Sebastien Ibeagha - Soccer News, Rumors, & Updates

Option picked up Ibeagha is returning to Dallas after his contract option was picked up, Dallas announced.

Impact Ibeagha played a large role for Dallas last season, and unsurprisingly had his contract picked up for 2026. The defender has been a huge part of the team in each of his three seasons in Dallas and should continue as a key part of the backline moving forward. He had 35 appearances, 32 starts and 2,919 minutes played last season.

NOVEMBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Petar Musa, Chris Cappis lead Dallas to 3-1 victory over Rapids

Petar Musa and Chris Cappis scored first-half goals to lead FC Dallas to a 3-1 victory over the Colorado Rapids

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Attempts four shots Ibeagha recorded four shots (two on goal) in Wednesday's 2-2 draw against San Jose Earthquakes.

Impact Prior to Wednesday, Ibeagha's 2025 shots were five. He almost equaled that against the Earthquakes. With his shots, Ibaegha has been quite accurate, with five of nine on goal.

JULY 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Dallas takes on Minnesota United in Western Conference action

Dallas hosts Minnesota United in Western Conference play

JULY 3, 2025 • Associated Press

Back for Dallas Ibeagha has served his one match suspension and will be an option for the clash with Minnesota on Friday.

Impact Ibeagha was forced to miss his first match of the season following a red against San Jose. He's been averaging about 5.9 clearances a game in 18 appearances, making 16 blocks while keeping two clean sheets for Dallas.

JUNE 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sees red Wednesday Ibeagha received a red card in the 85th minute of Wednesday's 4-2 defeat against San Jose and will therefore be suspended for their next contest.

Impact Ibeagha will miss Saturday's clash against San Diego due to suspension after being sent off late in Wednesday's game against San Jose. He has been an undisputed starter in central defense for Dallas, so his absence will force a change in the backline, with hope to see Osaze Urhoghide back fit for that game since they do not have many options left.

JUNE 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sebastien Ibeagha scores in stoppage time to rally Dallas to 3-3 draw with Cincinnati

Defender Sebastien Ibeagha scored in the second minute of second-half stoppage time as FC Dallas rallied for a 3-3 draw with FC Cincinnati

MAY 29, 2025 • Associated Press

Key defensive effort despite loss Ibeagha had one shot (zero on goal) in Saturday's 1-0 loss to Seattle Sounders FC.

Impact Ibeagha led the Dallas defensive effort Saturday with nine clearances and tallied a single block over his 90 minutes of play in the 1-0 defeat to Seattle. Over his most recent five appearances (five starts) the central defender has registered 37 clearances, five interceptions and three blocks while contributing to one clean sheet. Ibeagha has played every minute of Dallas's first eight league fixtures this season.

APRIL 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Andrew Gutman, Leonardo Barroso rally Fire to 3-1 victory in home opener for Dallas

Defenders Andrew Gutman and Leonardo Barroso scored two minutes apart late in the second half of Barroso’s league debut and the Chicago Fire spoiled FC Dallas’ home opener with a 3...

MARCH 9, 2025 • Associated Press

Returning to Dallas Ibeagha is returning to Dallas after his option for 2025 was picked up, Dallas announced.

Impact Ibeagha will be back in, Dallas after his contract option for 2025 was picked up. The defender was the top option in the defense for the past two season, and played a career-high 2,790 minutes in 2024. He will be one of the most important players heading into 2025 with Dallas.

NOVEMBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Makes six clearances in finale Ibeagha registered two tackles (one won), six clearances and three interceptions in Saturday's 2-1 victory versus Sporting Kansas City.

Impact Ibeagha led Dallas in clearances to help them earn the home win in the season finale. The centerback finished the campaign with 143 clearances in 31 starts. He also logged 28 tackles and 29 interceptions over that span.

OCTOBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dominant defensive performance Ibeagha recorded two shots (zero on goal) in Sunday's 0-0 draw against Portland Timbers.

Impact Ibeagha led the Dallas backline Sunday as they held on to earn a share of the points in their 0 - 0 draw with Portland. The ever-present figure in central defense for Dallas led the team with five clearances, his third successive match with five clearances. Ibeagha has made 30 appearances (30 starts) for Dallas in 2024, including having now played every minute of Dallas's last 11 MLS matches.

OCTOBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores on Wednesday Ibeagha scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Wednesday's 3-2 defeat versus San Jose Earthquakes. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 60th minute.

