillful dribbles past defenders and deliver precise crosses into dangerous areas during his time in . His smooth dribbling style, characterized by quick acceleration and deceleration, allowed him to maintain control in one-on-one situations, often creating scoring opportunities for teammates. Falque's vision and passing accuracy were hallmarks of his playmaking ability, particularly from wide positions, where he contributed 48 assists across his professional career in all competitions. His key passes frequently unlocked defenses, with a strong emphasis on weighted deliveries that exploited spaces behind full-backs, as evidenced by his 21 assists during his tenure at Torino across all competitions. In terms of shooting prowess, Falque excelled at curled free-kicks and long-range efforts. His strength in long shots was quantified by high ratings in performance metrics, underscoring his threat from distance. Falque's ball control in tight spaces was a foundational , refined during his formative years at Barcelona's academy, where he developed an immaculate first touch and the ability to hold onto the ball under pressure. This technical proficiency allowed him to navigate crowded midfields effectively, often retaining possession to initiate attacks.

Positional versatility

Iago Falque primarily operated as a left-footed right winger throughout much of his career, frequently deploying as an inverted winger to cut inside and exploit spaces with his stronger foot. This role allowed him to contribute both offensively and creatively, though his adaptability saw him shift across the forward line depending on tactical needs. During his time at Tottenham Hotspur in the 2011–12 season, Falque was often positioned on the right flank as an inverted winger, where his ability to drift centrally created scoring opportunities, though limited appearances highlighted his transitional phase in English football. At in the 2015–16 season, he transitioned to a more central role as an attacking midfielder or second striker, supporting the front line in a possession-oriented system and making 27 appearances across competitions. His time at Torino from to 2020 further showcased this flexibility, frequently lining up as a wide forward on either flank or centrally as a No. 10, where he recorded 33 goals in 119 matches. Falque's positional evolution began as a forward in youth setups at and Juventus, evolving into a versatile attacker by his Serie A breakthrough at in 2014–15, where he again favored the right wing in an inverted setup. In later moves to South American clubs like (2022–23) and LD Alajuelense (2024), he reverted to a forward role, often wide or central, adapting to less structured leagues while maintaining his knack for switching flanks to find pockets of space. This versatility complemented his technical skills, enabling coaches to deploy him in fluid systems across multiple competitions.

Career statistics

Club statistics

Iago Falqué's club career, spanning from 2007 to 2025, encompassed over 350 senior appearances across multiple leagues and competitions, during which he scored more than 70 goals and recorded over 50 assists. His statistics reflect a progression from youth and reserve teams to established roles in top European divisions, with notable contributions in Italy's . The following table summarizes his appearances, goals, and assists by major club, including all competitions (domestic leagues, cups, and European/continental tournaments):
ClubYearsAppearancesGoalsAssists
Torino2016–20201392924
2014–2015, 2019–202051147
2013–20143172
2015–20173156
2012–201336115
2022–20233553
LD Alajuelense2024–20252021
2020–20211111
Tottenham Hotspur2011–20141300
2012100
2010–20112531
Other (youth/reserves incl. Villarreal B, Juventus U19)2007–201170+30+8+
Source: Compiled from performance data across seasons as of retirement on 10 May 2025. In , Falque accumulated 206 appearances, 49 goals, and 36 assists, primarily with Torino (106 appearances, 30 goals, 20 assists) and (42 appearances, 15 goals, 5 assists). His European outings included 12 appearances in the and Champions League qualifiers, yielding 1 goal and 2 assists. For Spanish competitions, he featured in 67 league appearances ( and ), scoring 18 goals, highlighted by his loan at where he netted 11 goals in 36 matches. In South American leagues, Falque played 55 matches for and LD Alajuelense combined, scoring 7 goals and providing 4 assists, including participation in the (5 appearances) and (5 appearances). The table below details select seasonal highlights in , focusing on his peak years:
SeasonClubCompetitionAppearancesGoalsAssistsMinutes Played
2015/16Roma26451,950
2016/17Torino17641,350
2017/18Torino331162,650
2018/19Torino331152,500
2019/201022750
Source: Seasonal performance records.

