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Enner Valencia

Enner Valencia is an Ecuadorian professional footballer who plays as a striker for Internacional and captains the Ecuador national team.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Enner Valencia is an Ecuadorian professional footballer who plays as a striker for Internacional and captains the Ecuador national team. He is Ecuador's all-time leading men's international goalscorer and has played club football in Ecuador, Mexico, England, and Turkey.

Early life and career

Valencia was born in San Lorenzo, Ecuador, in 1989. He developed as a player in Ecuador and began his professional career with Emelec in 2010.

Club career

Valencia has played professionally in Ecuador, Mexico, England, Turkey, and Brazil. Notable club highlights include the 2013 Ecuadorian Serie A title with Emelec and top-scoring success at Pachuca and in other competitions.

International career

Valencia has represented Ecuador at senior international level and has served as captain. He is the national team's all-time leading men's goalscorer and has scored multiple FIFA World Cup goals.

Honours and recognition

His career honours include domestic titles in Ecuador, Mexico, Turkey, and Brazil. He has also received individual scoring awards, including being top scorer in the Copa Sudamericana and Liga MX.

Key facts

  • Began his senior career with Emelec in Ecuador.
  • Won the Ecuadorian Serie A with Emelec in 2013.
  • Won the Turkish Cup with Fenerbahçe in his final season at the club.
  • Became Ecuador’s all-time leading men’s international goalscorer.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Enner Valencia?
Enner Valencia is an Ecuadorian professional footballer who plays as a striker and captains the Ecuador national team.
Which club does Enner Valencia play for?
He plays for Internacional in Brazil.
What position does Enner Valencia play?
He primarily plays as a striker, and can also operate as a winger.
What is Enner Valencia known for internationally?
He is Ecuador’s all-time leading men’s international goalscorer and a major scorer for the national team at World Cups.
Which clubs has Enner Valencia played for?
His senior clubs include Emelec, Pachuca, West Ham United, Everton, Tigres UANL, Fenerbahçe, and Internacional.
What are some of Enner Valencia’s honours?
His honours include the Ecuadorian Serie A, Turkish Cup, and several titles with Tigres UANL, plus individual scoring awards.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Enner_Valencia
    Supports: Career timeline, clubs, honours, and position.
  2. Olympics.com — https://www.olympics.com/en/news/who-is-enner-valencia-ecuador-football
    Supports: International record, World Cup scoring, captaincy, and biographical background.
  3. Transfermarkt — https://www.transfermarkt.us/enner-valencia/profil/spieler/139503
    Supports: Date of birth, height, position, current club, and career club list.
  4. Sky Sports — https://www.skysports.com/enner-valencia
    Supports: Date of birth, position, transfer history, and club moves.