Stephen “Kiki” Ramos is attracting attention as one of the most promising talents of Argentine football.

The young striker of Vélez Sarsfield has received his first invitation from the U-17 National Team of Argentina, becoming the first footballer of Haitian origin to be recruited by the “Albiceleste”.

His story is extraordinary, writes “Marca”, reports “Gazeta”. Express”.

Ramos was born in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, but when he was still a baby he was adopted by an Argentinian family and grew up in Argentina.

It is precisely for this reason that he has always felt Argentine and dreamed of wearing the blue and white shirt.

Even though the Haitian Football Federation was interested in convincing him to represent his country of birth in the chain teams, “Kiki” did not hide it. never his desire.

“My dream has always been to play for Argentina.”

His career started almost by chance. When he was just six years old, a neighbor spotted his talent during neighborhood matches and suggested the family take him to a trial at Vélez Sarsfield. That trial changed his life.

Since then, Ramos has developed in the club’s academy, becoming one of the most outstanding talents of his generation.

In 2026 he has scored 12 goals with Vélez’s sixth team, including four goals in one game against Atlético Rafaela and another against Boca Juniors.

Argentina U-17 coach Diego Placente, included in the build-up to the U-17 World Cup, where Argentina aims to be the protagonist.

“Kiki” is known for his speed, physical strength and ability to pass opponents in one-on-one situations.

Due to his playing style and physical resemblance, many compare him to Kylian Mbappé, although Vélez’s academy coaches believe he has unique characteristics that can take him far in elite football.

Source: prizrenpost