Watch out for Ecuador’s new rising star Kendry Páez. He turned 100 in May at 16 years and just over 100 days old. The “Tri” footballer breaks records after making his debut in the senior national team last Tuesday against Uruguay, also as a starter, and contributing significantly to his team’s victory over the Charrúa (2-1).
He had a spectacular debut in the South American qualifiers, where he starred in one of the game’s moves, assisting Felix Torres with a low cross from the left wing. He is the youngest player in history to achieve this.
Lamine Yamal broke the previous record as the youngest player to score in the qualifying phase of a European Championship he did the same, only assisting. Two footballers born in 2007 who are already leaving their mark on world football and closing the gap.
Chelsea, the fastest
His talent and precocity attracted the attention of the best European clubs, but Barça were interested in him It was Chelsea who terminated his contract for just over 20 million eurosas several media outlets claim.
The “blue” team always has the South American market very well under control this season He also acquired Angelo, a Santos player in which FC Barcelona was also interested.
He also has someone in the national team who looks after him.. This summer, the players at Stamford Bridge dug deep to make their national team-mate Moises Caicedo the most expensive signing in Premier League history for €133 million. Both were in the starting line-up in the win against Marcelo Bielsa’s team and both provided assists.
Your arrival will have to wait
Protagonist in Independiente del Valle, his team, Chelsea took him on loan for two seasons to make it easier for him to make the jump to the Premier League at the age of 18.. If Spanish coach Félix Sánchez continues to give him chances, he will undoubtedly find an important rhythm to continue his training.
Playing alongside true legends of the national team, also with experience in the English league such as Enner Valencia, who scored three goals at the last World Cup in Qatar, Kendry Páez can only get better.
