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Chelsea Loanee Kendry Paez Named Ligue 1 September Young Player After First Strasbourg Goal

The 18-year-old Ecuadorian is showing strong attacking metrics in limited minutes on loan at Strasbourg.

Overview

  • Chelsea sent the teenager to sister club Strasbourg to gain European experience before a potential return to Stamford Bridge.
  • He received Ligue 1’s September young player honor after a lively cameo against Le Havre and a first strike in a 3-2 win over Paris FC.
  • He has logged roughly 276 minutes across three starts and four substitute appearances so far this season.
  • Coach Liam Rosenior has used him in multiple roles, highlighting his tactical flexibility.
  • Early data points to high shot volume and encouraging expected-assist rates alongside a low duels-won figure, with Chelsea monitoring his development closely.