Víctor Ibarbo

Born in Tumaco, Colombia, Ibarbo started his career at Club La Cantera before moving to Atlético Nacional, where he started his professional career and quickly promoted to the first team.{{cite news|title=Víctor Ibarbo, la apuesta de Nacional|url=https://www.elespectador.com/deportes/futbolcolombiano/victor-ibarbo-apuesta-de-nacional-articulo-610370|publisher=El Espectador|language=es|date=14 January 2016|access-date=7 June 2018}}

Ibarbo made his Atlético Nacional debut in a 1–0 loss against Envigado on 21 February 2008.{{cite news|title="Vendrán años mejores en Europa": Ibarbo|url=http://www.elcolombiano.com/deportes/futbol-europeo/vendran-anos-mejores-en-europa--ibarbo-KE3273826|publisher=El Colombiano|language=es|date=13 December 2015|access-date=7 June 2018}} Throughout the 2008 season, he quickly established himself in the starting eleven for the side, playing in the midfield position.{{cite news|title=Barrabás pide levantar la cabeza|url=http://www.elcolombiano.com/historico/barrabas_pide_levantar_la_cabeza-FREC_6968|publisher=El Colombiano|language=es|date=21 July 2008|access-date=7 June 2018}}
{{cite news|title=Día de estrenos verdes|url=http://www.elcolombiano.com/historico/dia_de_estrenos_verdes-BSEC_7542|publisher=El Colombiano|language=es|date=25 July 2008|access-date=7 June 2018}}
{{cite news|title=Verdes procuran la Equidad|url=http://www.elcolombiano.com/historico/verdes_procuran_la_equidad-AEEC_11771|publisher=El Colombiano|language=es|date=29 August 2008|access-date=7 June 2018}} This resulted in him making 16 appearances for the side later in the season.

Ahead of the 2009 season, Ibarbo was linked with a move to Serie A side Udinese, which saw his teammate Juan Camilo Zúñiga moved a year before.{{cite news|title=El futuro de Víctor Ibarbo estaría en Italia|url=http://www.elcolombiano.com/historico/el_futuro_de_victor_ibarbo_estaria_en_italia-JHEC_27853|publisher=El Colombiano|language=es|date=16 January 2009|access-date=7 June 2018}} Despite this, he continued to remain in the first team regular for the club.{{cite news|title=El talento verde espera que le hagan el guiño|url=http://www.elcolombiano.com/historico/el_talento_verde_espera_que_le_hagan_el_guino-LGEC_34186|publisher=El Colombiano|language=es|date=3 March 2009|access-date=7 June 2018}}
{{cite news|title=Copa Colombia generó primer punto verde|url=http://www.elcolombiano.com/historico/copa_colombia_genero_primer_punto_verde-CGEC_34363|publisher=El Colombiano|language=es|date=4 March 2009|access-date=7 June 2018}}
{{cite news|title=Víctor Ibarbo escuchó y aprendió|url=http://www.elcolombiano.com/historico/victor_ibarbo_escucho_y_aprendio-JLEC_68436|publisher=El Colombiano|language=es|date=23 November 2009|access-date=7 June 2018}} However, on 5 April 2009, Ibarbo was sent–off in the 59th minute, just 13 minutes after coming on as a substitute at half–time, in a 2–0 loss against Once Caldas.{{cite news|title=Nacional entra a cambio extremo|url=http://www.elcolombiano.com/historico/cambio_extremo_promete_la_dirigencia_verdolaga-NGEC_39015|publisher=El Colombiano|language=es|date=6 April 2009|access-date=7 June 2018}} After returning from suspension, he then scored his first goal for the club on 14 May 2009, in a 2–1 win over Independiente Medellín.{{cite news|title=Nacional hundió más al DIM|url=http://www.elcolombiano.com/historico/nacional_hundio_mas_al_dim-JJEC_43831|publisher=El Colombiano|language=es|date=13 May 2009|access-date=7 June 2018}} During the summer transfer window, Udinese continued to be interested in signing Ibarbo and the deal was agreed.{{cite web|url=http://www.eltiempo.com/archivo/documento/CMS-4756111|title=Volante colombiano Víctor Ibarbo jugará en Udinese del fútbol italiano|publisher=El Tiempo|language=es|access-date=7 June 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131003041600/http://www.eltiempo.com/archivo/documento/CMS-4756111|archive-date=3 October 2013|url-status=dead}} However, the move never materialised and stayed at the club to allow him to participate in the Categoría Primera A.{{cite news|title=Los que llegaron y los que salieron de los 18 clubes de Colombia|url=http://www.futbolred.com/archivo/documento/CMS-5599192|publisher=Futbol Red|language=es|date=11 July 2009|access-date=7 June 2018}} In the Torneo Finalización semi-finals, Ibarbo played an important role in a 2–1 win over Deportes Tolima when he set up two goals on 22 November 2009.{{cite news|title=Hacía falta ganar|url=http://www.elcolombiano.com/historico/hacia_falta_ganar-LLEC_68311|publisher=El Colombiano|language=es|date=22 November 2009|access-date=7 June 2018}} Despite his performance, this was not enough to help Nacional qualify for the finals, but a huge overturn from the Apertura where they finished second to last in the table. Despite suffering from injuries and suspension later in the season,{{cite news|title=Nacional tendrá cuatro novedades el domingo|url=http://www.elcolombiano.com/historico/nacional_tendra_cuatro_novedades_el_domingo-DIEC_51525|publisher=El Colombiano|language=es|date=15 July 2009|access-date=7 June 2018}}
{{cite news|title=Vélez y Mendoza maquillaron a Nacional|url=http://www.elcolombiano.com/historico/velez_y_mendoza_maquillaron_a_nacional-AIEC_59999|publisher=El Colombiano|language=es|date=16 September 2009|access-date=7 June 2018}}
{{cite news|title=Nacional respira tras vencer a Envigado 2-1|url=http://www.elcolombiano.com/historico/nacional_respira_tras_vencer_a_envigado_2-1-CLEC_65799|publisher=El Colombiano|language=es|date=31 October 2009|access-date=7 June 2018}}
{{cite news|title= Clásico de necesidad y sosiego|url=http://www.elcolombiano.com/historico/clasico_de_necesidad_y_sosiego-ELEC_66507|publisher=El Colombiano|language=es|date=6 November 2009|access-date=7 June 2018}} Ibarbo finished the 2009 season making 30 appearances and scoring once in all competitions.

Ibarbo started out the 2010 season mostly on the substitute bench.{{cite news|title=Stalin Motta vino a pelear un lugar en el Nacional|url=http://www.elcolombiano.com/historico/stalin_motta_viene_a_pelear_un_puesto-KKEC_73687|publisher=El Colombiano|language=es|date=11 January 2010|access-date=7 June 2018}}
{{cite news|title=Ibarbo y Berrío estarán en el banco ante Quindío|url=http://www.elcolombiano.com/historico/ibarbo_y_berrio_estaran_en_el_banco_ante_quindio-PKEC_78412|publisher=El Colombiano|language=es|date=16 February 2010|access-date=7 June 2018}} By April, Ibarbo soon quickly regained his place in the starting lineup in the first team.{{cite news|title=Nacional sí sabía jugar bien, agradar y ganar|url=http://www.elcolombiano.com/historico/nacional_si_sabia_jugar_bien_agradar_y_ganar-KWEC_84824|publisher=El Colombiano|language=es|date=7 April 2010|access-date=7 June 2018}}
{{cite news|title=Nacional echa los restos|url=http://www.elcolombiano.com/historico/nacional_echa_los_restos-GWEC_88680|publisher=El Colombiano|language=es|date=7 May 2010|access-date=7 June 2018}}
{{cite news|title=La titularidad es vital para Ibarbo|url=http://www.elcolombiano.com/historico/la_titularidad_es_vital_para_ibarbo-MEEC_103870|publisher=El Colombiano|language=es|date=10 September 2010|access-date=7 June 2018}} He then played a role when he made six assists in three matches against Cortuluá (twice),{{cite news|title=Técnico Santa rescata armonía verde|url=http://www.elcolombiano.com/historico/tecnico_santa_rescata_armonia_verde-FWEC_85303|publisher=El Colombiano|language=es|date=11 April 2010|access-date=7 June 2018}} Independiente Medellín,{{cite news|title=Perder así da piedra|url=http://www.elcolombiano.com/historico/perder_asi_da_piedra-PWEC_85846|publisher=El Colombiano|language=es|date=16 April 2010|access-date=7 June 2018}} and Real Cartagena.{{cite news|title=Síntesis de la fecha 14 de la Liga Postobón|url=https://www.elespectador.com/deportes/futbolcolombiano/articulo201185-jornada-de-placemes-santa-fe-y-junior|publisher=El Colombiano|language=es|date=19 April 2010|access-date=7 June 2018}} On 2 May 2010, he scored his first goal of the season in a 3–2 win over Deportivo Pereira.{{cite news|title=Jornada de plácemes para Santa Fe y Júnior|url=https://www.elespectador.com/deportes/futbolcolombiano/articulo201185-jornada-de-placemes-santa-fe-y-junior|publisher=El Espectador|language=es|date=2 May 2010|access-date=7 June 2018}} Ibarbo scored two more goals later in the season.{{cite web|url=https://www.atlnacional.com.co/noticias/lo-de-santa-fue-impecable/|title=LO DE SANTA FUE IMPECABLE|publisher=Atlético Nacional|language=es|date=30 August 2010|access-date=7 June 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180602192416/https://www.atlnacional.com.co/noticias/lo-de-santa-fue-impecable/|archive-date=2 June 2018|url-status=live}}
{{cite web|url=https://www.atlnacional.com.co/noticias/empate-con-huila/|title=EMPATE CON HUILA|publisher=Atlético Nacional|language=es|date=20 September 2010|access-date=7 June 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180602192434/https://www.atlnacional.com.co/noticias/empate-con-huila/|archive-date=2 June 2018|url-status=live}} Despite missing out two matches in the 2010 season,{{cite news|title=Nacional: a cambiar rumbo en Palogrande|url=http://www.elcolombiano.com/historico/nacional_a_cambiar_rumbo_en_palogrande-JWEC_88221|publisher=El Colombiano|language=es|date=5 May 2010|access-date=7 June 2018}}
{{cite web|url=https://www.atlnacional.com.co/noticias/sancionado-ibarbo/|title=SANCIONADO IBARBO|publisher=Atlético Nacional|language=es|date=27 October 2010|access-date=7 June 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180602194946/https://www.atlnacional.com.co/noticias/sancionado-ibarbo/|archive-date=2 June 2018|url-status=live}} Ibarbo went on to make 40 appearances and scoring 3 times in all competitions.

