Chelsea talent signed by Todd Boehly has the potential to become the best in the world
Andrey Santos was the first player, followed by Angelo Gabriel, Deivid Washington, and Kendry Paez. Paez, who is 16 years old, has an agreement to join Chelsea after he turns 18 in May 2025. The creative midfielder from Ecuador has several incredible records to his name, including being the youngest player ever to score in a CONMEBOL World Cup qualifier and the youngest debutant and goalscorer in the Ecuadorian top flight. He has been named the best young player and best offensive midfielder in Ecuador and has also been honored with a spot in the Ecuadorian Serie A team of the year.
Paez’s agent Manuel Sierra is confident in the player’s potential, believing he can be a great talent and possibly a future Ballon d’Or contender. Paez has been dubbed the “jewel” of Ecuador and has expressed his focus on his current club, Independiente Del Valle, while looking forward to a potential move to Chelsea in the future. Despite the hype, Paez emphasizes that he is in a process of improvement and gaining experience and does not want to be compared to other established players. Paez has already visited Chelsea and trained with the senior squad during Independiente’s off-season.
He is also learning English in preparation for his potential move to Stamford Bridge. If his current trajectory continues, he is likely to have a successful future in England, possibly even becoming a Ballon d’Or contender.
