What is ecuador national under-20 football team?

The Ecuador national under-20 football team is the youth football team of Ecuador, which represents the country in international under-20 tournaments such as the South American Youth Championship and the FIFA U-20 World Cup. The team is managed by the Ecuadorian Football Federation (FEF) and is typically composed of players aged 20 and under.

Ecuador's under-20 team has achieved some notable results in international competitions. They won the South American Youth Championship in 1981 and finished as runners-up in 1958, 1964, 1974, 1997, and 2001. They have also qualified for the FIFA U-20 World Cup on seven occasions, with their best finish being fourth place in 2001.

Some notable players who have played for Ecuador's under-20 team and gone on to have successful careers at the senior level include Antonio Valencia, Enner Valencia, Christian Noboa, and Jefferson Montero. In recent years, Ecuador's under-20 team has been seen as a promising source of young talent for the national team, with several players breaking through to the senior squad in recent years.