Ahead of the 2011 season, Ibarbo switched number shirt to 8.{{cite news|title=Solo falta el 10 para que carbure Nacional|url=http://www.elcolombiano.com/historico/solo_falta_el_10_para_que_carbure_nacional-HDEC_118258|publisher=El Colombiano|language=es|date=11 January 2011|access-date=7 June 2018}} At the start of the season, however, Ibarbo missed the first two matches, due to an injury.{{cite news|title=Los equipos paisas gozan de buena salud|url=http://www.elcolombiano.com/historico/los_equipos_paisas_gozan_de_buena_salud-EGEC_120774|publisher=El Colombiano|language=es|date=1 February 2011|access-date=7 June 2018}}
{{cite news|title=Los víctor volvieron y pintan como titulares|url=http://www.elcolombiano.com/historico/los_victor_volvieron_y_pintan_como_titulares-FGEC_122465|publisher=El Colombiano|language=es|date=15 February 2011|access-date=7 June 2018}} On 20 February 2011 he returned from injury in a 3–1 win over América de Cali.{{cite news|title=Nacional y Rentería se sobraron|url=http://www.elcolombiano.com/historico/con_tres_goles_de_renteria_nacional_derroto_al_america-NGEC_122971|publisher=El Colombiano|language=es|date=20 February 2011|access-date=7 June 2018}} Ibarbo quickly regained his first team place for the side since recovering.{{cite news|title=Nacional le aguó la fiesta a Santa Fe|url=http://www.elcolombiano.com/historico/nacional_le_aguo_la_fiesta_a_santa_fe-LGEC_123945|publisher=El Colombiano|language=es|date=27 February 2011|access-date=7 June 2018}}
{{cite news|title=Intenciones de Nacional no son verso|url=http://www.elcolombiano.com/historico/intenciones_de_nacional_no_son_verso-CGEC_125645|publisher=El Colombiano|language=es|date=13 March 2011|access-date=7 June 2018}} After receiving criticism for his performance in recent matches, he was able to redeem it when he scored his first goal of the season, in a 2–1 loss against Boyacá Chicó.{{cite news|title=La alegría tiene cara de Ibarbo|url=http://www.elcolombiano.com/historico/la_alegria_tiene_cara_de_ibarbo-DGEC_128038|publisher=El Colombiano|language=es|date=1 April 2011|access-date=7 June 2018}}
{{cite news|title=Atlético Nacional se quedó con ganas de liderato|url=https://www.elespectador.com/content/atlético-nacional-se-quedó-con-ganas-de-liderato|publisher=El Espectador|language=es|date=9 April 2011|access-date=7 June 2018}} A month later, on 11 May 2011, Ibarbo scored his second goal of the season, in a 2–2 draw against Deportes Quindío.{{cite news|title=Nacional empató con Quindío e Itagüí venció a Pereira|url=https://www.elespectador.com/content/nacional-empató-con-quindío-e-itagüí-venció-pereira|publisher=El Espectador|language=es|date=11 May 2011|access-date=7 June 2018}} In a match against La Equidad for the 2011 Liga Postobón Apertura, Ibarbo played in both legs, as the results were 3–3 all on aggregate and Atlético Nacional ended up winning its 11th National title after beating in the penalty shootout.{{cite news|title=Equidad remonta y se va con la ventaja a enfrentar a Nacional en Medellín|url=https://www.elespectador.com/content/equidad-remonta-y-se-va-con-la-ventaja-enfrentar-nacional-en-medellín|publisher=El Espectador|language=es|date=12 June 2011|access-date=7 June 2018}}
{{cite news|title=Atlético Nacional, campeón de la Liga|url=https://www.elespectador.com/content/atl%C3%A9tico-nacional-campe%C3%B3n-de-la-liga|publisher=El Espectador|language=es|date=18 June 2011|access-date=7 June 2018}}
{{cite news|title=La dicha fue de los ángeles|url=http://www.elcolombiano.com/historico/la_dicha_fue_de_los_angeles-CFEC_138028|publisher=El Colombiano|language=es|date=18 June 2011|access-date=7 June 2018}} By the time of his departure, Ibarbo went on to make 22 appearances and scoring 2 times in all competitions this season.

File:Víctor Ibarbo.jpg in March 2012.]]

On 4 July 2011, Ibarbo transferred from Atlético Nacional to Cagliari, having previously been close to a move to Udinese two years prior.{{cite news|title=Ibarbo fue transferido al fútbol italiano, confirma Atlético Nacional|trans-title=Ibarbo was transferred to Italian football, confirm Atlético Nacional|url=http://www.colombia.com/futbol/noticias/sdi/14192/ibarbo-fue-transferido-al-futbol-italiano-confirma-atletico-nacional|access-date=12 November 2014|publisher=Colombia.com|date=4 July 2011|language=es}}
{{cite news|title=Víctor Ibarbo jugará en el Cagliari de Italia|url=https://www.elespectador.com/content/v%C3%ADctor-ibarbo-jugar%C3%A1-en-el-cagliari-de-italia|publisher=El Espectador|language=de|date=5 July 2011|access-date=7 June 2018}}

Ibarbo made his Cagliari debut, where he came on as a substitute for Thiago Ribeiro in the 51st minute, in a 2–1 win over Roma in the opening game of the season.{{cite news|title=La Roma parte male Cagliari, colpo grosso|url=http://www.repubblica.it/sport/calcio/serie-a/roma/2011/09/11/news/roma_cagliari-21519058/|publisher=La Repubblica|language=it|date=11 September 2011|access-date=7 June 2018}} Since joining the club, he appeared on the substitute bench in number of matches.{{cite news|title=La squadra segna poco Ballardini lancia Ibarbo|url=http://www.repubblica.it/sport/calcio/serie-a/cagliari/2011/11/22/news/cagliari_ibarbo_ballardini-25426172/|publisher=La Repubblica|language=it|date=22 November 2011|access-date=7 June 2018}} By mid–November, he began to make his way to the starting eleven.{{cite news|title=Cagliari, Ibarbo: "Sto facendo del mio meglio"|url= https://www.tuttomercatoweb.com/altre-notizie/cagliari-ibarbo-sto-facendo-del-mio-meglio-309222 |publisher=Tutto Mercato Web|language=it|date=22 November 2011|access-date=7 June 2018}}
{{cite news|title=Armero e Ibarbo, Colombia express|url=http://archiviostorico.gazzetta.it//2012/febbraio/19/Armero_Ibarbo_Colombia_express_ga_10_12021917383.shtml|publisher=La Gazzetta Dello Sport|language=it|date=19 February 2012|access-date=7 June 2018}} On 4 December 2011 he scored his first goal for the club in a 1–0 win over Catania.{{cite news|title= Prodezza di Ibarbo Il Cagliari sbanca Catania|url=http://www.repubblica.it/sport/calcio/serie-a/catania/2011/12/04/news/la_diretta-26063632/|publisher=La Repubblica|language=it|date=4 December 2011|access-date=7 June 2018}} Ibarbo later scored two more goals later in the season.{{cite news|title=Cagliari, giorno da padrone Genoa ancora in vacanza|url=http://www.repubblica.it/sport/calcio/serie-a/cagliari/2012/01/08/news/cagliari_genoa-27767765/|publisher=La Repubblica|language=it|date=8 January 2012|access-date=7 June 2018}}
{{cite news|title=Cagliari, tre punti d'oro Il Catania spreca troppo|url=http://www.repubblica.it/sport/calcio/serie-a/cagliari/2012/04/24/news/cagliari_catania-33888957/|publisher=La Repubblica|language=it|date=24 April 2012|access-date=7 June 2018}} He provided a double assist for the club's third goal in a game, in a 6–3 loss against Napoli on 9 March 2012.{{cite news|title=Pokerissimo Napoli Il Cagliari naufraga|url=http://www.repubblica.it/sport/calcio/serie-a/napoli/2012/03/09/news/napoli_cagliari-31273716/|publisher=La Repubblica|language=it|date=9 March 2012|access-date=7 June 2018}} Ibarbo played in every Cagliari's matches in his first season, as he went on to make 39 appearances and scoring 3 times in all competitions. At the end of the 2011–12 season, Ibarbo was praised by the club's then owner Massimo Cellino.{{cite news|title="Nainggolan non parte Terremo i nostri gioielli"|url=http://www.repubblica.it/sport/calcio/serie-a/cagliari/2012/06/12/news/cellino_mercato_nainggolan-37070155/?ref=search|publisher=La Repubblica|language=it|date=12 June 2012|access-date=7 June 2018}}