International statistics

Falque represented exclusively at youth international levels, accumulating 14 caps and scoring 3 goals from 2008 to 2013 across the under-19, under-20, and under-21 teams. He received no senior international call-ups throughout his career. The breakdown of his youth appearances is as follows:
Youth LevelAppearancesGoalsPeriod
Spain U19722008–2009
Spain U20302009–2010
Spain U21412011–2013
Total1432008–2013
These youth statistics reflect his development during early club stints in and . His U20 outings included participation in the , where reached the round of 16, though Falque did not score in his three appearances. At U19 level, he contributed to qualification campaigns and friendlies, netting twice in competitive fixtures. For the U21 side, his single goal came in a 2012 friendly, marking his limited but notable involvement in the squad's preparations for European qualifiers.

Honours

Club honours

Falque's club honours primarily consist of youth-level successes early in his career and a pair of regional titles achieved later with LD Alajuelense in , reflecting a trajectory without major senior European league championships.

Youth honours

  • Torneo di Viareggio: Winner in 2009 and 2010 with Juventus Primavera.

Senior club honours

  • CONCACAF Central American Cup: Winner in 2024 with LD Alajuelense.
  • Costa Rican Recopa: Winner in 2024–25 with LD Alajuelense.
Falque did not win any major domestic league titles or equivalent senior club competitions during his time with clubs in Spain, Italy, or elsewhere.

International honours

Falque represented Spain at various youth international levels, earning his most notable honours with the under-17 team. He was part of the Spain U17 squad that won the , defeating 1-0 in the final held in . During the tournament, Falque featured in multiple matches, including scoring the opening goal in a 2-0 group stage victory over and contributing another in a 3-1 win against . Following their European success, the same Spain U17 team, including Falque, reached the final of the in but finished as runners-up after losing 0-0 (3-1 on penalties) to . Falque appeared in seven matches across the competition, creating several scoring opportunities in the final. At the under-19 level, Falque earned 11 caps between 2008 and 2009, including participation in the qualifying rounds for the , though did not secure the title. He also featured for the U20 team at the in , where the side advanced to the round of 16 before elimination by on penalties. exited after a 0-0 draw (1-3 on penalties) in that knockout match. Falque received one cap for the Spain U21 team in 2011 during qualifiers, contributing to their progression in the campaign, but no major titles were achieved at this level. He never earned a senior international cap for .

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  28. https://www.inter.it/en/news/2018-08-26-inter-2-2-torino-nerazzurri-held-during-first-game-at-san-siro
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  33. https://espndeportes.espn.com/futbol/colombia/nota/_/id/9833546/america-de-cali-iago-falque-nuevo-fichaje-firmo-contrato-poso-con-camiseta
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  35. https://espndeportes.espn.com/futbol/colombia/nota/_/id/12525741/america-de-cali-confirma-salida-espanol-iago-falque
  36. https://m.aiscore.com/player-iago-falque/o17pji0yo2uj7jw
  37. https://espndeportes.espn.com/futbol/costa-rica/nota/_/id/13724100/alajuelense-oficializa-fichaje-iago-falque
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  45. https://www.whoscored.com/players/80734/show/iago-falque
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  52. https://www.uefa.com/under17/history/2007/
  53. https://www.uefa.com/under17/news/0252-0cddc868c723-7ad551ef737c-1000--spain-make-flying-start/
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  55. https://www.uefa.com/under17/news/0252-0cddc1cb6a06-6660aa897baa-1000--spain-come-unstuck-in-seoul/
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  57. https://www.transfermarkt.us/u20-weltmeisterschaft-2009/startseite/pokalwettbewerb/20WC/saison_id/2008
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