Overview

• While driving on Monday night in Ecuador, Valencia spotted a young man on a bridge preparing to jump
• The 39-year-old former Manchester United winger exited his car and spoke with the individual until the person’s family arrived
• The young man recognized Valencia and his words of encouragement helped persuade him to step down from the bridge
• Valencia shared the episode on Instagram, where his post quickly went viral and drew supportive messages from former teammates including Andreas Pereira
• He has continued to leverage his platform to highlight the fragility of life and call for accessible mental health care