In the 2012–13 season, Ibarbo continued to remain in the first team for the side, though he found himself behind a pecking order in the midfield position and was placed on the substitute bench as a result.{{cite news|title=Dallo scontento Pinilla al contratto di Nené: i problemi offensivi del Cagliari|url=https://www.tuttomercatoweb.com/serie-a/dallo-scontento-pinilla-al-contratto-di-nene-i-problemi-offensivi-del-cagliari-399746|publisher=Tutto Mercato Web|language=it|date=16 November 2012|access-date=7 June 2018}}
{{cite news|title=ESCLUSIVA TMW - Calleri: "Pabon e Ibarbo non sono sul mercato"|url=https://www.tuttomercatoweb.com/serie-a/esclusiva-tmw-calleri-pabon-e-ibarbo-non-sono-sul-mercato-408435|publisher=Tutto Mercato Web|language=it|date=19 December 2012|access-date=7 June 2018}} Despite this, Ibarbo played a role in the fourth round of Coppa Italia against Pescara on 5 December 2012 when he set up twice for Thiago Ribeiro, who scored a hat–trick, in a 4–2 win to progress to the quarter–final.{{cite news|title=Coppa Italia, Cagliari-Pescara 4-2: show di Thiago Ribeiro, sardi gli ottavi|url=http://www.repubblica.it/sport/calcio/serie-a/2012/12/05/news/coppa_italia_cagliari_pescara-48153672/|publisher=La Repubblica|language=it|date=5 December 2012|access-date=7 June 2018}} By January, he later regained his first team place and started in number of matches.{{cite news|title=Amauri e Ibarbo: la rivincita degli accantonati|url=https://www.tuttomercatoweb.com/serie-a/amauri-e-ibarbo-la-rivincita-degli-accantonati-431118|publisher=Tutto Mercato Web|language=it|date=11 March 2013|access-date=7 June 2018}}
{{cite news|title=Cagliari, Lopez: "Col Genoa non è decisiva"|url=http://www.repubblica.it/sport/calcio/serie-a/cagliari/2013/01/12/news/cagliari_pre_genoa-50405846/|publisher=La Repubblica|language=it|date=12 January 2013|access-date=7 June 2018}}
{{cite news|title=Stanno tutti bene, Pulga e Lopez sorridono abbondanza in attacco: sicuri Cossu e Ibarbo|url=http://ricerca.repubblica.it/repubblica/archivio/repubblica/2013/03/30/stanno-tutti-bene-pulga-lopez-sorridono-abbondanza.html|publisher=La Repubblica|language=it|date=30 March 2013|access-date=7 June 2018}} On 10 February 2013 Ibarbo scored his first goal of the season, in a 1–1 draw against AC Milan.{{cite news|title=Cagliari-Milan 1-1: un rigore di Balotelli salva i rossoneri|url=https://www.gazzetta.it/Calcio/Squadre/Cagliari/10-02-2013/cagliari-milan-1-1-rigore-salva-rossoneri-914228555459.shtml|publisher=La Gazzetta Dello Sport|language=it|date=10 February 2013|access-date=7 June 2018}} A month later, on 10 March 2013, he scored a hat-trick in a 3–1 win over Sampdoria, having only scored once in 23 previous games that season.{{cite news|last1=Bandini|first1=Paolo|title=Cagliari's fans get a win to cheer – it's just a pity they can't see it|url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/blog/2013/mar/11/cagliari-sampdoria-behind-closed-doors-seriea|access-date=12 November 2014|work=The Guardian|date=11 March 2013}} Ibarbo later scored two more goals in the season, in a 1–1 draw against regaining league champion, Juventus on 11 May 2013.{{cite news|title=Napoli-Cagliari 3-2, Insigne avvicina la Champions|url=http://www.repubblica.it/sport/calcio/serie-a/2013/04/21/news/napoli_batte_cagliari-57180009/|publisher=La Repubblica|language=it|date=21 April 2013|access-date=7 June 2018}}
{{cite news|title=Juventus-Cagliari 1-1, grande festa ma niente record|url=http://www.repubblica.it/sport/calcio/serie-a/juventus/2013/05/11/news/juventus_cagliari_pareggio-58598096/|publisher=La Repubblica|language=it|date=11 May 2013|access-date=7 June 2018}} Despite missing out three matches during the season,{{cite news|title="Roma pericolosa anche senza big" Cellino sfida il prefetto: "Tutti allo stadio"|url=http://www.repubblica.it/sport/calcio/serie-a/cagliari/2012/09/22/news/ficcadenti_presentazione_roma-43043297/|publisher=La Repubblica|language=it|date=22 September 2012|access-date=7 June 2018}}
{{cite news|title=Cagliari, Pulga avverte la Juve: "Siamo carichi, li attaccheremo"|url=http://www.repubblica.it/sport/calcio/serie-a/cagliari/2012/12/20/news/pulga_vigilia_juve-49151738/|publisher=La Repubblica|language=it|date=20 December 2012|access-date=7 June 2018}} Ibarbo went to make 34 appearances and scoring 6 times in all competitions.

Ahead of the 2013–14 season, Ibarbo was linked with a move away from Cagliari, as top clubs around Europe became interested in signing him.{{cite news|title=ESCLUSIVA TMW - Borussia Dortmund, si valuta anche Ibarbo: ancora nessun contatto|url=https://www.tuttomercatoweb.com/serie-a/esclusiva-tmw-borussia-dortmund-si-valuta-anche-ibarbo-ancora-nessun-contatto-462259|publisher=Tutto Mercato Web|language=it|date=3 July 2013|access-date=7 June 2018}}
{{cite news|title=Juventus, una freccia colombiana per l'attacco di Conte|url=https://www.tuttomercatoweb.com/serie-a/juventus-una-freccia-colombiana-per-l-attacco-di-conte-470680|publisher=Tutto Mercato Web|language=it|date=31 July 2013|access-date=7 June 2018}}
{{cite news|title=Cagliari, Ibarbo si allontana dall'Inter: due piste per il colombiano|url=https://www.tuttomercatoweb.com/serie-a/cagliari-ibarbo-si-allontana-dall-inter-due-piste-per-il-colombiano-442759|publisher=Tutto Mercato Web|language=it|date=22 April 2013|access-date=7 June 2018}} However, Ibarbo, himself, said he wanted to stay at the club, while Cellino placed a price tag on him for about 15 million.{{cite news|title=Cagliari, Ibarbo: "Il mercato? Ci dà motivazione, ma io voglio restare"|url=https://www.tuttomercatoweb.com/serie-a/cagliari-ibarbo-il-mercato-ci-da-motivazione-ma-io-voglio-restare-445846|publisher=Tutto Mercato Web|language=it|date=4 May 2013|access-date=7 June 2018}}
{{cite news|title=TMW - Cagliari, Cellino non cede i big. Per Ibarbo non si va sotto i 15mln|url=https://www.tuttomercatoweb.com/serie-a/tmw-cagliari-cellino-non-cede-i-big-per-ibarbo-non-si-va-sotto-i-15mln-470736|publisher=Tutto Mercato Web|language=it|date=31 July 2013|access-date=7 June 2018}} Despite this, he continued to remain in the first team at the start of the season.{{cite news|title=Atalanta, Colantuono: "Anche senza penalizzazione sarà durissima"|url=http://www.repubblica.it/sport/calcio/serie-a/atalanta/2013/08/24/news/atalanta_colantuono_anche_senza_penalizzazione_sara_durissima_-65226503/|publisher=La Repubblica|language=it|date=24 August 2013|access-date=7 June 2018}} On 25 September 2013, Ibarbo scored his first goal of the season in a 1–1 draw against Livorno.{{cite news|title=Livorno-Cagliari 1-1: Ibarbo risponde a Luci|url=http://www.repubblica.it/sport/calcio/serie-a/2013/09/25/news/livorno-cagliari_1-1_un_pari_che_accontenta_entrambe-67287717/|publisher=La Repubblica|language=it|date=25 September 2013|access-date=7 June 2018}} He then scored again on 19 October 2013, in a 2–1 win over Catania.{{cite news|title=Cagliari-Catania 2-1: Pinilla rende speciale il ritorno al Sant'Elia dei rossoblù|url=http://www.repubblica.it/sport/calcio/serie-a/2013/10/19/news/cagliari-catania_2-1_pinilla_rende_speciale_il_ritorno_al_sant_elia_dei_rossoblu_-68976559/|publisher=La Repubblica|language=es|date=19 October 2013|access-date=7 June 2018}} As a result, his performances led to starting a contract negotiations.{{cite news|title=ESCLUSIVA TMW - Cagliari, rinnovo Ibarbo: se ne parla al rientro di Cellino|url=https://www.tuttomercatoweb.com/serie-a/esclusiva-tmw-cagliari-rinnovo-ibarbo-se-ne-parla-al-rientro-di-cellino-485214|publisher=Tutto Mercato Web|language=it|date=18 September 2013|access-date=7 June 2018}} However, in a 2–2 draw against Sassuolo on 1 December 2013, Ibarbo suffered an injury in early of the game.{{cite news|title=Cagliari-Sassuolo 2-2: Nenè e Sau firmano una doppia rimonta|url=http://www.repubblica.it/sport/calcio/serie-a/2013/12/01/news/cagliari-sassuolo_2-2_nene_e_sau_rimontano_i_neroverdi-72437405/|publisher=La Repubblica|language=it|date=1 December 2013|access-date=7 June 2018}} As a result, he was sidelined for a month.{{cite news|title=Cagliari, un mese di stop per Ibarbo|url=https://www.tuttomercatoweb.com/altre-notizie/cagliari-un-mese-di-stop-per-ibarbo-507238|publisher=Tutto Mercato Web|language=it|date=3 December 2013|access-date=7 June 2018}} After returning to the first team from injury in early–January, his return was soon short–lived when he was sent–off at a last minutes, in a 1–0 loss against Atalanta on 19 January 2014.{{cite news|title=Chievo-Cagliari 0-0: errori e noia, finisce tra i fischi|url=http://www.repubblica.it/sport/calcio/serie-a/2014/01/05/news/chievo-cagliari_0-0_errori_e_noia_finisce_tra_i_fischi-75179923/|publisher=La Repubblica|language=it|date=5 January 2014|access-date=7 June 2018}}
{{cite news|title=Atalanta-Cagliari 1-0: Bergamo è un fortino, Bonaventura stende i sardi|url=http://www.repubblica.it/sport/calcio/serie-a/2014/01/19/news/atalanta-cagliari_1-0_bergamo_e_un_fortino_bonaventura_stende_i_sardi-76390292/|publisher=La Repubblica|language=it|date=19 January 2014|access-date=7 June 2018}} Shortly after, Ibarbo suffered an injury once again in early–February.{{cite news|title=Cagliari, operato Ibarbo|url=https://www.tuttomercatoweb.com/altre-notizie/cagliari-operato-ibarbo-525192|publisher=Tutto Mercato Web|language=it|date=31 January 2014|access-date=7 June 2018}}
{{cite news|title=Genova: lunedì il derby. Hernanes come Sneijder|url=http://www.repubblica.it/sport/calcio/fantacalcio/2014/02/01/news/genova_lunedi_il_derby_hernanes_come_sneijder_-77431232/|publisher=La Repubblica|language=it|date=1 February 2014|access-date=7 June 2018}} After returning from injury, Ibarbo scored his third goal of the season, in a 3–0 win over Udinese on 2 March 2014.{{cite news|title=Cagliari-Udinese 3-0, i friulani sprecano e crollano|url=http://www.repubblica.it/sport/calcio/serie-a/2014/03/02/news/cagliari-udinese_3-0_i_friulani_sprecano_e_crollano-80022480/|publisher=La Repubblica|language=it|date=2 March 2014|access-date=7 June 2018}} He scored his fourth goal of the season on 19 April 2017, in a 2–1 win over Genoa.{{cite news|title=Genoa-Cagliari 1-2: Sau e Ibarbo firmano il colpo salvezza dei sardi|url=http://www.repubblica.it/sport/calcio/serie-a/2014/04/19/news/genoa-cagliari_1-2_sau_e_ibarbo_firmano_il_colpo_salvezza_dei_sardi-84026938/|publisher=La Repubblica|language=it|date=19 April 2017|access-date=7 June 2018}}
{{cite news|title=Cagliari, Pulga non fa sconti: "Niente relax, dobbiamo salvarci"|url=http://www.repubblica.it/sport/calcio/serie-a/cagliari/2014/04/26/news/cagliari_pulga_non_fa_sconti_niente_relax_dobbiamo_salvarci-84513343/|publisher=La Repubblica|language=it|date=26 April 2017|access-date=7 June 2018}} At the end of the season, Ibarbo went on to make 31 appearances and scoring 4 times in all competitions.

