Johan Felipe Vázquez Ibarra

Johan Felipe Vázquez Ibarra is a Mexico international centre-back known for his left-footed play. Born in Navojoa in 1998, he developed in northern Mexico, progressing from Cimarrones de Sonora to Monterrey before joining UNAM Pumas in 2020. At Pumas, Vázquez established himself in Liga MX and helped the club reach the Guardianes 2020 final. He moved to Genoa in 2021, beginning his European career in Serie A. After Genoa’s relegation, he spent the 2022–23 season on loan at Cremonese, then returned to Genoa and continued as a regular defender. At international level, Johan Felipe Vázquez represented Mexico at the Tokyo Olympics, where the team won bronze, and he has also been involved in Gold Cup success. Primarily a left-sided centre-back, he contributes to defensive duels, build-up play and coverage across the back line.