Enner Remberto Valencia Lastra, born on 4 November 1989, is an Ecuadorian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Campeonato Brasileiro Série A club Internacional and captains the Ecuador national team. His career spans various clubs and international tournaments, making him one of the most notable Ecuadorian footballers.
Main Milestones
Birth
4 November 1989
Enner Valencia was born in San Lorenzo, Ecuador, marking the beginning of his journey to becoming a professional footballer.
Early Career
2008
Valencia moved from Caribe Junior's youth system to Oriente and then to Emelec, where he would later win the 2013 Ecuadorian Serie A and be awarded the Copa Sudamericana Golden Boot.
International Debut
2011
Valencia played for Ecuador's under-22 national team at the 2011 Pan American Games, laying the groundwork for his senior international career.
Senior International Debut
2012
Valencia made his senior debut for Ecuador in an international friendly against Honduras, marking the start of his senior international career.
First Senior International Goal
2013
Valencia scored his first senior international goal against Honduras during the 2014 FIFA World Cup qualification campaign, showcasing his potential on the international stage.
FIFA World Cup Debut
2014
Valencia made his World Cup debut in Brazil, scoring against Switzerland and later leading Ecuador to a victory against Honduras with a brace, despite the team's eventual group-stage exit.
Move to West Ham United
July 2014
Valencia joined English Premier League club West Ham United for an estimated £12 million, marking a significant step in his professional career.
Loan to Everton
2016
Valencia went on loan to Everton for the 2016-2017 season, further expanding his experience in the English Premier League.
Move to Tigres UANL
July 2017
Valencia signed for Mexican club Tigres UANL, where he would win Liga MX's 2017 Apertura and 2019 Clausura tournaments, and finish runner-up in the 2019 CONCACAF Champions League.
Move to Fenerbahçe
August 2020
Valencia joined Turkish Süper Lig club Fenerbahçe on a free transfer, where he would go on to win the Turkish Cup and become the top scorer in the Süper Lig in the 2022-2023 season.
Move to Internacional
Mid-2023
Valencia signed for Brazilian club Internacional, continuing his professional career in the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A.
Recent Career
2024-2025
Valencia has been actively playing for Internacional and continues to captain the Ecuador national team, solidifying his status as one of Ecuador's most accomplished footballers.
