Antonio Valencia Biography
Luis Antonio Valencia Mosquera, known as Antonio Valencia is an Ecuadorian professional footballer who last played for L.D.U. Quito and the Ecuador national team. Primarily a right-back, he had previously played as a right winger for a large duration of his career. Antonio Valencia was born on 4 August 1985.
After progressing through the youth system at El Nacional, Antonio became a first team regular and made over 80 appearances for the club. He won the Ecuadorian Serie A with them before signing for La Liga side Villarreal in 2005. Valencia only made two league appearances for the Spanish side in between loan spells at Recreativo for the 2005–06 season and later English Premier League club Wigan Athletic from 2006 to 2008. Wigan Athletic later signed Valencia on a three-year deal for an undisclosed fee in January 2008. His performances for Wigan Athletic soon attracted attention from several high-profile clubs, eventually signing for Manchester United in June 2009.
Bio/Wiki
Real Name | Luis Antonio Valencia Mosquera |
Nickname | El Comandante |
Known Name | Antonio Valencia |
Profession | Ecuadorian professional footballer |
Date of Birth | August 4, 1985 |
Age | 36 years old (as of 2022) |
Birthplace | Lago Agrio, Ecuador |
Hometown | Nueva Loja, Ecuador |
Current Residence | Lago Agrio, Ecuador |
Nationality | Ecuadorian |
Marital Status | Married |
Girlfriend / Affairs | Zoila Meneses |
Religion | Roman Catholic |
Zodiac sign | Leo |

Antonio Valencia Height, Weight & Physical Status & More
Height | in feet inches– 5’ 11” in centimeters–180 cm in meters– 1.80 mm |
Weight (approx.) | in Kilograms – 78 kg in Pounds – 171.9 lbs (as in 2022) |
Eye Color | Dark Brown |
Hair Color | Black |
body measurements | Not known |
Education, Family , Ethnicity & Girlfriend
School Name | Not known |
College / University | Not known |
Educational Qualification | Unidad Educativa Ejército Ecuatoriano |
Ethnicity | Ecuadorian |
Father Name | Luis Antonio Valencia |
Mother Name | Teresa Mosquera |
Brother Name | Éder Valencia (Footballer) Alfredo Valencia (Actor) |
Sister Name | Jazmina Valencia |
Spouse / Wife Name | Zoila Valencia |
Daughter Name | Domenica Valencia |
Son Name | N/A |
Football Career / Awards & Achievements
He made his senior international debut for Ecuador in 2004.
Awards | 2X ENGLISH CHAMPION 1X ENGLISH FA CUP WINNER 2X ENGLISH LEAGUE CUP WINNER 1X EUROPA LEAGUE WINNER 1X ECUADORIAN CHAMPION 3X ENGLISH SUPER CUP WINNER 1X U21 PREMIER LEAGUE CHAMPION |
Antonio Valencia Net Worth
According to reports, as of 2021, the former Ecuadorian professional footballer net worth is estimated to be around $8 million.
Net Worth | $8 Million (as of 2022) |
Salary / Income | $ 105,555 (as of 2022) |
Favourite Things
Favourite Food | Paella, Fideuà ,Turrón |
Favourite Book | Not Known |
Favourite Film | Not Known |
Social Media Accounts
- Instagram account: Click here
- Twitter account: Click here
Some Lesser Known Facts About Antonio Valencia
- Does Antonio Valencia smoke?: No.
- Does Antonio Valencia drink Alcohol?: Yes
- Valencia was born on 4 August 1985 in Lago Agrio, near the city of Nueva Loja, Ecuador, which is located in the Amazon rainforest.
- Antonio Valencia has donated his salary to employees of LDU Quito to help them during the coronavirus pandemic, the Ecuadorian club’s president said on Friday.
- Antonio has been married to Zoila since 2005. Both met and fell in love during his glory days El Nacional.
- Valencia won his first club title as part of the El Nacional team that won the 2005 Clausura Tournament.
- He made his senior international debut for Ecuador in 2004.
- On 27 March 2005, he scored his first two international goals, coming in a 5–2 World Cup qualifying win against Paraguay.
FAQs
What Number is Antonio Valencia?
Number 25.
How much is Antonio Valencia worth?
According to reports, as of 2022, the former Ecuadorian professional footballer net worth is estimated to be around $8 million.
What is Antonio Valencia salary?
$ 105K monthly (as of 2022).
What age is Antonio Valencia?
He is 36 years old (as of 2022).
Who does Antonio Valencia play for?
He play for L.D.U. Quito and the Ecuador national team.
What nationality is does she have?
Antonio nationality is Ecuadorian.
Does Antonio Valencia have a daughter?
Yes. He has one Daughter (Domenica Valencia).
Does Antonio Valencia Dead or Alive?
As per our current Database, Antonio Valencia is still alive (as per Wikipedia, Last update: May 14, 2022).
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