Ender Jesús Echenique Peña

Ender Jesús Echenique Peña is a Venezuelan forward from Maracay, born on April 2, 2004. He developed at Aragua FC and made his professional debut for the club at 16 in a 2–2 draw with Metropolitanos on October 25, 2020. In 2023, Echenique moved to Caracas FC, where he gained experience in the Copa Libertadores and Copa Sudamericana. His performances in Venezuela led to a move to FC Cincinnati, where he joined through MLS’s U22 Initiative. At Cincinnati, Echenique has been used primarily in wide attacking roles, with his pace helping him carry the ball beyond defenders and create opportunities in the final third. He also earned call-ups to the Venezuela national team and assisted in a 1–0 victory over Australia in November 2025. Registered with FC Cincinnati, Echenique represents a developing link between Venezuelan football and Major League Soccer.