CORNERFLICK
- 23AgeBorn 21 Jul 2003
- AntwerpClubSince 2022
- CupLeague
EcuadorNational team
The shape of him
Anthony Valencia is a 23-year-old forward at Antwerp and a Ecuador international. In 25/26 that meant 23 club appearances and 1,331 minutes. A forward is measured in end product: the movement that finds space, the finish that decides it, and the threat that pins defenders back.
The job
Stretch the defence, take the chances that come, and lead the press from the front.
Season snapshot 25/26
| Appearances | 23 | |
|---|---|---|
| Minutes played | 1,331 | |
| Goals | 4 | |
| Assists | 2 | |
| Shots per 90 | 1.2 | |
| Shots on target | 67% | |
| Dribbles per 90 | 2.3 | |
| Duels won | 39% |
Playing style
Percentile against forwards we track, 25/26
Stat comparison
vs forwards we track (328), 25/26
| Stat | Bar | Valencia | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals per 90 | 0.27 | 0.35 | |
| Shots per 90 | 1.2 | 1.8 | |
| Shots on target | 67% | 52% | |
| Dribbles per 90 | 2.3 | 1.1 | |
| Key passes per 90 | 2.0 | 1.3 |
Honours 8
- 2Super Cup2023
- 2First Division A2022/23
- 2Cup2022/23
- 2CONMEBOL Libertadores U202018
Career journey
2024 – 2026Antwerp
2026 – 2027Ecuador
2026 – 2027Flamengo- 2026 – PresentAntwerp
View full career
| Years | Club | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 – Present | Antwerp | 3 | 3 |
| 2026 – 2027 | Flamengo | 1 | 0 |
| 2026 – 2027 | Ecuador | 4 | 1 |
| 2024 – 2026 | Antwerp | 62 | 7 |
| 2023 – 2024 | Royal Antwerp II | 4 | 0 |
| 2023 – 2024 | Antwerp | 28 | 2 |
| 2022 – 2023 | Independiente del Valle | 3 | 0 |
| 2022 – 2023 | Royal Antwerp II | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 – 2023 | Antwerp | 18 | 2 |
| 2020 – 2022 | Independiente U20 | 9 | 4 |
Quick facts
- Full name
- Anthony Lenín Valencia Bajaña
- Date of birth
- 21 Jul 2003 (23)
- Place of birth
- Guayaquil, Ecuador
- Nationality
- Ecuador
- Height
- 1.74 m
- Position
- Forward
- Current club
- ANAntwerp
- Joined
- 1 Jul 2022
Strengths
- Shot accuracy
- Dribbling
- Chance creation
CF card
i
Our rating from 25/26's club stats, against every outfield player we track. Pace is set by our editors. Not an EA SPORTS FC rating.
79FWD
AN
Valencia
- 85
- SHO
- 82
- PAS
- 77
- DRI
- 70
- DEF
- 70
- PHY
Similar players
Latest on Ecuador
- National Team Dugouts Rocked by Post-World Cup Coaching Shake-Up
World Cup 2026 breaks attendance records across venues
Brazil meet Norway in heavyweight last-16 tie
Queiroz plays down Colombia split before Ghana tie
View all news
Queiroz's clash with Colombia
England will face the Republic of Congo in the World Cup knockout stage.
World Cup Sees Eighth Coaching Resignation
Mexico's goalscorer named Player of the Match against Ecuador
Mexico beat Ecuador to reach last 16 at World Cup 2026
Aguirre demands near-perfect Mexico display against Ecuador
Ecuador ready to face hosts despite travel delay
Mexico face dangerous Ecuador in knockout test
Ivory Coast vs. Norway: A Clash of Power and Pace for a Place in the Next Round
Stars Who Took the World Cup Group Stage by Storm
Germany face Paraguay in first knockout tie for 12 years
Germany’s coach: We have a decisive game ahead
Recent matches
| Date | Competition | Opponent | Venue | Result | Minutes | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Oct 2026 |  Brasileirão Série A - Brazil |  Bahia | A | W3–0 | 0' | |
| 16 Oct 2026 |  Copa Libertadores |  Estudiantes L.P. | A | D0–0 | 0' | |
| 11 Oct 2026 | Brasileirão Série A - Brazil |  Fluminense | H | W1–0 | 0' | |
| 8 Oct 2026 | Brasileirão Série A - Brazil |  Santos | A | D2–2 | 0' |
More on Anthony Valencia
Season by season
Club football, all competitions
| Season | Club | League | Apps | Mins | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26/27 | Ecuador | All competitions | 4 | 215 | 1 | 0 |
| 25/26 | Antwerp | All competitions | 23 | 1,331 | 4 | 2 |
| 24/25 | Antwerp | All competitions | 39 | 1,046 | 3 | 1 |
| 23/24 | Antwerp | All competitions | 28 | 849 | 2 | 1 |
| 22/23 | Antwerp | All competitions | 18 | 410 | 2 | 0 |
Added