Following his World Cup performance with Colombia, Ibarbo continued to be linked a move away from the club.{{cite news|title=ESCLUSIVA TMW - Roma, Sabatini alza il pressing per arrivare a Ibarbo|url=https://www.tuttomercatoweb.com/serie-a/esclusiva-tmw-roma-sabatini-alza-il|publisher=Tutto Mercato Web|language=it|date=5 June 2014|access-date=7 June 2018}}
{{cite news|title=Inter-Juve-Napoli, sfida sul mercato: nel mirino c'è Victor Ibarbo|url=https://www.tuttomercatoweb.com/serie-a/inter-juve-napoli-sfida-sul-mercato-nel-mirino-c-e-victor-ibarbo-566761|publisher=Tutto Mercato Web|language=it|date=30 June 2014|access-date=7 June 2018}}
{{cite news|title=Cagliari, non solo italiane su Ibarbo: ci sono anche Porto e Wolfsburg|url=https://www.tuttomercatoweb.com/serie-a/cagliari-non-solo-italiane-su-ibarbo-ci-sono-anche-porto-e-wolfsburg-566896|publisher=Tutto Mercato Web|language=it|date=30 June 2014|access-date=7 June 2018}} As a result, the club began negotiation with Ibarbo over a new contract.{{cite news|title=Cagliari, pronti i rinnovi di Cossu e Ibarbo|url=https://www.tuttomercatoweb.com/serie-a/cagliari-pronti-i-rinnovi-di-cossu-e-ibarbo-568406|publisher=Tutto Mercato Web|language=it|date=29 June 2014|access-date=7 June 2018}} Eventually, on 26 August 2014, Ibarbo ended the transfer speculation when he signed a three–year contract, keeping him until 2017.{{cite news|title=Cagliari, Giulini annuncia il rinnovo di Ibarbo fino al 2017|url=https://www.tuttomercatoweb.com/serie-a/cagliari-giulini-annuncia-il-rinnovo-di-ibarbo-fino-al-2017-587129|publisher=Tutto Mercato Web|language=it|date=26 August 2014|access-date=7 June 2018}} After missing the opening game of the season on 14 September 2014, due to an injury, Ibarbo returned to the follow–up match against Atalanta, where he assisted the club's only goal in the game, in a 2–1 loss.{{cite news|title=Allegri, Llorente più no che sì. Inzaghi, suggestione Menez centravanti?|url=http://www.repubblica.it/sport/calcio/fantacalcio/2014/08/30/news/allegri_llorente_piu_no_che_si_inzaghi_suggestione_menez_centravanti_-94707208/|publisher=La Repubblica|language=it|date=30 August 2014|access-date=7 June 2018}}
{{cite news|title=Cagliari-Atalanta 1-2: Estigarribia e Boakye puniscono Zeman|url=http://www.repubblica.it/sport/calcio/serie-a/2014/09/14/news/cagliari-atalanta_1-2_estigarribia_e_boakye_puniscono_zeman-95745087/|publisher=La Repubblica|language=it|date=14 August 2014|access-date=7 June 2018}} Since his return, Ibarbo quickly regained his place in the first team.{{cite news|title=Roma-Cagliari 2-0, Destro e Florenzi liquidano i sardi|url=http://www.repubblica.it/sport/calcio/serie-a/roma/2014/09/21/news/roma-cagliari_2-0_destro_e_florenzi_liquidano_i_sardi-96335799/|publisher=La Repubblica|language=it|date=21 September 2014|access-date=7 June 2018}}
{{cite news|title=Muriel, ancora uno stop|url=http://www.repubblica.it/sport/calcio/fantacalcio/2014/12/18/news/muriel_nuovo_stop-103177933/|publisher=La Repubblica|language=it|date=18 December 2014|access-date=7 June 2018}} On 29 October 2014 he scored his first goal of the season in a 1–1 draw against AC Milan.{{cite news|title=Cagliari-Milan 1-1, Bonaventura rovina la festa del Sant'Elia|url=http://www.repubblica.it/sport/calcio/serie-a/milan/2014/10/29/news/milan_cagliari_pareggio-99319404/|publisher=La Repubblica|language=it|date=29 October 2014|access-date=7 June 2018}} On 3 November 2014, he was given a straight red card in the 72nd minute of a 4–2 defeat at Lazio.{{cite news|title=Miroslav Klose strikes twice as Lazio beats Cagliari|url=http://www.smh.com.au/sport/soccer/miroslav-klose-strikes-twice-as-lazio-beats-cagliari-20141104-11gidj.html|access-date=12 November 2014|work=Sydney Morning Herald|date=4 November 2014}} After serving a one match ban, Ibarbo scored and set up one of the goals, on his return, in a 3–3 draw against Napoli on 23 November 2014.{{cite news|title=Napoli-Cagliari 3-3: gli azzurri sprecano, la doppietta di Farias gela il 'San Paolo'|url=http://www.repubblica.it/sport/calcio/serie-a/2014/11/23/news/napoli-cagliari_3-3_gli_azzurri_sciupano_la_doppietta_di_farias_gela_il_san_paolo_-101240570/|publisher=La Repubblica|language=it|date=23 November 2014|access-date=7 June 2018}} However, by the end of the year, he later faced suspension for one match after picking up five yellow cards, as well as, injuries.{{cite news|title=Cagliari, Zeman: A Parma per il riscatto|url=http://www.repubblica.it/sport/calcio/serie-a/cagliari/2014/12/13/news/cagliari_zeman_a_parma_per_il_riscatto_-102805419/|publisher=La Repubblica|language=it|date=13 December 2014|access-date=7 June 2018}}
{{cite news|title=Cagliari, prima tegola per Zola: Ibarbo verso il forfait|url=https://www.tuttomercatoweb.com/altre-notizie/cagliari-prima-tegola-per-zola-ibarbo-verso-il-forfait-630376|publisher=Tutto Mercato Web|language=it|date=5 January 2015|access-date=7 June 2018}}
{{cite news|title=Cagliari, elongazione alla coscia destra per Ibarbo|url=https://www.tuttomercatoweb.com/altre-notizie/cagliari-elongazione-alla-coscia-destra-per-ibarbo-631475|publisher=Tutto Mercato Web|language=it|date=7 January 2015|access-date=7 June 2018}} Throughout January, Ibarbo continued to be linked a move away from the club.{{cite news|title=ESCLUSIVA TMW - Cagliari-Ibarbo, cessione più probabile in estate|url=https://www.tuttomercatoweb.com/serie-a/esclusiva-tmw-cagliari-ibarbo-cessione-piu-probabile-in-estate-637050|publisher=Tutto Mercato Web|language=it|date=21 January 2015|access-date=7 June 2018}}
{{cite news|title=Udinese, contatto col Cagliari per Faraoni: si è parlato anche di Ibarbo|url=https://www.tuttomercatoweb.com/serie-a/udinese-contatto-col-cagliari-per-faraoni-si-e-parlato-anche-di-ibarbo-639479|publisher=Tutto Mercato Web|language=it|date=27 January 2015|access-date=7 June 2018}}

On 1 February 2015, he joined fellow Serie A club A.S. Roma on loan until the end of the 2015–16 season. The club paid €2.5 million, with the option to purchase him for €12.5 million.{{cite news|title=UFFICIALE: Ibarbo è un nuovo attaccante della Roma|url=https://www.tuttomercatoweb.com/serie-a/ufficiale-ibarbo-e-un-nuovo-attaccante-della-roma-641529|publisher=Tutto Mercato Web|language=it|date=1 February 2015|access-date=7 June 2018}}
{{cite news|title=E l?attacco si trasforma: dopo Doumbia, c?è Ibarbo|url=http://archiviostorico.gazzetta.it//2015/febbraio/01/attacco_trasforma_dopo_Doumbia_Ibarbo_ga_0_20150201_e5aae1c4-a9de-11e4-81d2-75ab62795819.shtml|publisher=La Gazzetta Dello Sport|language=it|date=1 February 2015|access-date=7 June 2018}} Shortly after the move, it was announced that Ibarbo would be out for another six weeks with another injury.{{cite news|title=Iturbe, sei settimane out Ibarbo soccorre la Roma|url=http://archiviostorico.gazzetta.it//2015/febbraio/02/Iturbe_sei_settimane_out_Ibarbo_ga_0_20150202_1a49e14e-aaa9-11e4-b4d1-0d92fee590b1.shtml|publisher=La Gazzetta Dello Sport|language=it|date=2 February 2015|access-date=7 June 2018}}
{{cite news|title=Roma, è una maledizione: Ibarbo out un mese e mezzo|url=https://www.gazzetta.it/Calcio/Serie-A/Roma/05-02-2015/roma-maledizione-ibarbo-out-mese-mezzo-100774834646.shtml|publisher=La Gazzetta Dello Sport|language=it|date=5 February 2015|access-date=7 June 2018}}

