Yrick Gallantes

Yrick Gallantes (born 14 January 2001) is a Filipino professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Hibernian and the Philippines national team.

Yrick Gallantes
Personal information
Full name Yrick Gallantes
Date of birth (2001-01-14) 14 January 2001
Place of birth Manila, Philippines
Height 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in)
Playing position(s) Left midfielder
Club information
Current team
Hibernian
Number 44
Youth career
Hibernian
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2019– Hibernian 0 (0)
2019–2020Gala Fairydean Rovers (loan)
National team
2019– Philippines U-22 Olympic 1 (0)
2019– Philippines 1 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 21:35, 21 February 2020 (UTC)
‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 07:37, 10 September 2019 (UTC)

Career

Galantes was born in the Philippines, but was raised in Scotland after his family emigrated there.[1] He started his football career in the Hibernian academy.[1] He first played for the club's development squad in October 2016, aged 15.[2] In July 2019, Galantes was sent out on loan to Lowland Football League club Gala Fairydean Rovers.[3][4]

International career

Philippines U-22

Gallantes was part of the Philippines U-22 Olympic squad that competed in the 2019 Southeast Asian Games held in Philippines.[5]

Philippines

In March 2019, Galantes received an invitation to train with the Philippines national team.[6] He was called up for the Philippines squad in August 2019, ahead of the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Syria and Guam.[7][8][9] He made his debut for the Philippines in a 4–1 win against Guam on 10 September.[10] He was part of the starting eleven of that match but was substituted out on the 36th minute for Javier Patino.[11]

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References

  1. "Yrik Galantes aiming for club and country breakthrough this season". Hibernian FC. 18 July 2019. Retrieved 10 September 2019.
  2. Hardie, David (8 October 2016). "Hibs boss Neil Lennon says clubs must not rush young talent". The Scotsman. Retrieved 10 September 2019.
  3. "YRIK GALANTES SEALS GALA FAIRYDEAN LOAN". Hibernian FC. 30 July 2019. Retrieved 9 September 2019.
  4. "Yrik Galantes secures Lowland League loan move as Hibs kid joins Gala Fairydean Rovers". Edinburgh News. 31 July 2019. Retrieved 9 September 2019.
  5. "Young Azkals take shape for SEA Games as 23-man squad finalized". Huddle PH. 20 November 2019. Retrieved 20 November 2019.
  6. "Hibs youngster Yrick Gallantes handed international call – before playing a match for Easter Road outfit". Deadline News. 22 March 2019. Retrieved 9 September 2019.
  7. "Asian Cup vets, youngsters banner PH Azkals 23-man squad". Inquirer. 31 August 2019. Retrieved 9 September 2019.
  8. "Cooper bares 23-man Azkals roster". Inquirer. 1 September 2019. Retrieved 9 September 2019.
  9. "Philippines Open World Cup Qualifying Campaign Vs. Syria And Guam". Philippine Football Federation. 31 August 2019. Retrieved 9 September 2019.
  10. "Azkals ease past Guam to get qualifying campaign up and running". FOX Sports Asia. 10 September 2019. Retrieved 10 September 2019.
  11. McPartlin, Patrick (10 September 2019). "Hibs kid Yrick Gallantes makes Philippines debut in 2022 World Cup qualifier". Edinburgh Evening News. Retrieved 10 September 2019.
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