Yrick Gallantes

Yrick Gallantes (born 14 January 2001) is a Filipino professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for the Azkals Development Team in the Philippines Football League, on loan from Hibernian of the Scottish Premiership. Internationally, he represents the Philippines national team.

Yrick Gallantes
Personal information
Full name Yrick Gallantes
Date of birth (2001-01-14) 14 January 2001
Place of birth Manila, Philippines
Height 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in)
Position(s) Left midfielder
Club information
Current team
 Azkals Development Team
(on loan from Hibernian)
Number 19
Youth career
Hibernian
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2019– Hibernian 0 (0)
2019–2020 → Gala Fairydean Rovers (loan) (0)
2020– → Azkals Development Team (loan) 5 (1)
National team‡
2019– Philippines U-23 4 (0)
2019– Philippines 1 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 16:33, 9 November 2020 (UTC)
‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 5 December 2019 (UTC)

Career

Hibernian

Galantes was born in the Philippines, but was raised in Scotland after his family emigrated there.[1] He started his football career in the Hibernian academy.[1] He first played for the club's development squad in October 2016, aged 15.[2]

Loan to Gala Fairydean Rovers

In July 2019, Galantes was sent out on loan to Lowland Football League club Gala Fairydean Rovers.[3][4] On 21 September, he scored in the first round of the Scottish Cup as Gala won 3–1 away over Dalbeattie Star.[5]

Loan to Azkals Development Team

In October 2020, Gallantes was loaned to the Azkals Development Team (ADT) of the Philippines Football League (PFL).[6] He started in ADT's first PFL match of the season on 28 October, a 1–0 loss to United City.[7] He scored his first PFL goal on 6 November, in a 5–0 victory over Maharlika Manila.[8]

International career

He is currently available to represent both the Philippines and Scotland.

U-23

Gallantes was part of the Philippines U-23 squad that competed in the 2019 Southeast Asian Games held in Philippines.[9]

Senior

In March 2019, Galantes received an invitation to train with the Philippines national team.[10] He was called up for the Philippines squad in August 2019, ahead of the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Syria and Guam.[11][12][13] He made his debut for the Philippines in a 4–1 win against Guam on 10 September.[14] He was part of the starting eleven of that match but was substituted out on the 36th minute for Javier Patino.[15]

References
  1. "Yrik Galantes aiming for club and country breakthrough this season". Hibernian FC. 18 July 2019. Retrieved 10 September 2019.
  2. Hardie, David (8 October 2016). "Hibs boss Neil Lennon says clubs must not rush young talent". The Scotsman. Archived from the original on 6 November 2020. Retrieved 10 September 2019.
  3. "YRIK GALANTES SEALS GALA FAIRYDEAN LOAN". Hibernian FC. 30 July 2019. Retrieved 9 September 2019.
  4. McPartlin, Patrick (31 July 2019). "Yrik Galantes secures Lowland League loan move as Hibs kid joins Gala Fairydean Rovers". Edinburgh Evening News. Archived from the original on 6 November 2020. Retrieved 9 September 2019.
  5. McPartlin, Patrick (23 September 2019). "Attacker nets in Scottish Cup tie, striker makes debut, forward helps club to top of table - Hibs loan round-up". Edinburgh Evening News. Archived from the original on 6 November 2020. Retrieved 6 November 2020.
  6. McPartlin, Patrick (6 October 2020). "Hibs give Yrick Gallantes update as youngsters sign up before deadline and Kyle Magennis arrival completes transfer business". Edinburgh Evening News. Archived from the original on 9 October 2020. Retrieved 6 October 2020.
  7. Rabelas, John Maverick (28 October 2020). "United City bag season opener". Huddle. Archived from the original on 1 November 2020. Retrieved 6 November 2020.
  8. Terrado, Reuben (6 November 2020). "Gayoso hits two goals, sets up two others in five-goal ADT rout of Maharlika". Sports Interactive Network Philippines (SPIN.ph). Archived from the original on 6 November 2020. Retrieved 6 November 2020.
  9. "Young Azkals take shape for SEA Games as 23-man squad finalized". Huddle PH. 20 November 2019. Retrieved 20 November 2019.
  10. "Hibs youngster Yrick Gallantes handed international call – before playing a match for Easter Road outfit". Deadline News. 22 March 2019. Retrieved 9 September 2019.
  11. "Asian Cup vets, youngsters banner PH Azkals 23-man squad". Inquirer. 31 August 2019. Retrieved 9 September 2019.
  12. "Cooper bares 23-man Azkals roster". Inquirer. 1 September 2019. Retrieved 9 September 2019.
  13. "Philippines Open World Cup Qualifying Campaign Vs. Syria And Guam". Philippine Football Federation. 31 August 2019. Retrieved 9 September 2019.
  14. "Azkals ease past Guam to get qualifying campaign up and running". FOX Sports Asia. 10 September 2019. Retrieved 10 September 2019.
  15. McPartlin, Patrick (10 September 2019). "Hibs kid Yrick Gallantes makes Philippines debut in 2022 World Cup qualifier". Edinburgh Evening News. Retrieved 10 September 2019.



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