Man United Legend Antonio Valencia Helps Save Man from Suicide

Former Ecuador captain intervenes in emotional incident on bridge

Man United Legend Antonio Valencia Helps Save Man from Suicide

In powerful act of humanity, Antonio Valencia former Manchester United & Ecuador national team captain helped prevent man from taking his own life in Ecuador.

A Life Saving Moment

Valencia shared the incident on his Instagram account explaining that while driving across bridge, he saw man attempting to commit suicide.

"I stopped the car and approached him. Thankfully he recognized me. I tried to speak some encouraging words" Valencia revealed.

🚨 ¡HÉROE EN SILENCIO! 🙌⁰
Antonio Valencia detuvo su auto al ver a un joven por lanzarse de un puente 😱⁰Con diálogo, empatía y valentía, logró convencerlo de no quitarse la vida 💔🙏
Un acto que no se ve... ¡pero que salva! 👏
🎥 @anto_v25pic.twitter.com/5KJbnYp7hB

— TERADEPORTES (@Teradeportes) July 29, 2025

Family Arrival Changed Everything

Describing the situation as "extremely difficult" Valencia emphasized that the man’s family arrived just in time which helped change his mind.

"I’m grateful his family showed up. That made the difference" he said.

Mental Health Message

Valencia concluded with heartfelt plea:

"Please take care of yourselves, your minds and your hearts. Mental health's so important. Life's fragile"..