Impact Ibeagha netted Dallas' second goal of the game in the 90th minute with a well placed header assisted by Sebastian Lletget's corner. Ibeagha recorded five clearances, two interceptions and a tackle. He has started 29 games this season and has consistently averaged almost five clearances per game.

OCTOBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nine clearances Saturday Ibeagha registered one tackle (one won) and nine clearances in Saturday's 0-0 draw against Vancouver Whitecaps FC.

Impact Ibeagha kept his sixth clean sheet of the season Saturday and his first since July 14. He made an impressive nine clearances, his fourth match this season with nine or more. He also won one tackle and blocked one shot in his full 90 minutes of action.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Eligible to return Ibeagha has served his one match suspension and will be an option for Sunday's trip to SKC.

Impact Ibeagha will return to the lineup Sunday after having forced to serve a suspension for yellow cards. He's collected 79 clearances with 20 tackles (16 won) and 16 clearances in 19 appearances, all of them coming as starts.

JULY 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Set to miss first match of season Ibeagha generated one cross (zero accurate) and two tackles in Thursday's 3-2 win versus Portland Timbers. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 99th minute.

Impact Ibeagha has been given his first ban of the season and is set to miss his first match of the season. He's been an iron man for Dallas, starting and playing in every minutes this campaign, averaging about four clearances per game. Sam Junqua could see another start at center back, alongside Nkosi Tafari for the clash versus SKC.

JULY 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

One interception on Saturday Ibeagha generated one shot (zero on goal) in Saturday's 2-1 victory against Austin FC.

Impact Ibeagha made 10 clearances, the most by any player in the match. The 32-year-old became only the second player from FC Dallas to register 10 or more clearances in a single fixture this season. It was also the first time this season where Ibeagha made more than eight clearances in a fixture.

MAY 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nets rare goal Ibeagha scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-0 victory over Houston Dynamo.

Impact Ibeagha notched his first goal of the season Saturday, finding the net off of a Sam Janqua assist in the 80th minute. This was a rare goal for Ibeagha, being only his second since joining the league in 2018. He has now started in the club's past six matches after returning from injury, registering three interceptions, six tackles and 26 clearances during that span.

APRIL 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores own goal in loss Ibeagha recorded an own goal, two tackles (two won), five clearances and one interception in Saturday's 2-1 loss versus Colorado Rapids. In addition, he was given a yellow card in...

Impact Ibeagha scored the opening goal of the match in the 45th minute Saturday, however the goal went into his own net. He also made five clearances for the fourth consecutive match and picked up his first yellow card of the season as he played the full 90 minutes once again.

APRIL 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to starting XI Ibeagha had two clearances and one interception in Saturday's 3-1 defeat versus Vancouver Whitecaps FC.

Impact Ibeagha got back in the starting XI for Saturday's clash after recovering from a minor issue. The fact he was thrown straight back into the starting XI for the full 90 is a good sign that the injury wasn't overly serious. It's also a good sign that Ibeagha will be trusted for a big role in all matches moving forward.

MARCH 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Saturday Ibeagha (calf) is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash with Vancouver.

Impact Ibeagha is back in the starting XI, sending Omar Gonzalez back to the bench for Saturday's match. Ibeagha should be the preferred option in the backline moving forward now that he is fit once more.

MARCH 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Ibeagha (calf) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Red Bulls.

Impact Ibeagha is set to miss a second consecutive match, and the severity of the injury remains unclear. Ibeagha's next chance to play would come against Vancouver on March 16, and in the meantime, expect Omar Gonzalez to start in his place at center-back.

MARCH 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out with calf injury Ibeagha (calf) was not an option during Saturday's 2-1 loss to Montreal.

Impact Ibeagha started and played all 90 minutes during the home opener against San Jose, recording four clearances and two interceptions. If the defender has to sit out again for the trip to RBNY, then the veteran Omar Gonzalez will get the call again to start at center back for Dallas.

MARCH 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Makes four clearances in win Ibeagha had one tackle (one won), four clearances and two interceptions in Saturday's 2-1 victory against San Jose Earthquakes.

Impact Ibeagha had a good defensive outing to help Dallas win at home, leading them in clearances. That was no surprise at all, since the centerback logged 164 clearances in 34 appearances (29 starts) in 2023.

FEBRUARY 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Logs double-digit clearances in win Ibeagha made one tackle, 12 clearances, one interception and one block during Wednesday's 3-1 win over Real Salt Lake.

Impact Ibeagha was rock-solid at the heart of the defense, racking up a season-high 12 clearances, the third time he reaches double digits this season. With 126 clearances over 25 appearances, the center-back ranks sixth among all MLS players in that category.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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