Ruben Bover Izquierdo
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Ruben Bover Izquierdo is a Spanish
footballer who plays for Charlton Athletic
.
He plays primarily as a right or left winger, but can also play as an attacking midfielder or a striker.
. When he was 17, he moved to England
and signed for non-League
side Kidderminster Harriers
.
during the summer of 2010. He impressed during pre-season friendlies often playing back up to winger Daryl Taylor
. Following Taylor's departure, however, Izquierdo became first choice winger. He scored two goals in 21 appearances for the side before being offered a trial at then manager, Tony Thorpe
's former club Queens Park Rangers
. However, the trial was unsuccessful but Izquierdo opted to look for a Football League club opposed to returning to Halesowen Town.
announced on their website the signing of Izquierdo after impressing during trials and friendlies played towards the end of the 2010–11 season. He was handed the number 21 shirt ahead of the 2011–12 season.
Izquierdo made his first competitive start for the club in a 2–1 win over Reading
in the League Cup
where he hit the post in the last few minutes of the game.
Spanish people
The Spanish are citizens of the Kingdom of Spain. Within Spain, there are also a number of vigorous nationalisms and regionalisms, reflecting the country's complex history....
footballer who plays for Charlton Athletic
Charlton Athletic F.C.
Charlton Athletic Football Club is an English professional football club based in Charlton, in the London Borough of Greenwich. They compete in Football League One, the third tier of English football. The club was founded on 9 June 1905, when a number of youth clubs in the southeast London area,...
.
He plays primarily as a right or left winger, but can also play as an attacking midfielder or a striker.
Early life
Izquierdo was born in Majorca and he studied in San Cayetano's school. He has a brother called Ivan, and his parents Juan and Maribel.Early career
Bover Izquierdo began his career at the academy of MallorcaRCD Mallorca
Real Club Deportivo Mallorca is a Spanish football team based on Palma, Majorca, in the Balearic Islands. Founded on 5 March 1916, the team currently plays in the Spanish first division, holding home games at Son Moix....
. When he was 17, he moved to England
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
and signed for non-League
Non-league football
Non-League football is football in England played at a level below that of the Premier League and The Football League. The term non-League was commonly used well before 1992 when the top football clubs in England all belonged to The Football League; all clubs who were not a part of The Football...
side Kidderminster Harriers
Kidderminster Harriers F.C.
Kidderminster Harriers F.C. are an English football club based in Kidderminster, Worcestershire formed in 1886 They currently play in the Conference National and have played at Aggborough Stadium since they were formed...
.
Halesowen Town
Following his release by cash strapped Kidderminster, he joined Halesowen TownHalesowen Town F.C.
Halesowen Town is an English association football club formed in 1873, since 2011 playing in the Southern League Division One South & West]]. The team is nicknamed "The Yeltz".-History:...
during the summer of 2010. He impressed during pre-season friendlies often playing back up to winger Daryl Taylor
Daryl Taylor
Daryl Shea Taylor is an English footballer who plays in midfield and is currently a Free Agent-Walsall:...
. Following Taylor's departure, however, Izquierdo became first choice winger. He scored two goals in 21 appearances for the side before being offered a trial at then manager, Tony Thorpe
Tony Thorpe
Anthony "Tony" Thorpe is an English footballer who plays as a striker for Thurmaston Town. As a professional he notably played for Luton Town, Bristol City and Queens Park Rangers. He also played in the Football League for Reading, Rotherham United, Swindon Town, Colchester United and Grimsby Town...
's former club Queens Park Rangers
Queens Park Rangers F.C.
Queens Park Rangers Football Club is an English professional football club, based in White City, Hammersmith and Fulham, west London. As the 2010-11 Football League Championship champions, they now play in the top tier of English football the Premier League, for the first time in 15 years...
. However, the trial was unsuccessful but Izquierdo opted to look for a Football League club opposed to returning to Halesowen Town.
Charlton Athletic
In July 2011, Charlton AthleticCharlton Athletic F.C.
Charlton Athletic Football Club is an English professional football club based in Charlton, in the London Borough of Greenwich. They compete in Football League One, the third tier of English football. The club was founded on 9 June 1905, when a number of youth clubs in the southeast London area,...
announced on their website the signing of Izquierdo after impressing during trials and friendlies played towards the end of the 2010–11 season. He was handed the number 21 shirt ahead of the 2011–12 season.
Izquierdo made his first competitive start for the club in a 2–1 win over Reading
Reading F.C.
Reading Football Club is an English association football club based in the town of Reading, Berkshire who currently play in the Championship...
in the League Cup
Football League Cup
The Football League Cup, commonly known as the League Cup or, from current sponsorship, the Carling Cup, is an English association football competition. Like the FA Cup, it is played on a knockout basis...
where he hit the post in the last few minutes of the game.