Enner Valencia is an Ecuadorian professional footballer who plays as a forward for the Ecuador national team. Born on November 4, 1989, in San Lorenzo, Ecuador, Valencia began his career at Emelec before moving to Pachuca in Mexico. He gained international attention during the 2014 FIFA World Cup, leading to a transfer to West Ham United. Valencia also played for Everton, Tigres UANL, and Fenerbahçe. A prolific scorer, he has been a cornerstone of Ecuador's national team, serving as captain and becoming one of the country's all-time leading goal scorers.