On Thursday night, Kendry Paez created history by becoming the youngest player from South America to ever score in a FIFA World Cup qualifying match.

In a 2-1 victory over Bolivia in La Paz, Ecuadorian midfielder Paez, who is 16 years and 161 days old, scored his first goal on the international scene shortly before halftime.

Paez received a through pass ten yards inside the Bolivian half, and he finished coolly with his left foot, displaying excellent poise.

Moises Caicedo, who Pedro’s future Chelsea teammate is probably going to be, had supplied that through pass.

Beautiful Argentina’s goal by Nicolas Otamendi against Paraguay keeps them winning.

Paez presently plays club football for Independiente del Valle, an Ecuadorian football team.

However, he has committed to signing for Chelsea when he turns eighteen in the summer of 2025.

In June, Chelsea declared that a deal had been completed with Paez and Independiente del Valle.

Thursday’s game-winning goal by Paez gave Ecuador a 1-0 lead.

In the 83rd minute, Rodrigo Ramallo gave Bolivia the equalizer. Then, in added time, Kevin Rodriguez gave Ecuador the victory with another Caicedo assist.