Rayo Vallecano: The irresistible rise of Etienne Eto'o, the son of Samuel Eto'o

It is one of the beautiful stories of La Liga this season. Son of the Illustrious Cameroonian scorer Samuel Eto'o, Étienne Eto'o is making his hole at the professional level. 22 -year -old striker, who was born in Palma de Mallorca had had a fairly hectic early career. Trained in Mallorca and then in Oviedo, he played for the U23 of Vitoria Guimarães then in Poblense and the Collado Union in the lower Spanish divisions. A fairly chaotic course that calmed this summer when he signed for the Rayo Vallecano reserve. Already the author of 15 goals in Spanish D5 last year, Étienne Eto'o continues to shine at this level since he carries his training in the race for the rise (2nd at 9 points from RSD Alcalá).

While Sergio Camello was injured on the side of Rayo Vallecano, Samuel Eto'o was summoned this Saturday to play the match against Villarreal with the current sixth of Liga. Already summoned 4 times in Liga and twice in the King's Cup where he had notably marked for his debut with the Vallecas club against the CD Villamuryliel (5-0), Étienne Eto'o was able to show himself in the first division Spanish. A short three-minute entry against the yellow submarine which acts as a great reward for the Cameroonian international U23 (3 capes and 1 goal). “”I have been waiting for this moment for so long. When I was called, I thought of all the sacrifices, those of my family, my mother and all those who love me and supported me to reach this moment. It was really worth it“He said after the meeting.

Étienne Eto'o scores points

“”We live a big season. I had the chance to make my debut today, but it is all the work of the reserve team that is rewarded. Inigo believes in us, young people, and if we continue like that, we will go even further. I have known a lot of land since my childhood, but the energy here is incomparable. The supporters are behind us from start to finish. Even today, they were incredible“, He continued. If its role as a first team remains fairly reduced for the moment. His coach Iñigo Pérez is seduced by his attacker: “I like her very much. I would like it to stay with us as long as possible, but it is because of the number of players I have, which is important. He will probably have more minutes of play and could even compete with Sergi Guardiola for second place in the attack line.»»

In any case while waiting for the possibility of playing a more important role in Rayo Vallecano, Étienne Eto'o shines in a thousand lights with the Franjirrojos reserve. It's simple, he has 21 goals in 23 games with his team and notably scored six doubles and a hat -trick this Sunday, 24 hours after his first in Liga. Against Cuc Villalba, he enabled his team to win 3-2 in order to chain a sixth success of rank. “”Three points and a hat -trick. I play in the best team and with the best teammates», In particular, let go of the player after the meeting on his Instagram account. A beautiful trajectory for Étienne Eto'o who even if he is still very far from having his father's career continues to develop well in Spain.