José Cevallos Enríquez


José Francisco Cevallos Enríquez is an Ecuadorian footballer who plays currently as an attacking midfielder for club C.S. Emelec on loan from K.S.C. Lokeren Oost-Vlaanderen. He made his debut for Ecuador on 22 February 2017 in a match against the Honduras and scored the final goal in a 3–1 win.
In a recent poll Cevallos was elected the most promising Ecuadorian footballer to emerge from L.D.U. Quito.

Club career

In January 2013, Cevallos signed a loan deal with Juventus, for two seasons with an option to buy. In July 2014, however, having not played a single professional game for Juventus, Cevallos left the club to return to Ecuador. Cevallos did play in around 14 unofficial matches for Juventus at youth levels or in unofficial friendlies.
On 30 January 2018, Cevallos Jr. signed a contract for 4,5 years at Belgian side KSC Lokeren. The transfer fee is estimated around 1.2 million dollars. Cevallos Jr. turned down several local offers. Even an offer from Club Atletico Independiente.. Cevallos Jr. preferred to develop his skills in Europe.

International career

Cevallos made his international debut on 22 February 2017 against Honduras. Cevallos came on as a substitute with 21 minutes to go and also scored the last goal of the match in the 82 minute.

International goals

NoDateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition
1.22 February 2017Estadio George Capwell, Guayaquil, Ecuador3–13–1Friendly
2.12 October 2018Jassim bin Hamad Stadium, Doha, Qatar3–43–4Friendly

Personal life

Cevallos is the son of Ecuadorian goalkeeper José Francisco Cevallos, who made 89 appearances for the national team and played at the 2002 FIFA World Cup.
Aside from his well known father, Cevallos' family includes his mother Rossi Enríquez, his older brother Francisco Andrés and his younger brothers José Gabriel and Matias.