Edwin Quintero
Full name: Edwin Josué Quintero Preciado
Country: Ecuador
Date of birth: 15/09/2009 (15 years old)
Place of birth: Esmeraldas (Ecuador)
Height: 173cm
Youth career: Independiente del Valle
Current club: Independiente del Valle
Squad number: —
Current national team: Ecuador U-15
Position: attacking midfielder, winger
Preferred foot: left
Market value (by transfermarkt.de): —
Tournaments participated in: 2024 South American U-15 Championship (5/1)
Contract until: unknown
Player’s agent: unknown
Transfer rumours: —
Similar type of player: Neymar/Ángel Di María
Strengths:
– pace 
– acceleration
– technique
– ball control
– bravery
– first touch
– flair
– agility 
– movement
– football IQ
To improve:
– quite tall (should reach around 180cm) but his lanky frame requires dedicated work on his physical development to maximize strength and endurance
– consistency and efficiency in the final third
Style of play:
– flamboyant winger
– a perfect mix of a winger and attacking midfielder
– superb agility, coordination, and body balance
– electric pace and acceleration
– excellent technique on the ball, mobility, short-dribbling, and good short-mid through passing ability
– enjoys having creative freedom and likes to roam the pitch to find space
– likes to cut inside from the right wing
– likes to have the ball at his feet and take on players/very high on-the-ball bravery
– skillful and spectacular ball carrier, who can make a difference at any time thanks to his shooting, dribbling skills, and ability to play the final ball
– frequently makes well-timed, surging runs into the penalty area
– displays elegance on the ball with a silky, refined touch, and remarkable composure in crowded areas
– gets past players with extreme ease thanks to his speed, quick feet, changes of pace, and wide range of dribbling skills and feints
– displays fantastic footwork and a natural technique to make fast decisions in tight spaces
– magnificent close control at top speed
– decent power and accuracy in ball striking from mid and long-range
– counter-attacking weapon
– although his defensive positioning still needs improvement, he demonstrates a strong work rate, tenacity, and determination off the ball, showcasing excellent activity in pressing
– good indirect set-piece taker
Quintero enters the penalty area with pace, gets past two players with extreme ease, and provides an assist.
After a superb run through the middle and scores with a good mid-range shot.
Quintero enters the box, makes a quick feint, and wins a penalty.
Heatmap by Wyscout:
He is best suited to playing as:
Right winger in 4-3-3.
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Achievements:
2024 South American U-15 Championship runner-up with Ecuador.
League summary (as of 15 November 2024):
No senior team appearances yet.
Description:
Edwin Quintero emerges from the distinguished Independiente del Valle Academy, renowned as one of South America’s premier youth development systems. This institution has consistently nurtured fantastic talents in recent years, including luminaries such as Kendry Páez, Moisés Caicedo, Piero Hincapié, Gonzalo Plata, and William Pacho. Edwin’s twin brother Hólger is also an exceptional prospect. In 2024, they both represented their country at the South American U-15 Championship, where Ecuador won the silver medal.
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Football Talent Scout potential rating:
10/10 
World-class potential.
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