Ecuadorian defender starts for PSG against Arsenal
A 24-year-old defender from northern Ecuador joined PSG in 2024. He is scheduled to face Arsenal on Saturday in the Champions League.
France 24A 24-year-old defender from the northern Ecuadorian town of Quininde joined PSG in 2024 after playing in rough neighborhoods there. The player is expected to start when PSG meets Arsenal on Saturday in a match that could allow the French club to become only the second team to retain the Champions League trophy.
Arsenal last appeared in the competition final 20 years ago and would need a victory to keep its title hopes alive.
The defender arrived at the club with little prior recognition outside Ecuador.
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The 24-year-old defender joined PSG from Ecuador.
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The defender is scheduled to face Arsenal in the Champions League.
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Potential Impact
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A win would make PSG only the second club to retain the Champions League title.
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