Aníbal Leguizamón


Aníbal Andrés Leguizamón Espínola is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Emelec.

Career

Leguizamón had a youth spell with Arsenal de Sarandí, before beginning his senior career with Torneo Argentino B's Sportivo Barracas. In 2015, Leguizamón joined Argentino of Torneo Federal A. After four goals in seventy-two fixtures across two years, Leguizamón left Argentino in June 2017 after agreeing to sign for Defensores de Belgrano. He went on to score five goals against Gimnasia y Esgrima, Unión de Sunchales, Sarmiento and Estudiantes. On 20 June 2018, Leguizamón joined Primera B Nacional ex-club Arsenal de Sarandí. His professional debut arrived on 15 September during a defeat to Instituto.
In June 2019, Leguizamón headed to Ecuador with Serie A's Emelec on loan. He made his bow on 13 July against Fuerza Amarilla, scoring an own-goal within the first minute prior to coming off injured after seventeen. Upon returning from injury, Leguizamón made a total of twelve appearances across his twelve-month temporary spell and ended it as club captain. On 17 June 2020, Emelec activated their purchase option for Leguizamón.

Personal life

Leguizamón is the nephew of former footballers Darío Espínola and Oscar Espínola.

Career statistics

Honours

;Arsenal de Sarandí