Yaser Asprilla Martínez, footballer for Watford in England, was highlighted in the Premier League as the Best Young Player of the season.
Yaser Asprilla Martínez was born in Pajonal, Bajo Baudó, a district that does not exist today due to the action of illegal armed groups linked to drug trafficking.
The 20-year-old player started in the Héroes de Envigado youth academy. Then, his transfer was acquired by Watford in England for three million euros until June 2026.
The young man from Choco has had his best season since arriving in Europe. Watford failed to achieve promotion to the Premier League after an inconsistent campaign in which they finished in mid-table. However, on an individual level, the work done by Yaser Asprilla stood out, who had his best season since he arrived in Europe and even aroused the interest of great teams from the Old Continent.
“The 20-year-old has often dazzled with his pace, skills and guile, as well as his natural ability to beat his man,” the club described in the publication.
Likewise, they highlighted the scoring and assist contributions he has had this season. “His goal in the 4-2 defeat at Norwich in February will be remembered for years to come. The Colombian found the corner with an incredible long shot that went into the net after hitting the post,” they added.
Yaser Asprilla’s numbers this season
The Choco native has played 46 games (43 in the League), of which 29 have been as a starter. He has been able to contribute 6 goals and has contributed with 7 assists, being one of the team leaders in this last category. He is the club’s third-highest scorer in the Championship and the second-highest expected goals percentage (6.15).
His good campaign has made him enter the radar of other clubs in Europe such as Barcelona, Porto, Brighton, among others. In fact, recently Watford’s sporting director, Gianluca Nani, confirmed the monitoring that they have been doing on the player.
“We don’t know where we will see Asprilla next year, in the meantime, I want to see him on the field with us, as always, fully focused. The summer is long and he is undoubtedly a player to be watched. But today the player only has to think about playing with us, like he is doing,” he said a few days ago.
Asprilla Martínez, valued at eight million euros, could leave a significant sum of money to the English team if they decide to sell him, since they would not let him go for less than 30 million euros. His contract is valid until June 2026.
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