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Ray Kendry Páez Andrade
Ray Kendry Páez Andrade
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Independiente
midfielder
04.05.2007 (16 years)
height 177
weight 67
nationality Ecuador
Club season 2024
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25 Apr
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Revealed: Chelsea's plan for wonderkid Kendry Paez after he joins club in 2025
Chelsea signed Ecuadorian wonderkid Kendry Paez last year but he'll join the club in the summer of 2025 after turning 18.Ecuadorian source El Canal del Fútbol report that the Blues are planning to send the forward on loan to Strasbourg after he completes the move to the Bridge.
Chelsea
17 days ago
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Chelsea wonderkid Kendry Paez allegedly among Ecuador players filmed in a club throwing money at dancers
16-year-old Chelsea wonderkid Kendry Paez was allegedly one of the members of the Ecuador national team that visited a nightclub in the US on March 24th night before their game against Italy on March 25th.Kendry Paez, Robert Arboleda, Piero Hincapie and Gonzalo Plata were reportedly the players involved.
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1 month ago
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'Sterling, your daddy is here': Fans react as future Chelsea wonderkid hits unreal golazo
Chelsea fans are in awe of Kendry Paez's development.The 16-year-old has scored another fantastic goal for Ecuadorian side Independiente.
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1 month ago
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'Lazy' Lukaku accused of 'ruining himself' & 3 more under-radar stories at Chelsea today
Carragher impressed by DisasiChelsea were solid during their 1–1 draw against Manchester City at the Etihad on Saturday and Axel Disasi impressed Jamie Carragher who was covering the game for Sky Sports.The former Liverpool man said during the game: "Disasi again at the back post.
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2 months ago
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Kendry Paez wins two ‘best’ awards for 2023 heroics - he's only 16!
Chelsea youngster Kendry Paez has been awarded for his brilliant performances for Independiente del Valle in 2023.As per The Athletic’s Simon Johnson, the 16-year-old midfielder has won the Best Young Player of the Year award in the Ecuador Liga Pro Awards.
Chelsea
3 months ago
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Chelsea offered ex-Barca striker & 3 more under-radar stories
Chelsea offered ex-Barca strikerChelsea have been offered former Barcelona striker Martin Braithwaite, as per HITC.Chelsea interested in Blackburn's WhartonChelsea are reportedly interested in £25 million Blackburn midfielder Adam Wharton, as per Alan Nixon.
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3 months ago
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'Don’t know if we'll have such a beastly talent again': Chelsea told new youngster can be 'one of the greats'
Chelsea have secured the signing of Ecuadorian youngster Kendry Paez, who is set to join the club in 2025.His agent Manuel Sierra has been full of praise for him and termed him as a 'beastly talent'.
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3 months ago
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Ivan Toney refuses to rule out January move & 2 more big stories at Chelsea you might've missed
Ivan Toney refuses to rule out January move'Whether it's this January that is the right time for a club to come in and pay the right money, who knows?' the Chelsea target said.Chelsea pay for 24-hour security for Kendry PaezThe club is worried about the teenager's safety amid unrest in Ecuador.
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3 months ago
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Chelsea pay 24-hour security for wonderkid Kendry Paez amid Ecuador chaos
Chelsea are reportedly offering support to wonderkid Kendry Paez after unrest was sparked by criminal organizations in his country Ecuador.The exact nature of their support has not been disclosed by the club but it is understood that round-the-clock security for 16-year-old Paez and his family has been organized.
Chelsea
3 months ago
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Liverpool retain Colwill interest & 4 more under-radar stories at Chelsea
Enzo eyes Carabao Cup win"[The Carabao Cup] is important, we give importance to every competition we are in. Chelsea is a very large institution and feeds on winning and competing.
Chelsea
3 months ago
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Pochettino shares James recovery timeline & 2 more big stories you might've missed
Paez trains with Chelsea first teamThe Ecuador international who can only play for Chelsea in 2025 was spotted at Cobham with his compatriot Moises Caicedo.Pochettino shares James recovery timeline'The most important is to see him back here and assess day by day.
Chelsea
4 months ago
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Spotted: Kendry Paez trains with Chelsea at Cobham
Future Chelsea star Kendry Paez has been in London to visit Stamford Bridge and Cobham ahead of his move to the Blues in 2025.The Ecuadorian wonder-kid was in attendance for Chelsea's League Cup clash with Newcastle and has now visited Cobham training centre for a session with his future club.
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4 months ago
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Kendry Paez attends Newcastle game — what Poch said about him
Kendry Paez was in the stands for Chelsea's game against Newcastle on Tuesday. The Ecuadorian is on holiday after the end of the season in his home country.
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4 months ago
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Chelsea to sign another wonderkid — he was in stands v Newcastle
"Chelsea are closing in on deal to sign Senegal U17 midfielder Pape Daouda Diong from AF Darou Salam! Deal almost done," Fabrizio Romano tweeted."Pape was pictured at Stamford Bridge yesterday close to Kendry Páez.
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4 months ago
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'2025? If owner extends my contract': Poch jokes about Chelsea future
Mauricio Pochettino was asked about the Club World Cup. The tournament will be changed from its current format to a different one and Chelsea will participate in it in 2025.
