One attribute most viewers of Faríñez will note when watching the Venezuelan is his size. When they were 21-years-old, Humphry Davy discovered nitrous oxide, Stephen Foster wrote the traditional American song “Oh! Dudamel, as coach of Venezuela’s senior and U-20 teams, has been able to keep track of player development very closely, and that’s given Venezuela an advantage in terms of talent management. Faríñez is quick to get back to his feet and get into position to give himself the best chance to keep out the rebound. If this match is covered by bet365 live streaming services you can watch Lille OSC - RC Lens on your PC and on mobile - iPhone, iPad, Android or Windows phone.Please note that intellectual property rights to stream such events are usually owned at a country level and therefore, depending on your location, there may be certain events that you may be unable to watch due to such restrictions. Given all of his qualities, the question must be asked: Why haven’t any European clubs taken a chance on Faríñez? [26] The second match was unofficial, as Venezuela played against Catalonia's national team. Just five years later and he has already amassed over 70 appearances for Caracas, been capped four times by the national team and was named as the best goalkeeper in the Primera Division in 2016. Highest transfer fee. His quick footwork means he can get across his goalmouth into position before launching himself towards the incoming shot. Faríñez is also the youngest Venezuelan goalkeeper to keep a clean sheet with the senior team (age 18 years and 3 months) and the youngest to save a penalty (age 19 years and 36 days). [14] He ended the tournament playing two games of the possible four and conceding eight goals. Wuilker Fariñez, 22, from Venezuela RC Lens, since 2020 Goalkeeper Market value: £4.05m * Feb 15, 1998 in Santiago de León de Caracas, Venezuela “Venezuela have gone from the whipping boys of South American football to slowly becoming a force to be reckoned with,” Brandon said. Paris Saint-Germain Handball - Elverum Håndball. He would go on to start in Venezuela’s remaining eight games. Install the SofaScore app and follow all Wuilker Faríñez matches live on your mobile! Although he didn’t receive the Golden Glove award, many viewers will tell you that Faríñez was the 2017 FIFA U-20 World Cup’s top goalkeeper. Preferred foot. “I’m surprised that he isn’t in Europe yet,” Brandon said. 01/07/2015 From Caracas FC B. Wuilker Faríñez. “Jordan Pickford would be a comparable example,” Brandon said. “I can only think he’s being discriminated against because of his height. However, it is somewhat surprising that Faríñez hasn’t been linked to more clubs given his starring role at the U20 World Cup. As a result, more South Americans are keeping tabs on the 21-year-old. One of these players was the teenage Faríñez, who ended up appearing in six qualifiers. He returned to the starting line-up for the game against Uruguay in which he conceded four goals again on the third defeat in a row for the Venezuelan team. Although they fell short at the final hurdle, losing to 1-0 England, their custodian impressed throughout, conceding only three times in seven games, as well as going on an unbeaten stretch of 506 minutes. But while most would define this lack of height as a disadvantage, it can be argued that it actually benefits Faríñez. “But what that meant was that Dudamel was able to bring a lot of the U-20 team—who were successful in the 2017 U-20 World Cup—into the senior set-up.”. I find it strange if he is, though. – Between the Sticks, The Glove Bag: Fillol’s birthday, Kepa’s struggles & what to expect from Faríñez. “Faríñez was one of those players who really shone in the last few rounds,” Brandon said. The first of which would be a last gasp loss to Colombia 2–1 at the Hard Rock Stadium, located in Miami Gardens, just north of Miami. Later on, in early October, he would go on to keep 2 more clean sheets in a 0–0 draw against Uruguay and a 1–0 win against Paraguay, the latter of which was his first competitive international win. Despite his young age, Farínez was called up by the Venezuela national football team's coach Noel Sanvicente to play in the 2015 Copa América, being recognized for his great talent by the press and signaled as the future goalkeeper of the national team and becoming the youngest player of that tournament. First, there was the South American Youth Football Championship. Already the undisputed number one for both club and country, Faríñez possesses all the desirable qualities for a top-level, modern-day goalkeeper and is … Wuilker Faríñez was the first Venezuelan goalkeeper to keep a clean sheet against Uruguay in World Cup qualifying since 2001. Wuilker Faríñez Aray - Millonarios, Caracas FC. 765k € Caracas FC. Generally speaking Faríñez’s positioning is good. Given his playing history and the requirements of the modern goalkeeper, this shouldn’t come as a surprise. Diving low down to his right, Faríñez managed to stick out a strong right hand to keep the prolific Chilean out, displaying his quick reactions and powerful spring that make him so good in one-on-one situations. [19] Faríñez didn't allow a goal until quarter-finals against United States in extra-time, for a total 506 minutes unbeaten, the second longest consecutive run without conceding a goal at the U-20 World Cup. Summer of goalkeeping: Mouez Hassen (African Cup of Nations) – For 'keepers, by 'keepers. These reflexes also come into play when making double saves. Wuilker Farinez plays for Colombian League team Bogotá AB (Millonarios) and the Venezuela National Team in Pro Evolution Soccer 2020. Special thanks to Adam Brandon for his analysis. The 50: Top 10 South American goalkeepers of all time. On 6 September, he put in a solid performance as Venezuela drew 1–1 with Argentina. His height might be a barrier to becoming a regular at an elite level European club but certainly you’d think that a move within South America to one of the continent’s powerhouses should be a strong possibility in the next year or two and would be a good stepping stone for the progression of a really exciting young keeper. These included games against Argentina and Chile, both of whom he played very well against. [3] On 12 June 2013, he signed a three-year professional deal with the club, being promoted to the main squad. Faríñez has represented Venezuela at all youth levels, from the under-15 side to the under-20 side. He is a South American football expert and reporter. One attribute most viewers of Faríñez will note when watching the Venezuelan is his size. “He’s been playing football since a very young age,” said Adam Brandon, a South American football expert and reporter. With a height of 183 cm, Faríñez is on the shorter end of the goalkeeping spectrum. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. “He actually made his club debut at 17 for Caracas FC, and he made his debut for the senior Venezuela national team at 18.”. “He has a light centre of gravity compared to a lot of other goalkeepers [as a result of his height],” Brandon said. Through head coach Rafael Dudamel, la Vinotinto have implemented a real structure into their play; something very few CONMEBOL sides can boast. On 12 September 2017, Faríñez signed for Colombian club Millonarios. Wuilker Faríñez video highlights will show goals, assists, red cards, penalties and other important events, given the match was played in one of the more popular football leagues. In 2017, Faríñez made his first big splashes on the international stage.