Igor Oyono

Spanish footballer (born 2008)

Igor Oyono
Personal information
Full name	Igor Venancio Oyono Oyana
Date of birth	(2008-02-07) 7 February 2008 (age 16)
Place of birth	Barakaldo, Spain
Height	1.82 m (6 ft 0 in)
Position(s)	Striker
Team information
Current team	Bilbao Athletic
Number	31
Youth career
0000–2020	Barakaldo
2020–2024	Villarreal
2020–2021	→ Roda (loan)
2024–	Athletic Bilbao
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2024–	Bilbao Athletic	1	(0)
International career^‡
2022–2023	Spain U15	11	(9)
2023–	Spain U17	10	(3)
2023–	Spain U18	4	(0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 25 August 2024 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 04:19, 31 May 2024 (UTC)

Igor Venancio Oyono Oyana (born 7 February 2008) is a Spanish footballer who plays as a striker for Primera Federación team Bilbao Athletic.

Club career

As a youth player, Oyono joined the academy of Barakaldo CF, and helped the team win the league.^[1] In 2020, he joined the academy of Villarreal CF where he was considered one of the best prospects, playing in teams above his own age. In January 2024, he signed for Athletic Bilbao on a six-year contract.^[2]^[3]

International career

Oyono has represented Spain internationally at youth levels.^[1] He played for the under-17 team at the 2023 FIFA U-17 World Cup.^[3]

Style of play

Oyono mainly operates as a striker. He is left-footed and is known for his strength and speed.^[2]^[3]

Personal life

Oyono was born in Barakaldo (Biscay, Basque Country), Spain to Equatoguinean Fang parents.^[2] He holds Spanish and Equatoguinean citizenships.

Career statistics

As of match played 25 August 2024^[4]

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club	Season	League			Copa del Rey		Other		Total
Club	Season	Division	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Bilbao Athletic	2024–25	Primera Federación	1	0	–		0	0	1	0
Career total			1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0

References

^ ^a ^b "Igor Oyono: De Barakaldo, algunos ya hablan del nuevo "Williams"" [Igor Oyono: From Barakaldo, some are already talking about the new "Williams"] (in Spanish). castellonbase.com. 29 April 2022.
^ ^a ^b ^c "El Athletic va en serio a por Oyono" [Athletic is serious about Oyono] (in Spanish). as.com. 22 January 2024.
^ ^a ^b ^c "Igor Oyono, "la bomba" que ha reabierto la vieja 'guerra' entre Villarreal y Athletic" [Igor Oyono, "the bomb" who has re-opened the old 'war' between Villarreal and Athletic]. relevo.com. 23 January 2024.
^ Igor Oyono at Soccerway. Retrieved 30 August 2024.