# Ecuadorian players at Royal Antwerp

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/ecuadorian-players-at-royal-antwerp
> Updated: 2026-08-16T11:00:42.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

The Belgian football club Royal Antwerp has continued to integrate Ecuadorian talent into its roster. In early August, the club secured a four-year deal with nineteen-year-old forward Snayder Porozo from Sociedad Deportiva Aucas in a transfer valued at approximately two million US dollars.

By mid-August, Ecuadorian players contributed to the club’s early success in the Belgian Pro League. Winger Anthony Valencia scored two goals during a 3-0 away victory against KV Kortrijk, while Carlos Mejía also appeared in the match. This result placed Royal Antwerp in provisional leadership of the league.

## Claims

- Royal Antwerp defeated KV Kortrijk 3-0 in a Belgian Pro League match. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Anthony Valencia scored two goals during the match. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Valencia's first goal occurred in the 31st minute. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Carlos Mejía entered the match as a substitute in the 60th minute. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Valencia's second goal occurred in the 65th minute following an assist from Eran Tuypens. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Rein Van Helden scored the third goal for Royal Antwerp in the 80th minute. (single source)
- Royal Antwerp reached provisional leadership of the Belgian Pro League with six points. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-16: Anthony Valencia scores twice in Royal Antwerp victory

Ecuadorian winger Anthony Valencia scored twice to lead Royal Antwerp to a 3-0 victory over KV Kortrijk, placing the club at the top of the Belgian Pro League.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/anthony-valencia-scores-twice-in-royal-antwerp-victory

### 2026-08-03: Ecuadorian striker Snayder Porozo signs four‑year deal with Belgium’s Royal Antwerp

Ecuador’s 19‑year‑old striker Snayder Porozo signs a four‑year contract with Belgium’s Royal Antwerp for about $2 million, with Aucas keeping a 20 % future‑sale clause.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ecuadorian-striker-snayder-porozo-signs-fouryear-deal-with-belgiums-royal-antwerp

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