Who is Kiki Ramos? Haiti-born wonderkid makes Argentina U17 debut
Ramos becomes first Haiti-born player to play for Argentina.
Stephen “Kiki” Ramos has become the first Haitian to play for the Argentina youth national team.
Ramos, who was born in Haiti, played for Argentina’s under-17 national team in a 2-1 friendly victory over Ecuador. The striker has 12 goals with Club Atlético Vélez Sarsfield’s youth squad.
Argentina national team has featured players born in Spain; now Ramos is the first Haitian to play for Argentina.
Who is Stephen “Kiki” Ramos?
Kiki Ramos’ debut for Argentina’s youth side sets a new precedent for the national team, who have barely taken advantage of players changing their allegiance. However, Ramos’ debut will set a benchmark for this, and he will hope to make his debut for the senior team in the coming years.
Ramos was born in Haiti in 2009. He relocated to Argentina with his adoptive parents when he was nine months old, following the horrific 2010 Haiti earthquake.
He eventually joined Velez Sarsfield’s youth system. Diego Placente, the manager of Argentina’s Under-17 national team, has trusted Ramos and handed him a debut for the U17 side.
If Ramos makes the senior national squad, he will become only the fourth black player in history to play for Argentina on an international level. He would be joining Alejandro de los Santos, Jose Ramos Delgado, and Hector Baley.
Kiki Ramos playing style
Stephen “Kiki” Ramos is a dynamic left winger recognised for his quick feet, explosive strength, and direct, carefree attacking style.
The 17-year-old prospect of Argentine club Vélez Sarsfield has been compared to great wide wingers like Vinícius Júnior and Nico Williams owing to his one-on-one game-changing abilities.
How old is Kiki Ramos?
He is 17 years old.
Which position does Kiki Ramos play in?
He plays on the left wing.
Which club does Kiki Ramos play for?
He plays for Club Atlético Vélez Sarsfield.
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After earning a bachelor's degree in mass media, Rajarshi began his career as a sports writer in 2019, driven by his passion for sports journalism. He has been working in the field for over six years. A devoted fan of Lionel Messi and Barcelona, Rajarshi has been involved in sports since childhood. Before turning his focus to journalism, he even represented his college at the state level. Along with covering football, he enjoys playing the game, watching movies, and experimenting with new recipes in his spare time, as cooking is one of his favorite hobbies.