Iván Kaviedes

Awards & Honours

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Iván Kaviedes' career is defined by a single, unforgettable achievement: scoring the goal that took Ecuador to their first World Cup. That strike against Uruguay in 2001 made him a national hero and remains the most celebrated moment in Ecuadorian football history.His 43-goal season in 1998 is a feat that few players anywhere have matched, and it earned him international recognition from the IFFHS. He went on to represent his country in two World Cups, cementing his place among the greatest Ecuadorian players of all time.

AwardsKaviedes won the IFFHS World's Best Top Division Goal Scorer award in 1998, recognizing his incredible 43-goal season with Emelec. That remains his most significant individual honor, underscoring his prolific scoring ability.

Records & Feats

Ecuador's first World Cup qualifying goal

Historic First·2001

Scored the decisive goal in Ecuador's 1-0 win over Uruguay to secure their first-ever World Cup qualification in 2001.

43 goals in a single season

Goal Scoring·1998

Scored 43 goals for Emelec in 1998, the highest total in Ecuadorian football that year and recognized by IFFHS as the world's best.