Edwin Banguera İmişli Scout Report
Edwin Banguera
Quick Answer
Edwin Banguera played for Felgueiras 1932, CD Mafra, Gil Vicente and Sporting Covilhã in Portugal before joining İmişli in 2025. Standing 1.79m and left-footed, his biggest strength is the technical foundation built in Portuguese football; the key question is his adaptation to the Azerbaijani league’s different physical profile.
Player Info Card
| Full name | Edwin Fernando Venté Banguera |
| Date of birth | 12 August 1996 |
| Age | 29 |
| Place of birth | Cali, Colombia |
| Nationality | Colombia |
| Primary position | Left-Back |
| Shirt number | 29 |
| Current club | İmişli (2025) |
| Contract status | Not publicly confirmed |
Career History
| Period | Club | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Early career | Colombian academy clubs | Colombia |
| Career | Felgueiras 1932 | Portugal lower division |
| Career | CD Mafra | Portugal Liga 2/3 |
| Career | Gil Vicente | Portugal Primeira Liga |
| Career | Sporting Covilhã | Portugal lower division |
| 2025-present | İmişli | Azerbaijan Premier League |
Born in Cali, Banguera began his career in Colombia before moving to Portugal, where he played for Felgueiras 1932, CD Mafra, Gil Vicente and Sporting Covilhã. He joined İmişli in 2025 and became a regular in the club’s back line.
Playing Style & Assessment
Banguera offers a technical left-back profile shaped in Portuguese football, with his left-footed preference contributing to balance in defensive and attacking transitions.
Strengths
- Portuguese top-flight experience — Time at Primeira Liga club Gil Vicente points to familiarity with a high technical level.
- Natural left foot — His left-footed preference brings balance to defensive and attacking phases.
- Club continuity — Regular football at İmişli since 2025 points to good system fit.
Development Areas
- Contract clarity — Public sources do not confirm a current contract expiry date.
- Azerbaijani league sample — Having joined in 2025, his performance cannot yet be judged over a large sample.
- Attacking output — Detailed goal/assist data is limited in public sources.
Level Projection
Verdict: A left-back with a technical foundation from Portuguese football; worth tracking as a rotation option for mid-table Süper Lig sides seeking balance.
Sporting Director’s Note
| Current level | Süper Lig rotation left-back |
| Primary role | Left-Back |
| Transfer cost | Data insufficient |
| Key strength | Portuguese top-flight experience |
| Key risk | Contract clarity |
| Scout verdict | Track for another spell |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Edwin Banguera? A Colombian left-back who played in Portugal before joining İmişli in 2025.
Which foot does Edwin Banguera prefer? He is left-footed.
Sources & Methodology
This profile was compiled by cross-referencing Transfermarkt, the club’s official profile page, Wikipedia and accessible football data platforms. Tactical commentary and the level projection are GegenSports editorial assessments.
- Transfermarkt — Edwin Banguera profile data
- Soccerway — Edwin Fernando Venté Banguera career data
