Eider Carrillo: “No matter where you come from, you can get ahead”
In La Candelaria, a popular neighborhood where music plays loudly, robberies happen on any corner, drug dealing is part of daily life, and alcohol is on the daily agenda for many, there are also those who are examples, forge their way, and build a better future through sports.
TL;DR
- Eider Carrillo, a 16-year-old footballer, captained Colombia to victory in the U-17 South American Championship.
- He grew up in La Candelaria, a neighborhood facing challenges like crime and poverty.
- Eider was inspired by his father, a former professional footballer, to pursue the sport at age six.
- He moved to Medellín at 12 to pursue his football career, facing the hardship of being away from his family.
- Eider plays for Independiente Medellín and hopes to debut professionally soon.
- He emphasizes the importance of hard work, discipline, and visualizing success.
- Eider aims to play in Europe, specifically mentioning Barcelona, and serve as an inspiration to children in his neighborhood.