Rayo Vallecano has big expectations for Etienne Eto’o. At just 22, the son of the iconic Samuel Eto’o has made a breakthrough in his debut season with the Madrid club, after progressing through smaller teams like Poblense, Collado Villalba, and Rayo Majadahonda.His youth career also includes time at Mallorca, Real Oviedo, and Vitória de Guimaraes academies. However, it’s at Vallecas where the Palma-born forward has truly showcased his potential to uphold his famous family name, earning a place among the first team’s promising talents.Samuel Eto’o’s son, Etienne, follows in his father’s footsteps scoring for a LALIGA club after he netted on his first-team debut for Rayo Vallecano in the Copa del Rey.Time flies 🥺 pic.twitter.com/MZSZfVemKX— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) October 30, 2024 Coach Inigo Perez gave him his chance last season, handing him a LaLiga debut in February against Villarreal and over 30 minutes of action versus Real Sociedad. Eto’o also opened his scoring account with a goal in the opening round of the Copa del Rey against Villamuriel.His standout performance came with the reserve side, where he scored 30 goals—24 during the regular campaign and six more in the playoffs—playing a pivotal role in their celebrated promotion to the Segunda División RFEF. With such credentials, Eto’o has secured his spot in the senior squad for now and has been training regularly throughout preseason. Yet, his future partly hinges on the club’s plans to reinforce the attacking line.##EDITORS_CHOICE##With Raul de Tomas close to a move to Al Wakrah in Qatar, and Sergi Guardiola departing for Cordoba as a free agent, sporting director David Cobeno is actively pursuing reinforcements alongside Camello and Nteka.One key target is Alex Fores, who remains undecided amid several offers. Besides Rayo Vallecano, Levante—where he spent last season on loan from Villarreal—and other clubs in Spain and Portugal have expressed interest.Étienne Eto’o poursuit sa préparation avec le Rayo Vallecano. 💪🏽🇨🇲📸 @RayoVallecano pic.twitter.com/R7rapeKBnS— AllezLesLions (@AllezLesLions) July 18, 2025 Meanwhile, Eto’o is striving to impress Inigo Perez and also has potential options in the Segunda Division. According to As, several clubs from the Spanish-Cameroonian Premier League are monitoring the young striker’s situation closely.Should Vallecas decide to let him go, there will likely be plenty of loan opportunities at the tier below, a scenario all parties seem to favor as it would provide Eto’o with valuable playing time and a chance to take on a more prominent role.##NAJAVA_MECA_9023590##
