Ibai Sanz
Spanish footballer (born 2003)
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Ibai Sanz Bancalero (born 13 August 2003) is a Spanish footballer who plays as a forward for Córdoba CF, on loan from Athletic Bilbao.
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| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Ibai Sanz Bancalero | ||
| Date of birth | 13 August 2003 | ||
| Place of birth | Barakaldo, Spain | ||
| Height | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||
| Position | Forward | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team |
Córdoba (on loan from Athletic Bilbao) | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Barakaldo | |||
| 2019–2021 | Athletic Bilbao | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2021–2022 | Basconia | 32 | (7) |
| 2021– | Bilbao Athletic | 80 | (20) |
| 2022–2023 | → Gernika (loan) | 34 | (8) |
| 2023–2024 | → Sestao River (loan) | 29 | (4) |
| 2026– | → Córdoba (loan) | 0 | (0) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 9 June 2026 | |||
Career
Born in Barakaldo, Biscay, Basque Country, Sanz joined Athletic Bilbao's Lezama Facilities in 2019, from hometown side Barakaldo CF. Promoted to farm team CD Basconia in July 2021,[1] he made his senior debut with the reserves on 29 August of that year, coming on as a late substitute for Ewan Urain in a 1–0 Primera División RFEF away win over Zamora CF.[2]
Sanz was definitely promoted to the B-team in July 2022,[3] but was loaned to Segunda Federación side Gernika Club on 13 August.[4] On 5 July 2023, he moved to third division side Sestao River Club also in a temporary deal.[5]
Upon returning to the Lions in July 2024, Sanz returned to Bilbao Athletic, where he became a regular starter and scored 10 goals in each of his following two seasons. On 7 July 2026, he joined Segunda División side Córdoba CF on a one-year loan deal.[6]