Kendry Paez makes history as youngest ever Ecuador player in World Cup qualifying win over Uruguay
Kendry Paez made history on Tuesday as he played for Ecuador in a World Cup qualification win over Uruguay, becoming the youngest player ever to represent La Tri at just 16.
The midfielder is still at Ecuadorian side Independiente del Valle, but has agreed a deal to move to Chelsea when he turns 18 in 2025 – something Blues fans will be getting increasingly excited about.
Paez Becomes Youngest Ever South American Player
The teenager started the match against Uruguay, alongside future Chelsea teammate Moises Caicedo, and impressed in a 2-1 win for the home side in Quito.
In doing so he became the youngest player ever to turn out for the Ecuador senior side, and the second youngest South American to ever play international football behind the one and only Diego Maradona.
Paez Making History at a Young Age
Paez has been making history on a regular basis in his young career, beomng the youngest debutant and scorer in the Ecuadorian top flight when he netted for Independiente del Valle at just 15, he then became the youngest scorer in the history of the Under-20 World Cup in May.
Caicedo was full of praise for the teenager when giving his take on him earlier this year, seeing a very