Antonio Valencia

Ecuadorean footballer and winger

Antonio Valencia - Ecuadorean footballer and winger
Born

August 4th, 1985
39 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Ecuador

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A prominent footballer from Ecuador, gained recognition for playing as a winger. Started professional career at El Nacional in Ecuador before moving to Europe. Joined Wigan Athletic in 2006, where performances earned attention. Transferred to Manchester United in 2009, becoming a key player for the club. Contributed significantly to the team’s success, winning multiple Premier League titles, an FA Cup, and the UEFA Europa League. Valencia also represented the Ecuador national team, participating in the 2006, 2014, and 2018 FIFA World Cups; collecting over 100 caps in total. Retired from international football in 2018.

Winning two Premier League titles with Manchester United

Playing in three FIFA World Cups for Ecuador

Captaining Ecuador national team

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