Jiro Barriga Toyama
# Jiro Barriga Toyama

Jiro Barriga Toyama (バリガ 外山 ジロ, Bariga Toyama Jiro, born 28 April 1995) is a Panamanian footballer who plays as a midfielder.

## Career

### Youth and college career

In his youth, Barriga Toyama played for Chiba Prefectural Oihama High School [ja], and was a member of the youth academy of JEF United Chiba until 2013. In 2014, he was selected to the 28 finalist of "Nike Chance" Japan round. He moved to the United States to attend Barton Community College, making 25 appearances and scoring 7 goals in two seasons for the Cougars. In 2015, he transferred to Florida Gulf Coast University, where he played for the Eagles until 2016, scoring twice in 31 appearances.

### Amateur clubs

Barriga Toyama appeared for the Brooklyn Italians between 2014 and 2015, and managed to score a goal in the 2014 U.S. Open Cup against Jersey Express S.C. In 2016, he made two appearances and scored a goal for FC Wichita in the NPSL. In 2017, he made ten appearances in the PDL for K–W United FC. He returned to the NPSL in 2018, making one appearance for Laredo Heat.

### Forward Madison FC

After graduating in 2018, Barriga Toyama joined Minnesota United FC on trial during the 2019 pre-season. On 29 January, he scored a hat-trick in a friendly against FC Tucson. Minnesota United opted not to sign him, though he was noticed by the club's affiliate Forward Madison FC. On 5 March 2019, he signed with Madison, joining for the club's inaugural season in USL League One.

### Monterey Bay FC

On 1 March 2022, Barriga Toyama made the move to USL Championship side Monterey Bay. His contract option was declined by the club at the end of the season.

## Personal life

Barriga Toyama was born in Panama City, Panama, to a Colombian father and Japanese mother. He moved to Japan at the age of 2.