He made his debut two days later, replacing Francesco Totti for the last 17 minutes of a 0–2 home defeat against Fiorentina in the quarter-finals of the Coppa Italia.{{cite news|title=Roma 0-2 Fiorentina: Gomez double sets up Juventus semi-final|url=http://www.goal.com/en-gb/match/roma-vs-fiorentina/1988408/report?ICID=MP_MS_5|access-date=5 February 2015|work=Goal.com|date=3 February 2015}} A month later, on 22 March 2015, he made his Roma league debut, coming on as a late substitute for the last 3 minutes of a 1–0 win against Cesena.{{cite news|title=Cesena-Roma 0-1, De Rossi rialza i giallorossi|url=http://www.repubblica.it/sport/calcio/serie-a/roma/2015/03/22/news/cesena-roma_0-1_de_rossi_rialza_i_giallorossi-110236974/|publisher=La Repubblica|language=it|date=22 March 2015|access-date=7 June 2018}} Following his return from injury, Ibarbo quickly became involved in the first team in number of games towards the end of the season.{{cite news|title=Roma, Garcia recupera Pjanic per l'Inter. Provato anche Ibarbo in attacco|url=https://www.tuttomercatoweb.com/altre-notizie/roma-garcia-recupera-pjanic-per-l-inter-provato-anche-ibarbo-in-attacco-672642|publisher=Tutto Mercato Web|language=it|date=24 April 2015|access-date=7 June 2018}}
{{cite news|title=Juve, rebus a metà campo: l'unica certezza è Vidal|url=http://www.repubblica.it/sport/calcio/fantacalcio/2015/04/04/news/juve_rebus_a_meta_campo_l_unica_certezza_e_vidal-111166833/|publisher=La Repubblica|language=it|date=4 April 2015|access-date=7 June 2018}}
{{cite news|title=Roma-Genoa 2-0: bis di Doumbia e perla di Florenzi per il secondo posto|url=http://www.repubblica.it/sport/calcio/serie-a/2015/05/03/news/roma-genoa_2-0_bis_di_doumbia_e_perla_di_florenzi_per_il_secondo_posto-113429783/|publisher=La Repubblica|language=it|date=3 May 2015|access-date=7 June 2018}} Ibarbo then played a role against rivals Lazio on 25 May 2015 when he set up a goal for Juan Iturbe, in a 2–1 win to help Roma stay in second position and gave them a direct start in the Champions League in the next year.{{cite news|title=Lazio-Roma 1-2, Yanga-Mbiwa regala il 2° posto ai giallorossi|url=http://www.repubblica.it/sport/calcio/serie-a/roma/2015/05/25/news/lazio-roma_1-2_yanga-mbiwa_regala_il_2_posto_ai_giallorossi-115261194/|publisher=La Repubblica|language=it|date=25 May 2015|access-date=7 June 2018}}
{{cite news|title=Roma, quando il derby serve per conquistare una seconda possibilità|url=https://www.tuttomercatoweb.com/serie-a/roma-quando-il-derby-serve-per-conquistare-una-seconda-possibilita-684562|publisher=Tutto Mercato Web|language=it|date=26 May 2015|access-date=7 June 2018}}

On 3 July 2015, Ibarbo's time at Roma was extended further when he signed on loan for another season.{{cite news|title=UFFICIALE: Roma, confermato Ibarbo. Ecco le cifre|url=https://www.tuttomercatoweb.com/serie-a/ufficiale-roma-confermato-ibarbo-ecco-le-cifre-699680|publisher=Tutto Mercato Web|language=it|date=3 July 2015|access-date=7 June 2018}} Ibarbo appeared the first two matches of the 2015–16 season, both of the matches were late substitute.{{cite news|title=Verona-Roma 1-1: Florenzi risponde a Jankovic, giallorossi sottotono|url=http://www.repubblica.it/sport/calcio/serie-a/2015/08/22/news/verona-roma_1-1_florenzi_risponde_a_jankovic_giallorossi_sottotono-121438002/|publisher=La Repubblica|language=it|date=22 August 2015|access-date=7 June 2018}}
{{cite news|title=Roma-Juventus 2-1, Pjanic e Dzeko lasciano i bianconeri a quota 0|url=http://www.repubblica.it/sport/calcio/serie-a/juventus/2015/08/30/news/roma-juventus_2-1_pjanic_e_dzeko_stendono_i_bianconeri-121908211/|publisher=La Repubblica|language=it|date=30 August 2015|access-date=7 June 2018}}

On transfer deadline day on 1 September 2015, Ibarbo joined Premier League side Watford on a season-long loan from Cagliari.{{cite web|title=OFFICIAL: Ibarbo Joins The Hornets|url=http://www.watfordfc.com/news/article/150831-victor-ibarbo-watford-fc-as-roma-cagliari-2659260.aspx|website=www.watfordfc.com|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150901190853/http://www.watfordfc.com/news/article/150831-victor-ibarbo-watford-fc-as-roma-cagliari-2659260.aspx|archive-date=1 September 2015|url-status=dead}} However, his move to Watford initially suffered a setback over a visa issue to allow him to play in England; eventually, it was resolved in the end.{{cite news|title=A visa issue means Victor Ibarbo is unlikely to make his Watford debut against Swansea City in Saturday's Premier League clash|url=http://www.watfordobserver.co.uk/sport/13712173.Visa_issue_means_Ibarbo_unlikely_to_make_Watford_debut_against_Swans/|publisher=Watford Observer|date=10 September 2015|access-date=7 June 2018}}
{{cite news|title=New signing Victor Ibarbo has received clearance to make his debut for Watford against Swansea City on Saturday|url=http://www.watfordobserver.co.uk/sport/13715863.Ibarbo_available_for_Swansea_visit_after_receiving_clearance/|publisher=Watford Observer|date=11 September 2015|access-date=7 June 2018}}

Ibarbo made his Watford debut, where he came on as a substitute in the 82nd minute for Ben Watson, in a 1–0 loss against Crystal Palace on 27 September 2015.{{cite news|title=Yohan Cabaye's penalty enough to help Crystal Palace beat Watford|url=http://www.watfordobserver.co.uk/sport/national/13787143.Yohan_Cabaye_s_penalty_enough_to_help_Crystal_Palace_beat_Watford/|publisher=Watford Observer|date=27 September 2015|access-date=7 June 2018}} However, his first team opportunities with the club become more limited and was demoted to playing for the reserve side.{{cite news|title=Quique Sanchez Flores admits several of Watford's summer signings have struggled to adapt to the Premier League but he believes they are getting closer to making contributions|url=http://www.watfordobserver.co.uk/sport/13890457.Flores__We_can_t_just_use_the_same_players___we_need_15_or_16_participating/|publisher=Watford Observer|date=22 October 2015|access-date=7 June 2018}}
{{cite news|title=On loan Cagliari forward Victor Ibarbo has been described as 'mind-blowing' by Harry Kewell who says the Colombian international chose to play for Watford's Under-21s today|url=http://www.watfordobserver.co.uk/sport/14035172._Mind-blowing__Ibarbo_asked_to_play_for_Under-21s/|publisher=Watford Observer|date=16 November 2015|access-date=7 June 2018}}
{{cite news|title=Quique Sanchez Flores says Victor Ibarbo has markedly improved in training this week and believes the forward understood something had to change|url=http://www.watfordobserver.co.uk/sport/14091519.Flores__Ibarbo_understood_he_needed_to_change_to_convince_me_he_should_play/|publisher=Watford Observer|date=19 November 2015|access-date=7 June 2018}}
{{cite news|title=Quique Sanchez Flores says Watford's squad players will be given a chance to impress over the festive period|url=http://www.watfordobserver.co.uk/sport/14153286.Flores_will_use_his_squad_players_over_Christmas/|publisher=Watford Observer|date=18 December 2015|access-date=7 June 2018}} Not a player who satisfied coach Quique Sánchez Flores, he made only four appearances for the Hornets, totalling just 64 minutes, and left in January 2016.{{cite news|title=Quique Sanchez Flores says Victor Ibarbo is not in his first team plans at Watford and can leave in January|url=http://www.watfordobserver.co.uk/sport/14176238.Ibarbo_isn_t_in_Flores__plans_and_is_expected_to_leave_in_January/|publisher=Watford Observer|date=31 December 2015|access-date=7 June 2018}}

After a disappointing loan spell at Watford, Ibarbo returned to Colombia for the first time in almost five years, rejoining Atlético Nacional until the end of the season.{{cite news|last1=Newson|first1=Adam|title=Watford winger Victor Ibarbo is on the verge of joining Atletico Nacional on loan until June|url=http://www.watfordobserver.co.uk/sport/14205380.Ibarbo_on_the_verge_of_joining_Atletico_Nacional_on_loan/|access-date=28 May 2016|work=Watford Observer|date=14 January 2016}}
{{cite web|url=https://www.atlnacional.com.co/noticias/regreso-al-futuro/|title=REGRESO AL FUTURO|publisher=Atlético Nacional|language=es|date=16 January 2016|access-date=7 June 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180602220004/https://www.atlnacional.com.co/noticias/regreso-al-futuro/|archive-date=2 June 2018|url-status=live}} Ibarbo became eligible to play for the club after he cannot play three different teams in a single season, under the European regulations.{{cite web|url=https://www.atlnacional.com.co/noticias/listo-cti-de-ibarbo/|title=LISTO CTI DE IBARBO|publisher=Atlético Nacional|language=es|date=1 February 2016|access-date=7 June 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180602221204/https://www.atlnacional.com.co/noticias/listo-cti-de-ibarbo/|archive-date=2 June 2018|url-status=live}}

