Luis Antonio Valencia
| Born | 04 August 1985, Lago Agrio |
| Nationality | |
| Weight | 77 kg |
| Height | 1.80 m |
| Position | Midfielder |
After a loan spell, Antonio joined Wigan Athletic in January 2008 with a contract to June 2011.
He joined Manchester United in June 2009 with a four-year contract that was extended to June 2015 in August 2011.
An exciting, right sided midfielder, pacey with a great shot, he signed for United in June 2009 from Wigan where he has spent 3 seasons under Steve Bruce.
He suffered a serious ankle injury which ruled him out of most of the 2010-11 season, but returned to action in time to win a Championship medal and to appear in the Champions League final.
He has the makings of a great United player.
Club history
| Team | Joined | Left | Loan / Trialist |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Nacional | 01 Jul 2002 | 01 Jul 2005 | |
| Villarreal | 01 Jul 2005 | 18 Jan 2008 | |
| Recreativo de Huelva | 01 Jan 2006 | 31 May 2006 | L |
| Wigan Athletic | 03 Aug 2006 | 31 May 2007 | L |
| Wigan Athletic | 04 Jul 2007 | 17 Jan 2008 | L |
| Wigan Athletic | 18 Jan 2008 | 30 Jun 2009 | |
| Manchester United | 30 Jun 2009 |
Match history
| Date | Against | Score | Venue | Competition | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Jan 2004 | Colombia | 1-0 | Francisco Romorosa | Olympics | South America Group B |
| 12 Jan 2004 | Peru | 4-2 | LA SERENA | Olympics | South America Group B |
| 14 Jan 2004 | Argentina | 2-5 | Estadio La Portada | Olympics | South America Group B |
| 16 Jan 2004 | Bolivia | 3-2 | Estadio La Portada | Olympics | South America Group B |
| 18 Jan 2004 | Paraguay | 0-0 | de Playa Ancha | Olympics | South America Play Off |
| 05 Sep 2004 | Uruguay | 0-1 | Centenario MONTEVIDEO | World Cup | South America |
| 26 Jan 2005 | Panama | 2-0 | AMBATO | International | |
| 29 Jan 2005 | Panama | 2-0 | BAHAHOYO | International | |
| 16 Feb 2005 | Costa Rica | 2-1 | HEREDIA | International | |
| 27 Mar 2005 | Paraguay | 5-2 | Estadio Olimpico Atahualpa QUITO | World Cup | South America |
| 30 Mar 2005 | Peru | 2-2 | Estadio Nacional Jose Diaz LIMA | World Cup | South America |
| 04 May 2005 | Paraguay | 1-0 | EAST RUTHERFORD | International | |
| 04 Jun 2005 | Argentina | 2-0 | Estadio Olimpico Atahualpa QUITO | World Cup | South America |
| 08 Jun 2005 | Colombia | 0-3 | Metropolitano Roberto Melendez BARRANQUILLA | World Cup | South America |
| 11 Jun 2005 | Italy | 1-1 | EAST RUTHERFORD | International | |
| 03 Sep 2005 | Bolivia | 2-1 | Estadio Hernando Siles LA PAZ | World Cup | South America |
| 08 Oct 2005 | Uruguay | 0-0 | Estadio Olimpico Atahualpa QUITO | World Cup | South America |
| 13 Nov 2005 | Poland | 0-3 | Estadio Olimpico de Montjuic | International | |
| 01 Mar 2006 | Holland | 0-1 | Amsterdam ArenA | International | |
| 25 May 2006 | Colombia | 1-1 | Estadio Olimpico Atahualpa | International | |
| 28 May 2006 | FYR Macedonia | 1-2 | Nuevo Vallecas | International | |
| 09 Jun 2006 | Poland | 2-0 | Veltins-Arena | World Cup | Finals Group A |
| 15 Jun 2006 | Costa Rica | 3-0 | AOL Arena | World Cup | Finals Group A |
| 20 Jun 2006 | Germany | 0-3 | Berliner Olympiastadion | World Cup | Finals Group A |
| 25 Jun 2006 | England | 0-1 | Gottlieb Daimler | World Cup | Round of 16 |
| 10 Oct 2006 | Brazil | 1-2 | Rasunda Stadium | International | |
| 25 Mar 2007 | USA | 1-3 | Raymond James Stadium | International | |
| 28 Mar 2007 | Mexico | 2-4 | McAfee Coliseum | International | |
| 23 Jun 2007 | Colombia | 1-3 | Estadio Municipal de Cartagena | International | |
| 27 Jun 2007 | Chile | 2-3 | Polideportivo Cachamay | Copa America | Group B |
| 01 Jul 2007 | Mexico | 1-2 | Monumental Juana La Avandazora | Copa America | Group B |
| 04 Jul 2007 | Brazil | 0-1 | Jose Antonio Anzoategui | Copa America | Group B |
| 13 Oct 2007 | Venezuela | 0-1 | Estadio Olimpico Atahualpa | World Cup | South America Qualifying |
| 27 May 2008 | France | 0-2 | Stade de Alpes | International | |
| 15 Jun 2008 | Argentina | 1-1 | Estadio Monumental Antonio Vespucio Liberti | FIFA World Cup | South America Qualifying |
