Independiente del Valle

Independiente del Valle

1st in LigaPro Ecuador
The next South American youngsters that could head to Europe The next South American youngsters that could head to Europe

South America's brightest talents are always on the radar of Europe's biggest clubs. But who's ready to make the leap across the Atlantic?

The South American stars who could make Europe moves in 2025 The South American stars who could make Europe moves in 2025

Who are the next generation of South American stars to keep an eye out on possibly moving to Europe in 2025?

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Ecuador, Cincy player Marco Angulo dies from crash injuries Ecuador, Cincy player Marco Angulo dies from crash injuries

Ecuador and FC Cincinnati player Marco Angulo has died from his injuries sustained in a car crash that also killed his former youth team teammate Roberto Cabezas, the Ecuadorian Football Association said on Tuesday.

South America's top 10 players looking for moves in January South America's top 10 players looking for moves in January

With the summer transfer window now closed, ESPN looks ahead to January and which South Americans will be in high demand by top clubs.

Young stars shine as CONMEBOL Olympic qualifying kicks off Young stars shine as CONMEBOL Olympic qualifying kicks off

With Olympic qualification at stake, some players already starting to make a name for themselves. Here's who's standing out already.

Europa League, Copa Sudamericana champions to meet in new challenge match Europa League, Copa Sudamericana champions to meet in new challenge match

Europa League champions Sevilla and Copa Sudamericana winners Independiente del Valle will face each other on July 19 in the first edition of the "Club Challenge" tournament.

Chelsea reach agreement to sign Ecuadorean youngster Paez Chelsea reach agreement to sign Ecuadorean youngster Paez

Chelsea have reached an agreement to sign exciting Ecuador Under-20 international Kendry Paez from Independiente del Valle.

Ecuador's Independiente del Valle takes down Flamengo to win Recopa Sudamericana Ecuador's Independiente del Valle takes down Flamengo to win Recopa Sudamericana

Little side no longer, Ecuador's Independiente del Valle took down Brazilian giants Flamengo to win the Recopa Sudamericana.

Flamengo fall to Ecuador's Independiente del Valle in Recopa Sudamericana Flamengo fall to Ecuador's Independiente del Valle in Recopa Sudamericana

Independiente del Valle has won its first Recopa Sudamericana after defeating Flamengo on penalties at the Maracana Stadium on Tuesday.

All eyes on Recopa Sudamericana and Independiente's 15-year-old wonderkid Kendry Paez All eyes on Recopa Sudamericana and Independiente's 15-year-old wonderkid Kendry Paez

Tuesday's Recopa Sudamericana second leg will have some extra intrigue with Independiente del Valle able to call on 15-year-old starlet Kendry Paez

LigaPro Ecuador Standings

# TEAM GP GD PTS
1 Independiente del.. 27 +30 59
2 Barcelona SC 27 +8 47
3 Liga de Quito 27 +16 45
4 Deportivo Cuenca 27 +6 43
5 Universidad Catól.. 27 +16 42
6 Libertad (Ecuador.. 27 +6 42
7 Orense 27 0 42
8 Aucas 27 -3 38
9 Emelec 27 -4 38
10 El Nacional 27 -3 34
11 Macará 27 -2 31
12 Delfín 27 -15 29
13 Manta F.C. 27 -14 25
14 Técnico Universit.. 27 -17 25
15 Vinotinto 27 -9 24
16 Mushuc Runa 27 -15 23
Full Standings

Team Leaders

Top Scorers

# Player Goals M A
77 Claudio Spinel.. 13 24 1
11 Michael Hoyos 9 23 2
17 Arón Rodríguez.. 4 15 2

Top Assists

# Player Assists M G
7 Patrik Mercado 8 26 3
13 Matías Fernánd.. 4 22 0
31 Emerson Pata 4 19 2