Chelsea
4 months ago
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What Kendry Paez did in Ecuador league final — he's coming to Chelsea soon
Kendry Paez scored Independiente's only goal in the 1-1 draw against LDU Quito in the final of the Ecuador league.The Ecuador league uses a complex format to determine the winner and is often contested in the two-legged final.
Chelsea
4 months ago
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Nkunku in squad vs Sheff Utd & 3 more big stories at Chelsea you might've missed
Nkunku in squad vs Sheff UtdMauricio Pochettino has confirmed that the Frenchman can make his Chelsea debut on Saturday.Paez to train with Chelsea first teamThe 16-year-old is coming to England next week, around 18 months before he can formally complete his move to Stamford Bridge.
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4 months ago
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Kendry Paez set to train with Chelsea first team next week
Chelsea are set to bring 16-year-old Kendry Paez to Cobham for training ahead of his 2025 transfer to the club, reports Matt Law.The club have planned multiple trips for the youngster to England, with the first one coming next week, when he will train at Cobham.
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4 months ago
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Chelsea get closer to Kendry Paez arrival after player's visa accepted
Chelsea are a step closer to welcoming Kendry Paez to the club as his visa has now been accepted to travel to the UK.Independiente sporting manager Roberto Arroyo confirmed that his documentation has been approved: "We just had Kendry Paez's visa accepted.
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4 months ago
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Chalobah 'guaranteed' to leave Chelsea & 3 more under-radar stories today
James names his mentor at ChelseaReece James is making the best of the opportunity to learn from Thiago Silva, one of the most experienced centre-backs in the world of football.The Chelsea full-back said: "Thiago probably helps me the most whenever I'm unsure, or I feel like I need advice on something.
Chelsea
5 months ago
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Biography
Birthplace:
Guayaquil, Ecuador
Career:
Independiente
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Career goals:
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Career matches:
61
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Honours:
Recopa Sudamericana
(1),
Supercopa de Ecuador
(1)
Man United to use Chelsea as example after falling behind in one transfer market angle
According to The Sun, Man United have admitted that they have fallen behind Chelsea and Man City when it comes to recruiting young players from all over the world.That's why they have hired a US agency to find a new emerging talent scout to catch up in that department.
Chelsea
5 months ago
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'Remember that name. Greatest talent in South America': Journalist claims Chelsea have their own Jude Bellingham
According to journalist Süleyman Öztürk, the future looks incredibly bright for Chelsea's emerging star, Kendry Paez. Set to join the team in 2025, Paez, at just 16, is making waves as a regular for Independiente del Valle and Ecuador national team.
Chelsea
5 months ago
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Kendry Paez scores a belter for first team at Independiente del Valle
Chelsea fans should have a keen eye on the Ecuadorian league as the Blues have already snapped up its biggest young star.Last week, Kendry Paez became the youngest goalscorer in the history of South American football, finding the net against Bolivia.
Chelsea
6 months ago
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Revealed: How much Chelsea signed Kendry Paez
Kendry Paez is already an important player for the Ecuadorian national team despite being 16 years old. According to Fabrizio Romano, Chelsea were quick to spot his talent and pay €20m to land his signature.
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6 months ago
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'We have a gem on our hands': Chelsea fans sing praise of loanee record breaker in South America
In June this year, Chelsea completed the signing of Ecuadorian wonder kid Kendry Paez. Todd Boehly and his recruitment team might've been looking at some sort of crystal ball to make that signing given the way the player has turned out so far.
Chelsea
6 months ago
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Kendry Paez become youngest South American goalscorer in CONMEBOL history with assist from Caicedo
Chelsea-bound Ecuadorian prodigy Kendry Paez is continuing to impress at the international level as he scored in a 2-1 win over Bolivia with an assist with futur Chelsea teammate Moises Caicedo.The goal makes the 16-year-old the youngest ever South American goal-scorer in CONMEBOL qualifying history.
Chelsea
6 months ago
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Chelsea plan to use Nkunku blueprint to land Toney & 3 other under-radar stories
Chelsea interested in Feyenoord strikerThe Blues have an interest in signing 22-year-old Feyenoord striker Santiago Gimenez, as per 90min.The forward has caught the eye this season by scoring 5 goals in 5 games so far.
Chelsea
7 months ago
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Rumours of Hazard return to Chelsea quashed & 2 more under-radar stories
Paez sets record in South America qualifierAt 16 years and 131 days Kendry Paez has become the youngest player to provide an assist in the history of the South American Qualifiers for the World Cup.Rumours of Hazard return to Chelsea quashed“Eden Hazard is still a free agent and hasn’t yet decided if he wants to move to a new club.
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7 months ago
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Watch Chelsea boys Caicedo and Paez claim assists to help Ecuador beat Uruguay 2-1 (video)
Chelsea midfielders Moises Caicedo and Kendry Paez were both on hand to provide assists for Ecuador's goals against Uruguay to help them win the game 2-1.Ciacedo's assist came for Ecuador's first goal as he whips in a corner for Torres to head into the net.
