Panamanian footballer (born 1995)
Jiro Barriga Toyama (バリガ 外山 ジロ, Bariga Toyama Jiro, born 28 April 1995) is a Panamanian footballer who plays as a midfielder.
Career
Youth and college career
In his youth, Barriga played for Chiba Prefectural Oihama High School [ja], and was a member of the youth academy of JEF United Chiba until 2013.[1] In 2014, he was selected to be one of the 28 finalists of the "Nike Chance" Japan round.[2] He moved to the United States to attend Barton Community College,[3] making 25 appearances and scoring 7 goals in two seasons for the Cougars.[4][5][6] In 2015, he transferred to Florida Gulf Coast University, where he played for the Eagles until 2016, scoring twice in 31 appearances.[7][8][9][10]
Amateur clubs
Barriga appeared for the Brooklyn Italians between 2014 and 2015, and managed to score a goal in the 2014 U.S. Open Cup against Jersey Express S.C.[11] In 2016, he made two appearances and scored a goal for FC Wichita in the NPSL.[12] In 2017, he made ten appearances in the PDL for K–W United FC.[13] He returned to the NPSL in 2018, making one appearance for Laredo Heat.[14]
Forward Madison FC
After graduating in 2018, Barriga joined Minnesota United FC on trial during the 2019 pre-season.[15][16] On 29 January, he scored a hat-trick in a friendly against FC Tucson. Minnesota United opted not to sign him, though he was noticed by the club's affiliate Forward Madison FC.[17][18] On 5 March 2019, he signed with Madison, joining the club's inaugural season in USL League One.[19][20]
Monterey Bay FC
On 1 March 2022, Barriga made the move to USL Championship side Monterey Bay.[21] His contract option was declined by the club at the end of the season.[22]
Personal life
Barriga was born in Panama City, Panama, to a Colombian father and Japanese mother. He moved to Japan at the age of 2.[23]
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