Ignacio 'Nacho' Zabal Almazán (born 14 February 1987) is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for CD Alfaro. Club career Spain Born in Alfaro, La Rioja, Zabal came through the youth ranks at CA Osasuna and made his senior debut for their reserves in Segunda División B on 19 March 2006, in a 1–1 away draw against CF Badalona. On 28 June 2011, he was loaned to Segunda División team CD Numancia for the upcoming season, and appeared in his first professional match on 7 September in the second round of the Copa del Rey, saving a penalty from Ander Lafuente in a shootout victory at FC Cartagena following a goalless draw. Zabal was loaned out again the following campaign, to second-tier club SD Huesca. Despite only six competitive appearances and relegation, he signed a permanent deal with the Aragonese for the following year. After that, Zabal continued competing in division three, with CD Alcoyano, CD Toledo, Arandina CF, SD Amorebieta and CD Calahorra. Atlético Ottawa On 2 April 2020, Zabal signed with Atlético Ottawa. He made his debut in their first ever match in the Canadian Premier League, a 2–2 draw against York9 FC on 15 August. Zabal appeared in all league games during the season. On 26 February 2021, he was released. Later years On 10 June 2021, Zabal joined UE Sant Julià in the Andorran Primera Divisió. He returned to his country only two months later, however, agreeing to a deal at CD Tudelano. Career statistics References External links 1987 births Living people Association football goalkeepers Spanish footballers Footballers from La Rioja (Spain) Segunda División players Segunda División B players Primera Federación players Segunda Federación players CA Osasuna B players CA Osasuna players CD Numancia players SD Huesca footballers CD Alcoyano footballers CD Toledo players Arandina CF players SD Amorebieta footballers CD Calahorra players CD Tudelano footballers Canadian Premier League players Atlético Ottawa players UE Sant Julià players Spanish expatriate footballers Expatriate soccer players in Canada Expatriate footballers in Andorra Spanish expatriate sportspeople in Canada Spanish expatriate sportspeople in Andorra