On 7 February 2016 Ibarbo made his Atlético Nacional debut, where he started and played for 70 minutes before being substituted, and set up one of the goals, in a 3–0 win over Jaguares de Córdoba.{{cite news|title=Nacional ganó con autoridad en Montería|url=https://www.elespectador.com/deportes/futbolcolombiano/nacional-gano-autoridad-monteria-articulo-615239|publisher=El Spectador|language=es|date=7 February 2016|access-date=7 June 2018}} On 31 March, he was sent off in a 2–1 loss at Millonarios, and was heavily criticized for his performance by website Futbol Red.{{cite news|title=Lo bueno, lo malo y lo feo del 2-1 de Millonarios sobre Nacional|trans-title=The good, the bad and the ugly of Millnarios' 2–1 win against Nacional|url=http://www.futbolred.com/liga-aguila/lo-bueno-lo-malo-y-lo-feo-del-2-1-de-millonarios-sobre-nacional+16551263|access-date=28 May 2016|publisher=Fútbol Red|date=31 March 2016|language=es}} He scored his first goal of the spell on 4 June, equalising at home to Rionegro Águilas in the quarter-final second leg and then converting in the penalty shootout victory.{{cite news|last1=Pineda Palacio|first1=Allan Herley|title=Desde los lanzamientos del punto penalti, Atlético Nacional venció 5-4 a Rionegro Águilas Doradas|trans-title=Atlético Nacional won 5–4 on penalties against Rionegro Águilas Doradas|url=http://www.vavel.com/lat/colombia/futbol-colombiano/nacional/655166-partido-atletico-nacional-vs-rionegro-aguilas-doradas-en-vivo-en-vuelta-cuartos-de-final-liga-aguila.html|access-date=12 June 2016|publisher=Vavel|date=4 June 2016|language=es}}

However, Ibarbo was sidelined from playing in the league and instead played in the Copa Libertadores, as he went on to make 11 appearances and scored 3 times in all competitions.{{cite news|title=Marlos e Ibarbo viajan a Bogotá con Nacional para enfrentar a Millonarios|url=https://www.elespectador.com/deportes/futbolinternacional/marlos-e-ibarbo-viajan-bogota-nacional-enfrentar-millon-articulo-624556|publisher=El Espectador|language=es|date=30 March 2016|access-date=7 June 2018}}
{{cite news|title=Nacional viajó a Argentina sin Víctor Ibarbo ni Luis Carlos Ruíz|url=https://www.elespectador.com/deportes/futbolinternacional/nacional-viajo-argentina-sin-victor-ibarbo-ni-luis-carl-articulo-631332|publisher=El Espectador|language=es|date=8 May 2016|access-date=7 June 2018}}
{{cite news|title=Atlético Nacional perdería a Víctor Ibarbo|url=http://www.elcolombiano.com/deportes/atletico-nacional/atletico-nacional-perderia-a-victor-ibarbo-FB4047766|publisher=El Colombiano|language=es|date=27 April 2016|access-date=7 June 2018}} During the tournament, he scored two for the side.{{cite news|title=Atlético Nacional sigue imparable en la Copa Libertadores|url=https://www.elespectador.com/deportes/futbolinternacional/copalibertadores/atletico-nacional-sigue-imparable-copalibertadores-articulo-626775|publisher=El Espectador|language=es|date=13 April 2016|access-date=7 June 2018}}
{{cite news|title=Nacional derrotó 4-2 a Huracán y clasificó a los cuartos de la Libertadores|url=https://www.elespectador.com/deportes/futbolinternacional/nacional-derroto-4-2-huracan-y-clasifico-los-cuartos-de-articulo-630484|publisher=El Espectador|language=es|date=3 May 2016|access-date=7 June 2018}} His loan spell ended on 30 June. During the spell, Ibarbo helped the side win the Superliga Colombiana and Copa Libertadores.{{cite news|title=Atlético Nacional, ¡El Rey de Copas!|url=https://www.elespectador.com/deportes/futbolcolombiano/atletico-nacional-el-rey-de-copas-articulo-613214|publisher=El Espectador|language=es|date=27 January 2016|access-date=7 June 2018}}
{{cite news|title=Así fue el histórico juego en el que Nacional se coronó otra vez campeón de la Libertadores|url=https://www.elespectador.com/deportes/futbolinternacional/copalibertadores/nacional-levanto-su-segunda-copalibertadores-america-e-articulo-645804|publisher=El Espectador|language=es|date=28 July 2016|access-date=7 June 2018}}

Two years after leaving Cagliari and having three different loan spells, Ibarbo returned to the squad in February 2017.{{cite news|title=Volto nuovo - Cagliari, il ritorno di Ibarbo: occasione per giocatore e club|url=https://www.tuttomercatoweb.com/serie-a/volto-nuovo-cagliari-il-ritorno-di-ibarbo-occasione-per-giocatore-e-club-932849|publisher=Tutto Mercato Web|language=it|date=1 February 2017|access-date=7 June 2018}} However, his return was met with mixed reception from the club's supporters, who branded him a traitor.{{cite news|title=Cagliari, Ibarbo nel mirino degli ultrà: "Sei un traditore..."|url=https://www.gazzetta.it/Calcio/Serie-A/Cagliari/06-02-2017/cagliari-ibarbo-mirino-ultra-sei-traditore-180723745205.shtml|publisher=La Gazzetta Dello Sport|language=it|date=6 February 2017|access-date=7 June 2018}} Ibarbo, himself, acknowledged that he was wrong to leave Cagliari for Roma.{{cite news|title=Cagliari, parla Ibarbo: "Due anni fa sbagliai ad andare via"|url=https://www.tuttomercatoweb.com/serie-a/cagliari-parla-ibarbo-due-anni-fa-sbagliai-ad-andare-via-933301|publisher=Tutto Mercato Web|language=it|date=2 February 2017|access-date=7 June 2018}} Ibarbo's first game after rejoining the club came on 12 February 2017, where he came on as a late substitute, in a 2–0 loss against Juventus.{{cite news|title=Cagliari-Juventus 0-2: doppio Higuain, capolista senza problemi|url=http://www.repubblica.it/sport/calcio/serie-a/juventus/2017/02/12/news/cagliari-juventus_0-2_higuain_sbanca_il_sant_elia_roma_ricacciata_a_7_punti-158171884/|publisher=La Repubblica|language=it|date=12 February 2017|access-date=7 June 2018}} By the time of his departure, Ibarbo made two more appearances upon returning to Cagliari.{{cite news|title=Cagliari, out Ibarbo. Differenziato per Ceppitelli e Colombo|url=https://www.tuttomercatoweb.com/altre-notizie/cagliari-out-ibarbo-differenziato-per-ceppitelli-e-colombo-946798|publisher=Tutto Mercato Web|language=it|date=9 March 2017|access-date=7 June 2018}}
{{cite news|title=Cagliari, Ibarbo è già in Giappone. A breve visite col Sagan Tosun|url=https://www.tuttomercatoweb.com/serie-a/cagliari-ibarbo-a-gia-in-giappone-a-breve-visite-col-sagan-tosun-948254|publisher=Tutto Mercato Web|language=it|date=13 March 2017|access-date=7 June 2018}}

On 30 June 2016, he joined Greece's Panathinaikos on loan.{{cite news|script-title=el:"Πράσινος" ο Ιμπάρμπο|trans-title=Ibarbo is "Green"|url=http://www.pao.gr/news/transfers/8122-2016-06-29-09-21-21|access-date=1 July 2016|publisher=Panathinaikos F.C.|date=30 June 2016|language=el|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160704070757/http://www.pao.gr/news/transfers/8122-2016-06-29-09-21-21|archive-date=4 July 2016|url-status=dead}} As a result, his loan spell at Atlético Nacional ended to allow him to join Panathinaikos.{{cite news|title=Víctor Ibarbo estará un año en Panathinaikos de Grecia|url=http://www.elcolombiano.com/deportes/atletico-nacional/victor-ibarbo-jugara-un-ano-con-panathinaikos-de-grecia-CL4490352|publisher=El Colombiano|language=es|date=30 June 2016|access-date=7 June 2018}}

On 4 August 2016, Ibarbo opened the scoring in a 2–0 away win against AIK for the second leg of the third qualifying round of UEFA Europa League.{{cite news|title=AIK vs Panathinaikos 0-2|url=https://www.uefa.com/uefaeuropaleague/match/2020408--aik-vs-panathinaikos/|access-date=4 August 2016|publisher=UEFA|date=4 August 2016|language=en}} On 20 October 2016, he scored twice at Standard Liège in a 2–2 draw in the same competition.{{cite news|script-title=el:Σταντάρ Λιέγης - Παναθηναϊκός 2-2: Αντί για θρίαμβο, απλά... ισοπαλία!|url=http://www.protothema.gr/sports/article/621220/stadar-liegis-panathinaikos-agonas-dihos-aurio-gia-to-trifulli/ |access-date=20 October 2016|publisher=www.protothema.gr |date=20 October 2016|language=el}}

After a string of poor performances and a league goal drought, during the managerial reins of both Andrea Stramaccioni and Marinos Ouzounidis, the latter no longer featured Ibarbo in his first-team plans.{{Cite news|url=http://www.sportdog.gr/apokleistika/article/368943/poios-imparmpo-alloys-tesseris-dioxnei-apo-pao-o-oyzoynidis-%E2%80%93-ayton-ton-basiko-den-exei-se-ektimisi|title=Ποιος Ιμπάρμπο; Άλλους τέσσερις διώχνει από ΠΑΟ ο Ουζουνίδης – Αυτόν τον βασικό δεν έχει σε εκτίμηση!|newspaper=Sportdog.gr|access-date=2017-01-02}} In conjunction with Ibarbo's prolonged and unjustified absence from training after the 2016 Christmas break, Panathinaikos decided to initiate the necessary procedures for the termination of his loan spell from Cagliari.{{Cite news|url=http://www.sport-fm.gr/article/podosfairo/taksideuei-gia-kina-o-imparmpo-kai-kleisei-sti-giouxan-zal/3254512|title="Ταξιδεύει για Κίνα ο Ιμπάρμπο και κλείνει στη Γιουχάν Ζαλ"!|newspaper=sport-fm.gr|access-date=2017-01-02}} The player's loan spell at Panathinaikos was officially terminated on 31 January 2017.{{cite web|url=http://www.pao.gr/en/news/transfers/8746-end-of-cooperation-with-ibarbo|title=End of cooperation with Ibarbo|publisher=Panathinaikos F.C.|date=31 January 2017|access-date=7 June 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180603123455/http://www.pao.gr/en/news/transfers/8746-end-of-cooperation-with-ibarbo|archive-date=3 June 2018|url-status=live}} Before he left Panathinaikos, Ibarbo went on to make 19 appearances and scored 3 times in all competitions.

