Enner Valencia announced his arrival in the Premier League with a 70mph screamer for West Ham at Hull... but who is the jet-heeled Ecuadorian with a rocket of a shot? 

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It was one hell of a strike to announce yourself to the Barclays Premier League - but perhaps we should expect nothing less from someone who goes by the nickname 'Superman'.

Enner Valencia's 70mph missile for West Ham in their 2-2 draw with Hull City on Monday night left the KC Stadium and the millions watching on TV open-jawed in amazement.

As well as being an early contender for the goal of the season award, it offered hope to the Hammers faithful that this season might be more than another miserable relegation struggle.

But who is the man with rockets in his boots? Here's a look at Valencia's career so far, from Ecuador to the East End.

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Enner Valencia fires home his 70mph rocket during West Ham's draw at Hull on Monday evening

West Ham's new £12m forward celebrates with Mauro Zarate (left) and Stewart Downing after finding the net

Enner Valencia is certainly a name to remember if he continues to produce sensational goals like that

VIDEO Disappointed but a good result 

EARLY YEARS

Enner Remberto Valencia Lastra was born in San Lorenzo, an Ecuadorian port town located 12 miles south of the Colombian border and about four hours' drive north from the capital Quito, on November 4, 1989.

His childhood was spent kicking a ball around and at the age of 16, he left home to join the youth ranks at Caribe Junior, the same club that nurtured the talents of his namesake Antonio Valencia (no relation).

He was originally a winger but gradually converted into a striker when it became apparent that he packed a fearsome shot.

After three years there, Enner was spotted by Emelec, one of the country's most prominent teams based in the city of Guayaquil.

Enner Valencia celebrates after scoring the first of his two goals in the 2-1 World Cup win over Honduras

Valencia hails from Afro-Ecuadorian stock and from a very poor area of the country. When he arrived in Guayaquil, he had no money for lodgings and had to sleep at the club's George Capwell Stadium.

It took a little time for the forward to break into the first team but under Argentine coach Jorge Sampaoli, the man who led Chile at the World Cup this summer, he started getting opportunities.

His first goal for Emelec came on March 10, 2010 away to their rivals LDU Quito, helping secure a vital win. The goals had begun to flow.

A RELIABLE GOALSCORER

Valencia quickly became a fixture in the Emelec side and contributed nine league goals in 30 outings during the 2011 campaign.

Unfortunately, his efforts were in vain as the team lost 1-0 to Deportivo Quito over the two legs of the Championship final, the second year in succession they had missed out at this point.

Valencia showing his trademark pace as he nips between France's Mamadou Sakho and Laurent Koscielny

Incredibly the following year it happened again and in heart-breaking circumstances as city rivals Barcelona trumped them.

But while the team missed out, it was Enner's most successful season yet, with 13 goals in 40 league appearances.

His scoring feats didn't escape the notice of national team manager Reinaldo Rueda and Enner made his debut on February 12, 2012 in a friendly with Honduras.

SUCCESS AT LAST

It was fourth time lucky for Enner and Emelec in 2013. The forward scored a number of crucial goals as the club ended its 11-year wait for the title.

He was also the top scorer in the Copa Sudamericana, the South American equivalent of the Europa League, with five goals in four matches. Emelec didn't advance beyond the second round, however.

But it was enough to attract the attention of Mexican side Pachuca and a deal was agreed in January this year.

Valencia celebrates his towering header in the 2-2 draw with England in Miami just before the World Cup

Enner immediately found the Mexican Liga to his liking and in just 17 outings during the second half of the regular season he notched 12 goals.

In the end-of-season play-offs, he scored a hat-trick in a 4-2 away win at Pumas and a vital goal in the semi-final, second leg at Santos.

And when he scored twice more in a 3-2 first leg win over Leon in the final, Pachuca looked odds-on for success.

However, they blew it, losing 2-0 at home after extra time to end the season on a low note.

INTERNATIONAL RECOGNITION

Following the tragic death of Christian Benitez in July 2013, opportunities opened up for Enner and his form in Ecuador's 2014 friendlies made him a natural choice for the World Cup.

The first time an English audience caught a glimpse of his abilities was when he powered a bullet header past Ben Foster in the early stages of Ecuador's 2-2 draw with England in Miami just before the finals.

Valencia is fouled by Hull's Andrew Robertson during Monday night's match at the KC Stadium

He again demonstrated his aerial prowess to put Ecuador ahead in their opening World Cup match with Switzerland and grabbed two more in the win over Honduras a few days later. His efforts weren't enough to secure a last 16 berth, however, as Switzerland progressed alongside France.

Enner was firmly in the shop window and his value rocketed.

LONDON CALLING

Amid interest from a number of European clubs, West Ham tabled a £12m bid and secured Enner's signature on a five-year contract at the end of July.

Upon arriving in London, he said: 'I really appreciate the welcome I've bene given and I'm excited to be here.

'I've already watched and read a lot about the club to learn about it - I know the fans are really passionate and I'm really glad to have signed.'

He came off the bench to replace Carlton Cole with nine minutes remaining of the opening day clash with Tottenham.

But it was THAT goal against Hull that really signalled his arrival in England and Hammers fans will hope it's the first of many.

Enner Valencia uses his arm to hold off the challenge of Hull's Michael Dawson during the 2-2 draw