Willian Pacho: The Ecuadorian Youngster Making a Name for Himself at PSG

There is a new hotspot for scouts to turn their eyes to in South America, and it's not the regular suspects. It's not Brazil, Argentina or Uruguay; the big three, but rather the market disruptors; Ecuador. While many will only remember Carlos Tenorio, Hugo Rodallega, Antonio Valencia and probably Enner Valencia, the world has committed the names of a few to heart already.

Moises Caicedo is one of the world's most expensive midfielders, Piero Hincapie was part of a defence that went unbeaten in the Bundesliga, Kendry Paez is the wunderkid that everyone wants on their team but will only play for one, and Pervis Estupinan is a fantasy manager's dream. However, they aren't alone, and a key part of the new spine that will inspire El Tri in years to come is been shaped. The name of the talent making the waves? Willian Pacho, a rare profile of centre back, even amongst the popular field. 

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Pacho is from a not so long line of Independiente del Valle products earlier listed. A line that produced a generation of U20 Copa Libertadores stars and Copa Sudamericana champions. The 23-year old, born in Quininde, North of Ecuador, made a life changing trip at 18, linking up with Independiente moving 212km from home. A tough tackling defender by nature, the Ecuadorian is a product of the environment that has molded him into a hard-nosed defender.