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7 months ago
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'Here we go': Chelsea to sign another talented South American
"Deivid Washington to Chelsea, here we go! Verbal agreement done as Santos accepted €15m plus €5m add-ons bid for 18 year old striker," Fabrizio Romano tweeted."Long term deal agreed, Deivid wanted Chelsea; documents being prepared now.
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8 months ago
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'He's a star': Caicedo on Chelsea new signing Kendry Paez
Chelsea target Moises Caicedo was asked about the Blues' new signing Kendry Paez and he was full of praise for the 16-year-old.Caicedo told La Cancha Con Majo: "He’s a star! The truth is there are times where I watch Independiente games, it’s good to see those talents in Ecuador because we know we have very good youth.
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9 months ago
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'I don't feel pressure': Kendry Paez on his upcoming move to Chelsea
Kendry Paez aims to make the most out of the time he has to play for Ecuadorian side Independiente del Valle before his move to Chelsea in 2025."I don’t feel pressure, I am focused on Independiente, on the Libertadores and continue playing in the best way," the 16-year-old told ESPN.
Chelsea
10 months ago
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Chelsea claimed to pay less than rumoured $20m for 16-year-old Kendry Paez
Chelsea have announced the signing of 16-year-old Kendry Paez from Ecuadorian side Independiente del Valle.It was claimed that the Blues have agreed to pay more than £17.
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10 months ago
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Chelsea make first signing of Pochettino era & 3 other big stories you could've missed
Chelsea sign Kendry PaezThe 16-year-old Ecuador wonderkind will join the Blues in 2025, it has been confirmed.Worrying Kante updateFabrizio Romano says that the contract talks between Chelsea and Kante are 'not progressing', with two Saudi clubs keen to sign him.
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10 months ago
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OFFICIAL: Chelsea sign Ecuador wonderkid Kendry Paez — he'll join in 2025
Chelsea have confirmed they have signed Independiente del Valle midfielder Kendry Paez. "The Ecuadorian, who will join Chelsea after his 18th birthday, has already built a reputation in South America as one of the brightest and most creative young talents around, thanks to his combination of skilful dribbling along with the vision and technique to open up defences with his passing," Chelsea said in statement.
Chelsea
10 months ago
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Future Chelsea midfielder Kendry Paez makes history with goal for Ecuador at U20 World Cup
Kendry Paez made history with a goal for Ecuador against Fiji by becoming the youngest ever player to score in a U20 World Cup.He scored the opening goal for Ecuador, in a game that they ended up winning 9-0.
Chelsea
11 months ago
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Boehly won't attend Newcastle game and 3 more under-radar stories at Chelsea today
Damning Chelsea losses statChelsea have now lost more Premier League games this season (16 games) than the last two seasons combined (15 games).Kendry Paez sets U20 World Cup recordKendry Paez, the 16-year-old midfielder who is set to become a Chelsea player in a couple of years, has become the youngest goalscorer in the history of the U20 World Cup.
Chelsea
11 months ago
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Deal for 16-year-old Ecuador wonderkid confirmed & 2 more big Chelsea stories you might've missed
Deal for 16-year-old Ecuador wonderkid confirmedIndependiente del Valle have confirmed that Kendry Paez will be joining Chelsea in 2025.Milan in advanced talks with Loftus-CheekAccording to Fabrizio Romano, the player himself is open to a move to Italy.
Chelsea
11 months ago
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'Kendry Páez will be Chełsea player in 2025': Independiente director confirms agreement for wonder-kid
Ecuadorian club Independiente del Valle have confirmed that Kendry Paez will be joining Chelsea in 2025.Santiago Morales, the club director confirmed the news and said that the club have beaten Man United and Dortmund to reach an agreement for the highly rated youngster.
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11 months ago
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Barca to lose promising duo and 3 other under-radar stories of the day
Barca to lose promising duoBarca Atletic's top goalscorer Victor Barbera has already confirmed to the club that he will be joining Club Brugge this summer, Mundo Deportivo report. The striker hasn't featured in the last 3 matches because he's leaving.
Barcelona
1 year ago
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Serie A of Ecuador Table
Serie A of Ecuador
Serie A of Ecuador
Copa Libertadores
Supercopa de Ecuador
Team
P
M
1
Aucas
0
0
2
Barcelona SC
0
0
3
Cumbaya
0
0
4
Delfin
0
0
5
Deportivo Cuenca
0
0
6
El Nacional
0
0
7
Emelec
0
0
8
Imbabura Sporting Club
0
0
9
Independiente
0
0
10
L.D.U. Quito
0
0
11
Libertad
0
0
12
CSD Macara
0
0
13
Mushuc Runa
0
0
14
Orense
0
0
15
Tecnico Universitario
0
0
16
Universidad Catolica
0
0
Full standings
Goals
Assists
RC
YC
Player
G
Alex Adrián Arce Barrios
L.D.U. Quito
10
Jeison Medina
Aucas
9
Ismael Díaz De León
Universidad Catolica
5
Facundo Eduardo Pons
CSD Macara
5
Jonathan Dos Santos
Mushuc Runa
4