23 Facts About Ismael Blanco

Ismael Blanco was born on 19 January 1983 and is an Argentine former professional footballer who played as a forward.

Ismael Blanco suffered a serious knee injury in 2004.

Ismael Blanco did not stay with Colon for long; on 10 August 2007, Blanco joined AEK Athens on loan.

Ismael Blanco got his first appearance in a UEFA Cup match against Red Bull Salzburg on 20 September 2007.

Ismael Blanco's performances led AEK Athens to announce the activation of the clause in his contract on 28 April 2008.

Ismael Blanco started his second season in AEK scoring the winning goal via a penalty against Panathinaikos in the year's first derby match.

Ismael Blanco stated to the press that he does not want to leave AEK and wants to be playing for many years in Greece.

Ismael Blanco scored a game-winner against arch-rivals Olympiakos in the 90th minute.

Ismael Blanco decided not to renew his contract with AEK and not to accept the proposal of AEK and he was released to a free agent.

Ismael Blanco promised that if ever returned to Greece that would be only to wear AEK Athens' colours.

On 18 August 2011, Ismael Blanco was signed by Mexican club San Luis.

Ismael Blanco managed to score two goals in 15 appearances for the Mexican League.

Ismael Blanco was highly rated back in 2007 when AEK snapped him up from Club Atletico Colon; the striker had enjoyed impressive spells on loan with Libertad and Olimpico.

On 24 February 2012, Ismael Blanco was signed by Polish club Legia Warsaw until 30 June 2012 with an option of extending to another season.

Ismael Blanco was released on 15 May 2012 as he did not fulfil the club's expectations, having only scored two goals in the Polish Cup.

Ismael Blanco did not fulfill the expectations of the club, not finding the net in 13 caps for the 2.

In February 2013, Ismael Blanco returned to his homeland, Argentina to join Lanus.

Ismael Blanco scored five goals in 16 appearances for the 2013 Torneo Final and Lanus took the third place.

On 17 August 2014 Ismael Blanco signed a two years' contract for Barcelona SC an Ecuadorian sports club based in Guayaquil.

Ismael Blanco previously played for Club Atletico Mitre in the Argentine second division where he scored three goals in 11 matches last season.

Ismael Blanco did not renew his contract with the Argentine club and decided to return to Greece at the age of 37.

On 26 September 2007, in a match against Veria, after putting AEK Athens in front, Ismael Blanco revealed a Zorro mask from his sock and drew a big Z in the air celebrating the winning goal.

Ismael Blanco kept doing so from time to time though referees usually punished him with a yellow card.