By 11, he had gone viral after scoring 9 goals in 6 games at the Venice Champions Trophy. By 17, he was captaining Argentina at the U17 World Cup, dropping a hat-trick on Brazil and earning the nickname “El Diablito” (the little devil).
Now, at 19, he has signed with Manchester City and already has 48 senior appearances for River Plate in the bank. He is not just the next Argentine wonderkid. He is a born leader and a natural entertainer.
🔥 What the Football World Is Saying 🗣
🗣️ Pep Guardiola: “He’s an incredible player in small spaces… the free‑kick was really, really, really good.”
🗣️ Carlos Tevez: “He is an interesting player.”
🗣️ Leandro Depetris: “At that age, I did the things he is doing or even better… Unlike me, I believe he’ll realize his potential.”
🗣️ Scott Christensen: “Without a doubt the biggest talent in Argentina… skillful, a good dribbler, creative, difficult to anticipate, and has a very strong finish.”
🗣️ Good Kev (Scout): “He’s insane… dribbles like an 18-year-old Messi… eventually, he will be the best player in the world.”
🗣️ River Plate fan: “Whenever he’s on the ball, you just feel something special is about to happen… gives me Messi vibes.”
🧠 What Makes Echeverri Special ⚽️
🎨 Dribbling & Ball Control
His low center of gravity, quick bursts, and fearless creativity make him a nightmare for defenders. He thrives in tight spaces and glides past markers with feints, shimmies, and shoulder drops.
🎯 Vision, Passing, and Playmaking
Echeverri sees what others do not. Whether it is a perfectly timed through ball or a disguised switch, his ability to read and shape the game is elite for someone still in his teens.
⚡ Ball-Carrying & Final Third Danger
He is not just a creator. He drives play forward, especially through the left half-space, before unleashing a finish or sliding in a teammate. He is calm in front of goal and has a knack for arriving at the right time.
🧬 Style & Influences
He idolizes Messi and Quintero, and it shows. Right-footed, magnetic on the dribble, and a creative genius with the ball at his feet, Echeverri is part street footballer and part tactician. A rare mix.
Career Achievements 🏆
🏆Trofeo de Campeones: 2023
🏆Supercopa Argentina: 2023
🏆 FIFA U-17 World Cup Bronze Boot: 2023
🏆 U-17 South American Championship Golden Boot: 2023
🔮 City's Little Devil, Argentina’s Next Great Hope 🇦🇷🔵
🇦🇷🎯 Claudio Echeverri (19) gets his first goal for Manchester City! 😍 pic.twitter.com/JYLIR6L6Jj
— EuroFoot (@eurofootcom) June 23, 2025
From Merseyside to Madrid, Trent Alexander-Arnold isn’t just crossing borders—he’s crossing into football immortality. A right-back with the soul of a number 10, a local lad turned global architect. Now wearing white, under the legends of the Bernabéu, Trent crafts passes like poems and games like symphonies. He isn’t just playing. He’s painting the future of football.
