Jair Collahuazo
Personal information
Full name Jair Antonio Collahuazo Vaca[1]
Date of birth (2006-01-21) 21 January 2006
Place of birth Esmeraldas, Esmeraldas, Ecuador[1]
Height 1.96 m (6 ft 5 in)
Position(s) Central defender
Team information
Current team
 Emelec
Number 33
Youth career
Emelec
International career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2022– Ecuador U17 11 (0)

Jair Antonio Collahuazo Vaca (born 21 January 2006) is an Ecuadorian footballer who plays as a central defender for Ecuadorian Serie A club Emelec.

Club career

Collahuazo's first team debut with Emelec was postponed due to a call-up for a microcycle with the Ecuador under-17 team in September 2023, with teammate Diogo Bagüí drafted in to cover for an injury crisis instead.[2][3]

International career

Collahuazo was called up to the Ecuador under-17 team for the 2023 South American U-17 Championship, and despite not starting in the first match, established himself as one of Ecuador's key players as the nation finished second place to Brazil.[4]

He was called up again for the 2023 FIFA U-17 World Cup, stating that if his teammates were all focused, they could win the tournament.[5][6]

Style of play

Initially a midfielder when he began playing football at the age of eight, Collahuazo was converted to a defender during his career, due to his imposing height - standing at 1.96 m.[7] He has named compatriot Piero Hincapié as an inspiration to him, stating that he hopes to follow in the Ecuador international's footsteps.[7]

References

  1. 1 2 Jair Collahuazo at WorldFootball.net
  2. ↑ "Oficial: Jair Collahuazo se sumará al microciclo de La Tri después de jugar ante Mushuc Runa" [Official: Jair Collahuazo will join the La Tri microcycle after playing against Mushuc Runa]. ole.com.ar (in Spanish). 18 September 2023.
  3. ↑ Carvajal, Javier (22 September 2023). "No sería Collahuazo, el reemplazo de León es hijo de una ex gloria de Emelec" [It would not be Collahuazo, León's replacement is the son of a former Emelec glory]. nacionfutbol.com.ec (in Spanish). Retrieved 9 November 2023.
  4. ↑ "Jair Collahuazo la gran promesa de Emelec que espera tener un espacio" [Jair Collahuazo, the great promise of Emelec who hopes to have a space]. hinchaemelecista.com (in Spanish). 25 April 2023. Retrieved 9 November 2023.
  5. ↑ "Jair Collahuazo: "Si todos pensamos igual, podemos traer la copa"" [Jair Collahuazo: "If we all think the same, we can bring the cup"]. ole.com.ar (in Spanish). 24 October 2023. Retrieved 9 November 2023.
  6. ↑ "Jaír Collahuazo y el objetivo de Ecuador para el Mundial Sub-17 de Indonesia: Podemos traer la copa si estamos enfocados" [Jaír Collahuazo and Ecuador's goal for the Under-17 World Cup in Indonesia: We can bring the cup if we are focused]. eluniverso.com (in Spanish). 24 October 2023. Retrieved 9 November 2023.
  7. 1 2 Pin, Daniel (9 April 2023). "Jair Collahuazo: "Tenemos equipo para ser campeones sudamericanos"" [Jair Collahuazo: “We have a team to be South American champions"]. expreso.ec (in Spanish). Retrieved 9 November 2023.
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