He is in the youth system at Vélez Sarsfield, one of 30 clubs in the Argentinian Primera Division. Admittedly Sarsfield are one of the bigger clubs in Argentina (have won 13 titles & Copa Libertadores), but lets say there are 20 other 13 yr olds at each club, so he's one of 600 odd kids in his age range in the youth system amongst Primera Division clubs.
Argentina could be very different to Peru, but having some family in Peru I know it's usually the kids with wealthier parents who are in youth systems at the top level clubs. You mostly have to pay to enter, and that's beyond what poorer familes can afford.
I note with this youngster his dad has stayed in NZ as a teacher, earning $NZD which no doubt he's sending to his wife and son in Buenos Aires. Not saying the kid ain't talented, but he shouldn't get any fast tracked special treatment from NZF.
I'm sure they will look at him, like they look at all talented kids when he comes to age 15-16, and the National U16/17s squad for his year are picked.
Argentina could be very different to Peru, but having some family in Peru I know it's usually the kids with wealthier parents who are in youth systems at the top level clubs. You mostly have to pay to enter, and that's beyond what poorer familes can afford.
I note with this youngster his dad has stayed in NZ as a teacher, earning $NZD which no doubt he's sending to his wife and son in Buenos Aires. Not saying the kid ain't talented, but he shouldn't get any fast tracked special treatment from NZF.
I'm sure they will look at him, like they look at all talented kids when he comes to age 15-16, and the National U16/17s squad for his year are picked.