| 10 Sep 2008 | Uruguay | 0-0 | Centenario | International | South America Qualifying |
| 12 Oct 2008 | Chile | 1-0 | Estadio Olimpico Atahualpa | FIFA World Cup | South America Qualifying |
| 14 Oct 2008 | Chile | 0-0 | Estadio Olimpico Atahualpa | International | |
| 29 Mar 2009 | Brazil | 1-1 | Estadio Atahualpa | World Cup | South America Qualifying |
| 01 Apr 2009 | Paraguay | 1-1 | Estadio Olimpico Atahualpa | FIFA World Cup | South America Qualifying |
| 10 Jun 2009 | Argentina | 2-0 | Estadio Olimpico Atahualpa | FIFA World Cup | South America Qualifying |
| 10 Oct 2009 | Uruguay | 1-2 | Estadio Atahualpa | FIFA World Cup | South America Qualifying |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
Career stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Full apps | Subs | Goals | Yellows | Reds |
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| 2003 - 2004 | Ecuador | Olympics | 1 | 4 |
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| 2004 - 2005 | Ecuador | FIFA World Cup | 4 | 1 |
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| 2004 - 2005 | Ecuador | International | 3 | 2 |
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| 2005 - 2006 | Ecuador | FIFA World Cup | 6 |
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| 2005 - 2006 | Ecuador | International | 4 | ||||
| 2006 - 2007 | Ecuador | Copa America | 3 | 1 |
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| 2006 - 2007 | Ecuador | International | 3 | 1 |
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1
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| 2006 - 2007 | Wigan Athletic | Premier League | 17 | 5 |
1 |
6
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1
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| 2007 - 2008 | Ecuador | FIFA World Cup | 3 |
2
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| 2007 - 2008 | Ecuador | International | 2 |
1
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| 2007 - 2008 | Wigan Athletic | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2007 - 2008 | Wigan Athletic | Premier League | 30 | 1 |
3 |
5
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| 2008 - 2009 | Ecuador | FIFA World Cup | 4 |
2
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1
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| 2008 - 2009 | Wigan Athletic | Carling Cup | 3 | ||||
| 2008 - 2009 | Wigan Athletic | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2008 - 2009 | Wigan Athletic | Premier League | 31 | 3 |
3
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1
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| 2009 - 2010 | Ecuador | FIFA World Cup | 1 | 1 |
1
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| 2009 - 2010 | Manchester United | Carling Cup | 2 | 2 |
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| 2009 - 2010 | Manchester United | FA Community Shield | 1 |
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| 2009 - 2010 | Manchester United | FA Cup | 1 |
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| 2009 - 2010 | Manchester United | Premier League | 29 | 5 |
5 |
3
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| 2009 - 2010 | Manchester United | UEFA Champions League | 6 | 3 |
1 |
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| 2010 - 2011 | Manchester United | FA Community Shield | 1 | 1 |
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| 2010 - 2011 | Manchester United | FA Cup | 1 | 1 |
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| 2010 - 2011 | Manchester United | Premier League | 8 | 2 |
1 |
1
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| 2010 - 2011 | Manchester United | UEFA Champions League | 5 | 2 |
1 |
1
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| 2011 - 2012 | Manchester United | Carling Cup | 3 | 1 |
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| 2011 - 2012 | Manchester United | FA Cup | 2 | ||||
| 2011 - 2012 | Manchester United | Premier League | 12 | 4 |
2 |
2
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| 2011 - 2012 | Manchester United | UEFA Champions League | 5 | 1 |
Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.