On 14 March 2017, Cagliari reached an agreement with Japanese club Sagan Tosu to loan the player out until the end of the season,{{Cite news|url=http://sport.sky.it/calciomercato/serie-a/2017/03/14/cagliari-ibarbo-in-giappone-al-sagan-tosu.html|title=Calciomercato, Cagliari: Ibarbo è del Sagan Tosu|last=Sport|first=Sky|access-date=2017-03-14|language=it-IT}} with a mandatory purchase option effective from the start of the 2017–18 campaign. By the time he joined Sagan Tosu, local newspaper El Mundo described him as "more a tourist than a footballer".{{cite news|title=El curioso caso de Víctor Ibarbo|url=http://www.elmundo.com/noticia/El-curioso-caso-de-Victor-Ibarbo/348197|publisher=El Mundo|language=es|date=11 March 2017|access-date=7 June 2018}}

Ibarbo made his Sagan Tosu debut, where he started the match before coming off in the 56th minute, in a 1–0 loss against Cerezo Osaka in the opening game of the season.{{cite web|url=https://www.jleague.jp/match/j1/2017/031806/live/|script-title=ja:攻め続け、守り抜いたＣ大阪が今季リーグ戦初勝利をつかむ|publisher=J1 League Website|language=ja|date=18 March 2017|access-date=7 June 2018}} On 31 May 2017, he scored his first goal for the club in a 3–2 win over Ventforet Kofu.{{cite news|script-title=ja:鳥栖指揮官、イバルボが来日初得点も「今の状態は５０パーセントくらい」／ルヴァン杯|url=http://www.sanspo.com/soccer/news/20170531/jle17053123400019-n1.html|publisher=Sanspo Sports|language=ja|date=31 May 2017|access-date=7 June 2018}} By the time he was deregistered from the team in late–June, he made 14 appearances and scoring once so far whilst on loan at Sagan Tosu.{{cite news|script-title=ja:鳥栖、大物助っ人イバルボ登録抹消。加入3ヶ月半で…|url=https://www.footballchannel.jp/2017/06/30/post219928/|publisher=Football Channel|language=ja|date=30 June 2017|access-date=7 June 2018}} Ibarbo's permanent transfer to the J-League club was confirmed officially by Cagliari and Sagan Tosu in July 2017.{{Cite press release|url=http://www.cagliaricalcio.com/news/ultimissime/16407/ibarbo-ceduto-al-sagan-tosu|title=Ibarbo ceduto al Sagan Tosu|publisher=Cagliari Calcio|language=it|access-date=2017-07-25|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180601182810/https://www.cagliaricalcio.com/news/ultimissime/16407/ibarbo-ceduto-al-sagan-tosu|archive-date=1 June 2018|url-status=live}}{{cite press release|url=https://www.sagan-tosu.net/news/p/2288/|script-title=ja:ビクトル イバルボ選手 カリアリ(セリエA)より完全移籍加入のお知らせ|date=28 July 2018|access-date=11 October 2018|publisher=Sagan Tosu|language=ja}} A month later, on 19 August 2017, Ibarbo scored his first brace of his Sagan Tosu career, in a 3–0 win over Omiya Ardija.{{cite news|script-title=ja:鳥栖イバルボ今季初得点が２発「大事な試合だった」|url=https://www.nikkansports.com/soccer/news/1874741.html|publisher=Nikkan Sports|language=ja|date=19 August 2017|access-date=7 June 2018}} Ibarbo later scored three more goals later in the season.{{cite news|script-title=ja:仙台、４ゴール快勝…鳥栖はＧＫ権田の負傷退場が響く|url=http://www.sanspo.com/soccer/news/20170910/jle17091021050028-n1.html|publisher=Sanspo Sports|language=ja|date=10 September 2017|access-date=7 June 2018}}
{{cite news|title=杉本＆清武ゴールで鳥栖に逆転勝利。C大阪がACL出場権争いに再浮上|url=https://www.footballchannel.jp/2017/10/15/post236063/|publisher=Football Channel|language=ja|date=15 October 2017|access-date=7 June 2018}}
{{cite news|script-title=ja:サガン、６年連続Ｊ１残留|url=http://www.saga-s.co.jp/articles/-/138891|publisher=Saga Newspaper|language=ja|date=22 October 2017|access-date=7 June 2018}} Despite suffering an injury during the 2017 season,{{cite news|script-title=ja:鳥栖福田、イバルボが左足負傷 ともに全治２週間|url=https://www.nikkansports.com/soccer/news/201710240000009.html|publisher=Nikkan Sports|language=ja|date=24 October 2017|access-date=7 June 2018}} Ibarbo went on to make 29 appearances and scoring 6 times in all competitions. Despite this, Ibarbo was one of the key players in the league.{{cite news|script-title=ja:神戸の５選手が選んだ2017シーズンの「ベストプレーヤー」は？|url=http://news.livedoor.com/article/detail/14082783/|publisher=Live Door|language=ja|date=26 December 2017|access-date=7 June 2018}}

Ahead of the 2018 season, Ibarbo signed a contract with the club for another season.{{cite news|script-title=ja:鳥栖、ビクトル・イバルボと契約を更新「ハートを込めてプレーします」|url=http://www.sanspo.com/soccer/news/20180114/jle18011418140011-n1.html|publisher=Sanspo Sports|language=ja|date=14 January 2018|access-date=7 June 2018}}
{{cite news|script-title=ja:サガン鳥栖 ＦＷイバルボと契約更新|url=http://www.saga-s.co.jp/articles/-/169615|publisher=Saga Newspaper|language=ja|date=15 January 2018|access-date=7 June 2018}} After missing the start of the season, due to his injury, he returned on 7 March 2018, in a 1–0 loss against Shonan Bellmare in the J. League Cup.{{cite news|script-title=ja:【動画】Jリーグ史上初の平日金曜開幕！ハーフナーの劇的ボレー弾で神戸が引き分けに持ち込む／J1第1節|url=http://www.goal.com/jp/ニュース/動画jリーグ史上初の平日金曜開幕ハーフナーの劇的ボレー弾で神戸が引き分けに持ち込むj1第1節/14r7t3uv9mnwq19w1xfe9bzf6i|publisher=Goal.com|language=ja|date=23 February 2018|access-date=7 June 2018}}
{{cite news|script-title=ja:サガン、ルヴァン杯黒星発進 湘南に０－１|url=http://www.saga-s.co.jp/articles/-/190127|publisher=Sagan Newspaper|language=ja|date=8 March 2018|access-date=7 June 2018}} Ibarbo then scored his first league appearance of the season, in a 2–1 win over Yokohama F. Marinos on 10 March 2018.{{cite news|script-title=ja:イバルボが持ち味披露 鳥栖初勝利|url=https://mainichi.jp/articles/20180311/k00/00m/050/038000c|publisher=Mainichi Shimbun|language=ja|date=11 March 2018|access-date=7 June 2018}} Following the match, Ibarbo say he dedicated his goal to his former teammate, Davide Astori, who died 6 days earlier.{{cite news|script-title=ja:鳥栖・初先発イバルボ、元同僚にささげるゴール|url=http://www.saga-s.co.jp/articles/-/191394|publisher=Saga Newspaper|language=ja|date=11 March 2018|access-date=7 June 2018}} He then scored his second goal of the season to make a comeback, in a 3–2 win over Nagoya Grampus on 31 March 2018.{{cite news|script-title=ja:サガン、鮮やか逆転勝ち 名古屋に３－２|url=http://www.saga-s.co.jp/articles/-/199616|publisher=Saga Newspaper|language=ja|date=1 April 2018|access-date=7 June 2018}} For his performance throughout the month, Ibarbo was awarded March's MVP.{{cite news|script-title=ja:イバルボを表彰 ３月ＭＶＰ|url=http://www.saga-s.co.jp/articles/-/206844|publisher=Saga Newspaper|language=ja|date=19 April 2018|access-date=7 June 2018}} After being sidelined for a month, he returned from injury, coming on as a substitute in 15 minutes from the game, in a 3–1 win over Shimizu S-Pulse on 6 May 2018.{{cite news|script-title=ja:サガン一丸で連敗阻止へ 敵地G大阪戦|url=http://www.saga-s.co.jp/articles/-/210721|publisher=Saga Newspaper|language=ja|date=28 April 2018|access-date=7 June 2018}}{{cite news|script-title=ja:小野が巧みな決勝点「はい上がる|url=http://www.saga-s.co.jp/articles/-/214234|publisher=Saga Newspaper|language=ja|date=8 May 2018|access-date=7 June 2018}} However, he was injured again on 29 June,{{cite press release|url=https://www.sagan-tosu.net/news/p/3211/|script-title=ja:ビクトル・イバルボ選手 負傷のお知らせ|title=Víctor Ibarbo Senshu fushō no oshirase|trans-title=Notice of injury of athlete Víctor Ibarbo|date=23 July 2018|access-date=11 October 2018|publisher=Sagan Tosu|language=ja}} He was deregistered on 23 July.{{cite press release|url=https://www.sagan-tosu.net/news/p/3212/|script-title=ja:ビクトル・イバルボ選手 選手登録抹消のお知らせ|title=Víctor Ibarbo senshu senshu tōroku masshō no oshirase|trans-title=Announcement of deletion of athlete player registration of Víctor Ibarbo|date=23 July 2018|access-date=11 October 2018|publisher=Sagan Tosu|language=ja}}

Ibarbo was first called up by Colombia U20 in 2007. He was then called up to the squad for the South American U-20 Championship.{{cite news|title=¡Egipto los espera!|url=https://www.elespectador.com/impreso/deportes/articuloimpreso109500-egipto-los-espera|publisher=El Espectador|language=es|date=19 January 2009|access-date=7 June 2018}}
{{cite web|url=http://www.futbolred.com/suramericano-sub20/noticias/por-un-cupo-al-mundial-de-egipto-viajo-la-sub20-de-colombia-al-suramericano-de-venezuela/4756219|title=Por un cupo al Mundial de Egipto viajó la Sub-20 de Colombia al Suramericano de Venezuela|publisher=Fotbol Red|language=es|date=19 August 2009|access-date=7 June 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090820031416/http://www.futbolred.com/suramericano-sub20/noticias/por-un-cupo-al-mundial-de-egipto-viajo-la-sub20-de-colombia-al-suramericano-de-venezuela/4756219|archive-date=20 August 2009|url-status=dead}} He went on to make six appearances during the tournament.{{cite news|title=Colombia empató ante Ecuador y punto|url=https://www.elespectador.com/articulo111131-colombia-empato-ecuador-y-punto|publisher=El Espectador|language=es|date=23 January 2009|access-date=7 June 2018}}
{{cite news|title=Ahora sí tocó agrandarse|url=https://www.elespectador.com/impreso/deportes/articuloimpreso114007-ahora-si-toco-agrandarse|publisher=El Espectador|language=es|date=1 February 2009|access-date=7 June 2018}}
{{cite news|title=El goleador Pertuz no podrá estar ante Argentina|url=https://www.elespectador.com/impreso/deportes/articuloimpreso115749-el-goleador-pertuz-no-podra-estar-argentina|publisher=El Espectador|language=es|date=8 February 2009|access-date=7 June 2018}}

