User:YellowPlayer19/Ambrose Renardo

Ambrose Renardo Martinez (born November 30, 2003) is a Paraguayan professional footballer who plays as a midfielder, fullback, or forward for Premier League club Fulham, on loan from Manchester United and the Paraguay national football team. Renardo is known for his versatility and passing ability.

Born in Brazil, he represents Paraguay at an international level. He began his career in Brazil, playing for Corinthians at a youth level, and making his first team debut in 2019, at the age of 16. His play styles and creativity were quickly noted by both the Paraguay national team and some MLS teams. He made his international debut at the age of 16 in 2019, and shortly after his 17th birthday, Portland Timbers put in a huge $19.5 million offer for the youngster, and he signed. After playing in h the MLS until age 19, Premier League club Manchester United signed him for a fee of $19.75 million. He made his debut off the bench against Wolves, helping United secure a 1-0 win. However, United manager Erik ten Hag sent him on loan for one year to Fulham.

Corinthians
Renardo, born in Brazil, signed for Corinthians from their youth academy at a very young age of only 16. He scored his first goal in his third game against Gremio.

Wearing the number 10 jersey, Ambrose Renardo helped his team score the most goals in the league that year, with Renardo finishing the season on 7 goals and 6 assists.

The next year, he would score 1 goal in each of the three games he played before it was announced that he would leave the club at the age of 17. In his final game, he got an amazing 3 goals and 3 assists in the 6-2 win of São Paulo FC. After that game, he signed for Portland,

Portland Timbers
In 2020, Ambrose Renardo signed for Portland Timbers for a large fee. Renardo was given the number sixteen and put on the bench for his first three games, giving Yimmi Chará the starting position. However, after an injury was picked up by Chara and Andrés Flores retired, Renardo finally got to start. He got his first assist after whipping in a cross that was headed in by Larrys Mabiala. In that game, he would also assist a goal by Diego Chará and Cristhian Paredes, allowing him to pick up a hat-trick of assists in his first start.

Over the rest of his time with Portland, he would link up many times with Sebastián Blanco and Jeremy Ebobisse, helping Portland score the most goals in the MLS 2 years in a row. Both Blanco and Ebobisse praised Renardo for his goal scoring ability and vision.

In 2023, Renardo was subbed off for Santiago Moreno in the first half in a game against the Pittsburgh Riverhounds that Portland would go on to lose. Renardo was angry with the manager, Giovanni Savarese, and after a long argument, Renardo would decide to leave the club despite all of his teammates wanting him to stay.