José Cevallos (footballer, born 1995) explained

José Cevallos
Fullname:José Francisco Cevallos Enríquez
Birth Date:18 January 1995
Birth Place:Guayaquil, Ecuador
Height:1.86m (06.1feet)
Position:Attacking midfielder
Currentclub:Aktobe
Clubnumber:16
Years1:2010–2017
Clubs1:LDU Quito
Caps1:183
Goals1:37
Years2:2013–2014
Clubs2:Juventus Primavera (loan)
Caps2:25
Goals2:1
Years3:2018–2020
Clubs3:Lokeren
Caps3:40
Goals3:11
Years4:2019
Clubs4:Portimonense (loan)
Caps4:7
Goals4:0
Years5:2020–2023
Clubs5:Emelec
Caps5:106
Goals5:28
Years6:2024–
Clubs6:Aktobe
Caps6:10
Goals6:1
Nationalyears1:2010–2011
Nationalteam1:Ecuador U-17
Nationalcaps1:11
Nationalgoals1:5
Nationalyears2:2013–2015
Nationalteam2:Ecuador U-20
Nationalcaps2:12
Nationalgoals2:5
Nationalyears3:2017–
Nationalteam3:Ecuador
Nationalcaps3:5
Nationalgoals3:2
Club-Update:12 July 2024
Nationalteam-Update:October 16, 2018

José Francisco Cevallos Enríquez (born 18 January 1995) is an Ecuadorian footballer who plays currently as an attacking midfielder for Aktobe. He made his debut for Ecuador on 22 February 2017 in a match against the Honduras and scored the final goal in a 3–1 win.[1]

In a recent poll Cevallos was elected the most promising Ecuadorian footballer to emerge from L.D.U. Quito.[2]

Club career

In January 2013, Cevallos signed a loan deal with Juventus,[3] for two seasons with an option to buy. In July 2014, however, having not played a single professional game for Juventus, Cevallos left the club to return to Ecuador.[4] Cevallos did play in around 14 unofficial matches for Juventus at youth levels or in unofficial friendlies.[5]

On 30 January 2018, Cevallos Jr. signed a contract for 4,5 years at Belgian side KSC Lokeren. The transfer fee is estimated around 1.2 million dollars (1 million euro's). Cevallos Jr. turned down several local offers. Even an offer from Club Atletico Independiente. (C.A.I.). Cevallos Jr. preferred to develop his skills in Europe.

International career

Cevallos made his international debut on 22 February 2017 against Honduras. Cevallos came on as a substitute with 21 minutes to go and also scored the last goal of the match in the 82 minute.[6]

Career Statistics

Club

ClubSeasonLeagueNational CupContinentalOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
LDU Quito2010Ecuadorian Serie A0000
201110110111
2012358358
2014190190
20154412605012
20164010524512
20173564122419
Total183371632220142
Juventus Primavera (loan)2012-13Campionato Primavera 14040
2013-141414040221
Total1814040261
Lokeren2017-18Belgian Pro League51116167
2018-1923421255
2019-20Challenger Pro League1010
Total295211164212
Portimonense (loan)2019-20Primeira Liga702090
Emelec2020Ecuadorian Serie A3013413414
20212665110327
202225671327
2023253111364
Total106282741013432
Aktobe2024Kazakhstan Premier League712091
Career Total350724147720842188

International goals

Scores and results list Ecuador's goal tally first.[7]

No Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition
1. 22 February 2017 align=center 3–1 align=center 3–1 Friendly
2. 12 October 2018 align=center 3–4 align=center 3–4 Friendly

Personal life

Cevallos is the son of Ecuadorian goalkeeper José Francisco Cevallos,[8] who made 89 appearances for the national team and played at the 2002 FIFA World Cup.[3]

Aside from his well known father, Cevallos' family includes his mother Rossi Enríquez, his older brother Francisco Andrés (born 1994) and his younger brothers José Gabriel (born 2000) and Matias (born 2011).[8]

Notes and References

  1. https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2017/02/23/world/friendlies/ecuador/honduras/2390247/?ICID=HP_MS_03_01 Ecuador vs. Honduras 3 - 1
  2. Web site: José Cevallos Enríquez, una de las jóvenes promesas del fútbol ecuatoriano. 16 January 2016. 24 February 2017. El Universo. Spanish.
  3. Web site: Juventus sign Ecuador youngster on loan. 13 January 2013. 24 February 2017. Digby. Adam. ESPN FC.
  4. Web site: Juventus no quiso José Francisco Cevallos Jr.(Audio) . 4 July 2014. 24 February 2017. Spanish. Tera Deportes.
  5. Web site: José Francisco Cevallos Jr. regresa a Liga de Quito. 10 June 2014. 28 February 2017. Spanish. El Telégrafo.
  6. Web site: Ecuador ganó 3–1 a Honduras en amistoso preparatorio en el Capwell. 22 February 2017. 2 March 2017. El Universo. Spanish.
  7. Web site: Cevallos, José Jr. National Football Teams. 1 March 2017.
  8. Web site: Cevallos Jr.: 'Mi padre ama a Barcelona SC, pero también a mí y gritó mi gol'. 30 April 2016. 24 February 2017. Álex Puruncajas. El Comercio. Spanish.