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Keiber Lamadrid aims for personal and professional growth with West Ham United

From El Nacional · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Venezuelan footballer Keiber Lamadrid expressed his eagerness to grow both personally and professionally in the upcoming 2026-27 season with West Ham United.
  • Lamadrid described himself as a dynamic player who enjoys connecting with the team and bringing comfort through possession, aiming to help the club reach its highest potential.
  • He acknowledged that football is growing in Venezuela but noted that baseball is more popular, emphasizing the importance of his opportunity in English football to positively represent his country.

Venezuelan footballer Keiber Lamadrid is setting his sights on a transformative 2026-27 season with West Ham United, aiming for significant personal and professional growth. "I want to take advantage of it to grow as a person and as a player," Lamadrid stated in an interview published on the club's official website.

I want to take advantage of it to grow as a person and as a player.

— Keiber LamadridIn an interview published on the club's official website, discussing his expectations for the new season.

Lamadrid described his playing style as dynamic, focusing on connecting with teammates and creating comfort on the ball. "I like to connect with the team, play fast, and have that verticality with the group. I want to make them play, make them feel comfortable. That's what characterizes me," he explained. He is eager to contribute to the team's success, stating, "I always want to play to help the team reach the highest." The upcoming season will see West Ham competing in the English Football League Championship after their relegation from the Premier League.

I always want to play to help the team reach the highest.

— Keiber LamadridDescribing his competitive drive for the upcoming season.

Although Lamadrid did not debut in the top English division, he gained experience in the FA Cup and Premier League 2. He played 72 minutes in a 0-1 FA Cup victory against Burton Albion and also featured for the U21 team, scoring a goal in his debut against Middlesbrough and playing against Crystal Palace and Leeds United. He also participated in preseason, playing 65 minutes in a 1-1 draw against Southend United. Lamadrid highlighted his versatility, noting his adaptability to various positions, though he prefers playing centrally to connect with the attack.

I like to connect with the team, play fast, and have that verticality with the group. I want to make them play, make them feel comfortable. That's what characterizes me.

— Keiber LamadridExplaining his playing style.

Reflecting on football in his home country, Lamadrid acknowledged its growth but noted that baseball remains more popular in Venezuela. He stressed the importance of his current opportunity, believing that success in England can inspire his nation. "While we can do great things here, it will help the country feel that football is good," he affirmed, expressing pride in representing Venezuela in English football after coming from Venezuela's Liga Futve.

I feel very good when I connect with the ball, when I pass, when I score, when I assist. That makes me grow more as a player and as a person.

— Keiber LamadridReflecting on his performance and personal development.
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Originally published by El Nacional in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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