Author: Vishwajit Sawant
In an exciting announcement on Monday (12), renowned Brazilian club Internacional unveiled their latest acquisition, Ecuadorian striker Enner Valencia. Creating anticipation ahead of official confirmation, the Porto Alegre outfit cleverly engaged their followers on social media by sharing intriguing facts about Valencia’s impressive career, which has included stints in Europe and World Cup competitions.
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At 33, Valencia brings a wealth of experience to Internacional, and his signing solidifies the team’s attacking prowess. The club proudly revealed that he holds the esteemed titles of captain and all-time top scorer for the Ecuadorian national team, with an impressive 38 goals. Valencia’s contributions to the World Cup are also noteworthy, with six goals scored in the 2014 and 2022 tournaments.
The Ecuadorian striker’s most recent season at Fenerbahce showed off his skills as a striker, as he won the coveted title of top scorer in the Turkish league, scoring an impressive 29 goals. Obviously, his exceptional tally of 33 goals has made him the third top scorer in the whole of Europe, behind only the likes of Haaland and Mbappé.
Valencia’s footballing journey began in the youth ranks at Emelec before he moved to Pachuca in 2013. From there, he ventured into European soccer, wearing the shirts of West Ham United and Everton in England. His return to the American continent took place between 2017 and 2020, when he showed his talent at Tigres, before securing his latest contract with Fenerbahce.
Internacional’s new signing has generated immense excitement among the fans, and Valencia is due to arrive in Brazil on June 26 for his official presentation. As the club embarks on its future endeavors, it undoubtedly hopes that the Ecuadorian star will light up the pitch and contribute to its continued success.