‘Ecuador’s Haaland’ on FC Porto’s radar, say Spanish reports | OneFootball

It took just 10 matches with Independiente del Valle’s first team for Juan Riquelme Angulo to become one of the most sought-after names in South American football. According to AS, European clubs such as Barcelona, Manchester United, Benfica, and FC Porto are closely monitoring the progress of the young Ecuadorian forward.

Standing at 1.93m, 18-year-old Angulo scored two goals in his first 10 professional appearances. His early talent also earned him six caps for Ecuador’s under-17 national team and a recent emergency call-up to the senior squad by coach Sebastián Becaccece to cover the absences of Yeboah and Kevin Rodríguez. Although he did not make his debut, the call-up further boosted his profile on the international stage.

In his home country, the player’s profile has already drawn comparisons with Erling Haaland. Despite his tall frame, which might suggest a traditional penalty-box striker, Angulo stands out for his refined technique, which allows him to contribute to build-up play from deeper areas while also making use of his pace. In addition, he has shown the ability to set up teammates in scoring positions.

It is precisely this combination of outstanding physical attributes and technical quality that places him among the biggest talents of his generation, justifying the high number of top clubs interested in his services.

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