The 23-year-old has finally put behind him the scandal of his early career.

He had been included in the Ecuador Under-20 squad only to be found to be over the allotted age. He was subsequently banned for six months from all competition.

He is only just beginning to make his name at international level but has been in impressive form for a long time at club level.

Pace and good ball control help to catapult him past defenders in attack, and he can also drop back to cover in defence.