The Ecuador Liga Pro continues to shine as a hub for emerging football talents under the age of 23, showcasing players who excel across various performance metrics. Using the Comparisonator Platform, we have analyzed five critical parameters—Ball Recoveries, Dribbles Against Won, Pressing Duels, Ball Carrying, and Playing in Scoring Attacks—to highlight the top-performing young players in their respective positions. These rankings, based on Average Per Match Data, offer valuable insights into the league’s brightest prospects who are shaping the future of Ecuadorian football.
- Ball Recoveries by Centre-Backs
- Dribbles Against Won by Fullbacks
- Pressing Duels by Defensive Midfielders
- Ball Carrying by Wingers
- Playing In Scoring Attacks by Centre Forwards
These metrics offer insights into the diverse abilities of players in creating opportunities, maintaining offensive presence, defensive prowess, and driving the game forward. Let’s explore the top performers in each category and analyze their contributions to their respective teams’ success in the Ecuador Liga Pro.
Please note that all numbers are per 90 min data from the 2024 Season.
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Ball Recoveries
Ball recovery is a key metric for evaluating defensive solidity, and the Ecuador Liga Pro boasts exceptional young talent in the Centre Back (CB) position. Leading the rankings is Óscar Quiñónez (’01) of Orense, with an impressive average of 12.8 recoveries per match, showcasing his dominance in defense. Following closely is Diogo Bagüí (’05) from Emelec, averaging 10.6 recoveries, reflecting his early promise at just 18 years old. The top five is rounded out by Carlos Medina (’01) from Libertad (10.5), Bryan Quiñónez (’03) of Orense (10.3), and Edilson Cabeza (’02) from Imbabura (10.1), all contributing significantly to their teams’ defensive efforts
Dribbles Against Won
Fullbacks are increasingly expected to contribute defensively and offensively, and the ability to win duels against dribblers is crucial. Alex Rangel (’02) of Barcelona leads the rankings for Right Back (RB) and Left Back (LB) players, with a stellar average of 2.8 dribbles won per match, asserting his defensive reliability. Josué Cuero (’01) of Delfin follows at 2.0, while Melvin Díaz (’01) of Cumbayá and Maikel Reyes (’03) from Delfin share third place with 1.1 dribbles won per match. Completing the list is Daykol Romero (’01) of Universidad Católica with 1.0, proving his mettle in stopping opposing wingers.
Pressing Duels
The role of a Defensive Midfielder (DMF) often revolves around disrupting opposition play through pressing, and Patrik Mercado (’03) of Independiente del Valle leads this category with an average of 1.0 pressing duels won per match, demonstrating his ability to break up attacks effectively. Erick Plúas (’02) from Orense ranks second with 0.8, while Elian Pepinos (’01) of Imbabura secures third place with 0.6. The fourth spot is shared by Vicente Torres (’02) from Técnico Universitario and Sebastián Sánchez (’02) from Imbabura, each averaging 0.4 pressing duels, highlighting their defensive contributions.
Ball Carrying
Forwards who can carry the ball effectively create scoring opportunities, and the Ecuador Liga Pro showcases rising stars in this skill. Bruno Caicedo (’05) of Cumbayá leads with an average of 0.58 ball carries per match, underlining his creativity and flair. Following him are Ariel Almagro (’01) from Cumbayá with 0.32 and Melvin Díaz (’01) with 0.29, emphasizing the dominance of Cumbayá in producing attacking talent. The list concludes with Keny Arroyo (’06) of Independiente del Valle (0.27) and Erick Mendoza (’02) from Imbabura (0.13), both showcasing potential for growth.
Playing in Scoring Attacks
The ability to contribute directly to scoring opportunities defines top strikers, and Luca Klimowicz (’04) of Imbabura leads the Centre Forward (CF) rankings with an average of 0.67 scoring attacks per match. His teammate Erick Mendoza (’02) closely follows with 0.65, forming a formidable attacking duo. Allen Obando (’06) of Barcelona ranks third with 0.45, while Ricardo Phillips (’01) from Delfin (0.43) and Elián Caicedo (’05) of Mushuc Runa (0.25) complete the top five, showcasing the depth of striking talent in the league.
Selected via Comparisonator machine learning index.
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