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Luis Antonio Valencia Mosquera is an Ecuadorian former professional footballer who played primarily as a right-sided player throughout his career, initially as a right winger, before developing into a right-back. He is regarded as one of the best Ecuadorian footballers of all time.
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Born 4 August 1985 · Q174486
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My time at Manchester United has been like a dream come true. To be the first Ecuadorian player to win the English Premier League was a very proud moment for me and for my country. “I am so happy to have signed a new deal and am looking forward to working with Louis van Gaal. There is great team spirit within the club and we are all determined to get back to winning ways.
Won: Supercopa Ecuador with LDU Quito (2020).
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“My time at Manchester United has been like a dream come true. To be the first Ecuadorian player to win the English Premier League was a very proud moment for me and for my country. “I am so happy to have signed a new deal and am looking forward to working with Louis van Gaal. There is great team spirit within the club and we are all determined to get back to winning ways.”
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Won: Supercopa Ecuador with LDU Quito (2020).
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Played for Querétaro F.C. (2020–2021) — 15 appearances, 1 goals.
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Won: Copa Ecuador with LDU Quito (2019).
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Joined LDU Quito in 2019.
Played for Liga Deportiva Universitaria de Quito (2019–2020) — 20 appearances, 1 goals.
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Runner-up: FA Cup with Manchester United (2017–18).
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The Guardian: José Mourinho unhappy with referee over Antonio Valencia's red card
Won award: Premier League Goal of the Month (September 2017).
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Won: Football League/EFL Cup with Manchester United (2016–17).
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Won: UEFA Europa League with Manchester United (2016–17).
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Won award: Manchester United Players' Player of the Year (2016–17).
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Won award: UEFA Europa League Squad of the Season (2016–17).
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Won the English FA Cup with Manchester United (2015-2016).
Won the English FA Community Shield with Manchester United (2016).
Won: FA Cup with Manchester United (2015–16).
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Won: FA Community Shield with Manchester United (2016).
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The Guardian: Manchester United’s Antonio Valencia faces five months out after foot surgery – reports
The Guardian: Manchester United’s Antonio Valencia to miss Copa América
The Guardian: Roy Hodgson’s England face familiar foe in Ecuador’s Antonio Valencia | Andy Hunter
The Guardian: Ecuador World Cup 2014 squad: Antonio Valencia goes to Brazil
Won the English FA Community Shield with Manchester United (2013).
Won: Premier League with Manchester United (2012–13).
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Won: FA Community Shield with Manchester United (2013).
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Valencia also has a tattoo on his upper arm paying tribute to former international teammate and close friend Christian "Chucho" Benítez, who died in 2013.
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Won award: Sir Matt Busby Player of the Year (2011–12).
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Won award: Manchester United Goal of the Season (2011–12).
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Won award: Manchester United Goal of the Season (April 2012).
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Won award: Manchester United Players' Player of the Year (2011–12).
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The Guardian: Antonio Valencia injury takes shine off Manchester United win at Ajax
The Guardian: Antonio Valencia signs new four-year contract with Manchester United
The Guardian: Antonio Valencia ruled out of Manchester United tour by ankle injury
The Guardian: Antonio Valencia nearly fractures his left ankle again
Runner-up: UEFA Champions League with Manchester United (2010–11).
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Won: Premier League with Manchester United (2010–11).
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The Guardian: Return of Antonio Valencia can be an inspiration for Manchester United
The Guardian: Antonio Valencia overcomes poverty and injury to sparkle at United | Louise Taylor
“Manchester United has been my life since 2009 and I am absolutely delighted to have signed a new contract.”
The Guardian: Manchester United's Antonio Valencia may be back in February
The Guardian: Antonio Valencia out for 'good portion of season'
The Guardian: Antonio Valencia's injury leaves Manchester United lacking options | Richard Williams
The Guardian: Antonio Valencia still has future at Manchester United, says Fletcher
The Guardian: Antonio Valencia wished fast recovery from injury by Rangers defender
The Guardian: Antonio Valencia's season over as United are held in Champions League
Won the English FA Community Shield with Manchester United (2010).
Won the English Football League Cup with Manchester United (2009-2010).
Won: FA Community Shield with Manchester United (2010).
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Won award: PFA Team of the Year (2009–10).
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Won: Football League/EFL Cup with Manchester United (2009–10).
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Won award: Alan Hardaker Trophy (2010).
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Joined Manchester United in 2009.
Played for Manchester United F.C. (2009–2019) — 241 appearances, 17 goals.
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Played for Wigan Athletic F.C. (2008–2009) — 47 appearances, 6 goals.
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Joined Wigan in 2008.
Played for Wigan Athletic F.C. (2006–2008) — 37 appearances, 1 goals.
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Won: Ecuadorian Serie A with El Nacional (2005).
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Played for Villarreal CF (2005–2008) — 2 appearances, 0 goals.
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Joined Villarreal in 2005.
Played for Ecuador men's national football team (2005–2019) — 99 appearances, 11 goals.
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Played for Recreativo de Huelva (2005–2006) — 12 appearances, 0 goals.
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Played for Ecuador men's national under-20 association football team (2004–2005) — 23 appearances, 17 goals.
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And has represented his country at the 2006 FIFA World Cup, the 2007 Copa América, the 2011 Copa América, the 2014 FIFA World Cup, the Copa América Centenario and the 2019 Copa América
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Joined El Nacional in 2003.
Played for Club Deportivo El Nacional (2003–2005) — 88 appearances, 12 goals.
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Born 1985-08-04.
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