22 Facts About Ian Poveda

Ian Poveda is a product of the Manchester City, Barcelona and Brentford youth systems and has been capped by England at youth level.

Ian Poveda joined the academy at Brentford during the 2014 off-season, having left Barcelona due to the club being prosecuted for signing minors illegally.

Ian Poveda departed Brentford in July 2016, due to the closure of the club's academy.

On 18 July 2016, Ian Poveda joined the academy at Premier League club Manchester City for an undisclosed fee and commenced a two-year scholarship.

Ian Poveda took part in Manchester City's First Team's pre-season tour of the United States in the summer of 2018.

In November 2019, Ian Poveda was called up to the Manchester City squad for their Champions League fixture against Atalanta.

In January 2020, Ian Poveda held talks with Serie A club Torino and Championship side Leeds United, with contact from Bundesliga side TSG Hoffenheim ahead of a possible move in the January window.

Ian Poveda was released by Leeds in June 2024 at the conclusion of his contract.

On 23 August 2021, Ian Poveda joined Championship club Blackburn Rovers on a season-long loan.

Blackburn later confirmed that following a scan, Ian Poveda suffered both a fracture and ligament damage in his left ankle which will likely see the player ruled out for a significant amount of time.

On 27 August 2022, Ian Poveda joined Championship side Blackpool on a season-long loan.

On 1 February 2024, Ian Poveda joined Championship side Sheffield Wednesday on loan for the remainder of the season.

Ian Poveda is eligible to play for England and Colombia at international level.

Ian Poveda won his maiden call into the England U16 squad in August 2015.

Ian Poveda was a member of the 2015 Nike International Tournament-winning squad.

Ian Poveda was a member of the U17 squad which won the 2016 Croatia Cup.

In March 2018, Ian Poveda received his first international call-up for 18 months, for U18 friendlies versus Qatar, Belarus and a mixed-age Argentina team.

Ian Poveda appeared in each match and scored three goals.

In December 2023 Ian Poveda was called up for the Colombia national team for the first time.

Ian Poveda plays predominantly as a winger or a forward, Ian Poveda is capable of playing on both flanks or through the middle as an attacking midfielder or as a false 9.

Ian Poveda describes himself as 'an attacking player, I can play right wing, left wing or in attacking midfield, I like to dribble with the ball, link up the play, score goals, create chances, assist and I work hard for the team'.

Ian Poveda said in December 2019 that Raheem Sterling was a big brother figure to him at Manchester City helping him with positioning and advice in training.