The 17-year-old Dominican player has just signed a professional contract with Inter Miami and has just made his debut for the Dominican Republic in the friendlies against Serbia and Puerto Rico.
Edison sucks born in La Romana and from the age of 4 he began to fall in love with the ball. Although his father, originally from Sabana Grande de Boyá, enrolled him in football, baseball, basketball and taekwondo, as he got older, he realized that football was his thing.
“Football makes me happy and when I play, I forget everything that happens outside. I’m focused on myself and the ball, it’s a feeling indescribable. I really like”.
In exclusive conversation with ESPN, told us about his origins and goals in this sport that gave him so much at such a young age. The Dominican striker has just signed his first professional contract and has done so with a club with high expectations, such as Inter Miami CF., the franchise that presides over the world star David Beckham.
“I’ve only seen Beckham once,” laughs Azcona. “It was 3 weeks ago. I was going to train and test for Covid-19, and David Beckham came out of one of the locker rooms and I was surprised. He is a legend and I admire him a lot. No one had told us he would be there. So, when he started practicing with us, it was like a dream come true. “
Azcona could become the first player born in the Dominican Republic to make his debut in Major League Soccer (MLS), which would be another sign that national talent exists in this discipline and is spread all over the world.
“My goal is to do my best, as I always did. I have to work hard and I am blessed, this is an achievement that means a lot to me. “
Edison’s family, consisting of parents and three sisters, moved to Tennessee when he was very young and there he began to practice this sport, but developed football in Florida, after soon after being 9 years old he decided to focus on this sport, although it was noticed in the others he practiced.
“And my two older sisters ended up playing football. They were good, very good. But they didn’t continue and I, like everyone they say, had to bear this responsibility “, jokes Azcona.
He thanks his father, Edison Azcona Sr., for his mentality of never giving up, of always fighting, as he demonstrated in his international matches and of his mother, Ivette Vélez, because he always supported him and shared his achievements.
He tells us about his process of wearing the shirt from the Dominican Republic Jacques Passy he took the approach and went to see him in Florida.
“Passy called me and admitted that he was watching my games United Soccer League (USL). He came, invited us to dinner and from there the discussions started, so that I could go and play for the national team. So I saw the chance to show my football with my country and I didn’t hesitate for a second “.
Edison enjoyed the experience and integration of all, although he acknowledged that his nerves attacked him for a moment.
“I had a lot of fun. It was a very good experience. I felt like we were inside a family, but I have to admit that I was very nervous in my first game, I had never played internationally. But already against Serbia, it was easier and I did everything I could and I think I did well. “
“There is no doubt that I will wear the Dominican Republic jersey again,” Azcona concluded.