On 20 May 2010, Ibarbo was called up to the senior team for the first time, alongside teammate Giovanni Moreno.{{cite web|url=https://www.atlnacional.com.co/noticias/convocados-giovanni-e-ibarbo/|title=CONVOCADOS GIOVANNI AND IBARBO|publisher=Atlético Nacional|language=es|date=20 May 2010|access-date=7 June 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180602185318/https://www.atlnacional.com.co/noticias/convocados-giovanni-e-ibarbo/|archive-date=2 June 2018|url-status=live}} He made his international debut on 27 May 2010 in a 2–1 defeat to World Cup hosts South Africa in Johannesburg.{{cite web|url=https://www.atlnacional.com.co/noticias/gol-de-giovanni-moreno/|title=GOL DE GIOVANNI MORENO|publisher=Atlético Nacional|language=es|date=30 May 2010|access-date=7 June 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180602185337/https://www.atlnacional.com.co/noticias/gol-de-giovanni-moreno/|archive-date=2 June 2018|url-status=live}} He gained four more caps in friendlies that year.{{cite web|url=https://www.atlnacional.com.co/noticias/juega-ibarbo/|title=JUEGA IBARBO|publisher=Atlético Nacional|language=es|date=10 October 2010|access-date=7 June 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180602193859/https://www.atlnacional.com.co/noticias/juega-ibarbo/|archive-date=2 June 2018|url-status=live}}
{{cite web|url=https://www.atlnacional.com.co/noticias/otra-vez-ibarbo/|title=OTRA VEZ IBARBO|publisher=Atlético Nacional|language=es|date=12 October 2010|access-date=7 June 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180602194123/https://www.atlnacional.com.co/noticias/otra-vez-ibarbo/|archive-date=2 June 2018|url-status=live}}

On 14 November 2013, three days shy of three years since his last call-up, he scored his first international goal in a 2–0 friendly win over Belgium, after replacing Luis Muriel.{{cite news|title=Víctor Ibarbo dice estar sorprendido en Selección Colombia|url=https://www.elespectador.com/deportes/futbolinternacional/victor-ibarbo-dice-estar-sorprendido-seleccion-colombia-articulo-457956|publisher=El Espectador|language=es|date=12 November 2013|access-date=7 June 2018}}
{{cite news|title=Colombia venció a Bélgica en Bruselas|url=https://www.elespectador.com/deportes/futbolcolombiano/colombia-vencio-belgica-bruselas-articulo-458339|publisher=El Espectador|language=es|date=14 November 2013|access-date=7 June 2018}}

Ibarbo was a member of the Colombia squad which reached the quarter-finals of the 2014 FIFA World Cup.{{cite news|title=Falcao sin Mundial, Pékerman da a conocer los 23 de Colombia|url=https://www.elespectador.com/deportes/futbolcolombiano/falcao-sin-mundial-pekerman-da-conocer-los-23-de-colomb-articulo-496040|publisher=El Spectador|language=es|date=2 June 2014|access-date=7 June 2018}} He started their first match in Group C, a 3–0 win over Greece.{{cite news|last1=Whalley|first1=Mike|title=Colombia 2-0 Greece|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/25285057|access-date=12 November 2014|work=BBC Sport|date=14 June 2014}} In the second match, a 2–1 win against the Ivory Coast, Ibarbo was substituted after 53 minutes for Juan Quintero due to injury.{{cite news|last1=Sanghera|first1=Mandeep|title=Colombia 2-1 Ivory Coast|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/25285169|access-date=12 November 2014|work=BBC Sport|date=20 June 2014}} Quintero remained in the left-wing position until Ibarbo recovered for the quarter-final defeat to Brazil, in which he was replaced at half time by Adrián Ramos.{{cite news|last1=McNulty|first1=Phil|title=Brazil 2-1 Colombia|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/28051801|access-date=12 November 2014|work=BBC Sport|date=5 July 2014}}

The following year, Ibarbo made two substitute appearances in Group C at the 2015 Copa América in Chile, in which Colombia again reached the last eight.{{cite news|title=¡Qué comience el baile!|url=https://www.elespectador.com/deportes/copa-america/comience-el-baile-articulo-566226|publisher=El Espectador|language=es|date=14 June 2015|access-date=7 June 2018}}
{{cite news|title="A Argentina le vamos a jugar de tú a tú": Víctor Ibarbo|url=https://www.elespectador.com/deportes/copa-america/argentina-le-vamos-jugar-de-tu-tu-victor-ibarbo-articulo-567990|publisher=El Espectador|language=es|date=23 June 2015|access-date=7 June 2018}}
{{cite news|title=La suerte no basta|url=https://www.elespectador.com/deportes/copa-america/suerte-no-basta-articulo-568824|publisher=El Espectador|language=es|date=27 June 2015|access-date=7 June 2018}} Since then, Ibarbo hasn't been called up by the national team.{{cite news|title=El presente de los que no fueron llamados a la Selección Colombia|url=https://www.elespectador.com/deportes/futbolinternacional/el-presente-de-los-no-fueron-llamados-seleccion-colombi-articulo-633550|publisher=El Espectador|language=es|date=21 May 2016|access-date=7 June 2018}}

{{updated|24 February 2019}}{{cite web|title=Ibarbo, Víctor|url=http://www.national-football-teams.com/player/38496/Victor_Ibarbo.html|website=National-Football-Teams|access-date=5 September 2015}}{{cite web|title=V. IBARBO|url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/segundo-victor-ibarbo-guerrero/71325/|website=Soccerway|access-date=5 September 2015}}{{cite web|title=Victor Ibarbo|url=http://www.soccerbase.com/players/player.sd?player_id=62149|website=Soccerbase|access-date=5 September 2015}}

Although born in Tumaco, Colombia, Ibarbo came from Cali.{{cite news|title=Kínder de Cabrero le devolvió el fútbol a Nacional|url=http://www.elcolombiano.com/historico/kinder_de_cabrero_le_devolvio_el_futbol_a_nacional-NLEC_69567|publisher=El Colombiano|language=es|date=2 December 2009|access-date=7 June 2018}} Born to a father, who's an electrician, Ibarbo grew up with seven brothers.{{cite news|title=Corren tras un balón esquivo|url=http://www.elcolombiano.com/historico/corren_tras_un_balon_esquivo-GDEC_115157|publisher=El Colombiano|language=es|date=11 December 2010|access-date=7 June 2018}}
{{cite news|title=Ibarbo-Cagliari È nato un amore "Datemi la Juve"|url=http://archiviostorico.gazzetta.it//2012/gennaio/10/Ibarbo_Cagliari_nato_amore_Datemi_ga_10_1201107849.shtml|publisher=La Gazzetta Dello Sport|language=it|date=10 January 2012|access-date=7 June 2018}}

Ibarbo is married to his wife, Sirley and has a son, Martin.{{cite web|url=https://www.atlnacional.com.co/noticias/desde-europa/|title=DESDE EUROPA|publisher=Atlético Nacional|language=es|date=17 May 2016|access-date=7 June 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180602221225/https://www.atlnacional.com.co/noticias/desde-europa/|archive-date=2 June 2018|url-status=live}}
{{cite news|title=Palleggio, scatto e dribbling: che Ibarbo|url=http://archiviostorico.gazzetta.it//2012/gennaio/09/Palleggio_scatto_dribbling_che_Ibarbo_ga_10_1201097804.shtml|publisher=La Gazzetta dello Sport|language=it|date=9 January 2012|access-date=7 June 2018}} Shortly after returning to Atlético Nacional in 2016, Ibarbo was a victim of robbery after his jewelry, which is worth 70 million peso, was taken from him in Medellín.{{cite news|title=Víctor Ibarbo, víctima de millonario robo en Medellín|url=https://www.elespectador.com/deportes/futbolcolombiano/victor-ibarbo-victima-de-millonario-robo-medellin-articulo-615014|publisher=El Spectador|language=es|date=5 February 2016|access-date=7 June 2018}}

Ibarbo is currently represented by his agent, Riccardo Calleri.{{cite news|title=ESCLUSIVA TMW - Cagliari, ag. Ibarbo: "Il tempo è stato galantuomo"|url=https://www.tuttomercatoweb.com/serie-a/esclusiva-tmw-cagliari-ag-ibarbo-il-tempo-e-stato-galantuomo-424337|publisher=Tutto Mercato Web|language=it|date=13 February 2013|access-date=7 June 2018}} Ibarbo later considered Zdeněk Zeman as a father to him during his time at Cagliari.{{cite news|title=Cagliari, Ibarbo: "Zeman è come un padre, voglio crescere assieme a lui"|url=https://www.tuttomercatoweb.com/serie-a/cagliari-ibarbo-zeman-e-come-un-padre-voglio-crescere-assieme-a-lui-608950|publisher=Tutto Mercato Web|language=it|date=31 October 2014|access-date=7 June 2018}} In addition to speaking Spanish, Ibarbo also speaks English and Italian.{{cite web|url=http://www.sagan-tosu.net/match/schedule/2017031806/|title=セレッソ大阪 vs サガン鳥栖|publisher=Sagan Tosu|language=ja|date=18 March 2017|access-date=7 June 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180607190016/http://www.sagan-tosu.net/match/schedule/2017031806/|archive-date=7 June 2018|url-status=live}}

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• Torneo Apertura: 2011
• Superliga Colombiana: 2016
• Copa Libertadores: 2016

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