Kenya’s star Aldrine Kibet excites fans with mastery of Spanish language

Kenyan prodigy Aldrine Kibet continues to captivate fans both on and off the pitch, recently stunning supporters by delivering a post-match interview in fluent Spanish.

Handling media duties for RC Celta’s reserve side following another goal-scoring performance, the youngster displayed a level of linguistic mastery that was as swift and composed as his play on the pitch, answering a fast-talking local interviewer with complete confidence.

Kibet’s remarkable command of the language reflects a rapid adaptation to life in Spain, backing up an equally meteoric rise in his professional football career.

The rising star, who captained the Kenya U20 team to East African regional glory to qualify for the 2025 U20 AFCON in Morocco, has been in superb form since October.

The attacker scored in consecutive second-tier matches against Sporting Gijón and Real Sociedad B, extending that sharp touch into November by finding the back of the net once again.

His success in Europe is the culmination of a journey that launched at St. Anthony’s Boys High School in Kitale. Kibet steered St. Anthony’s to the 2023 KSSSA national championship title, sweeping the MVP and top scorer awards with a staggering 25 goals and 27 assists.

That standout campaign marked him as one of Kenya’s brightest prospects and earned him a spot in the Nastic Sports Academy in Tarragona, Spain, alongside Amos Wanjala, who is ow based at Mestala CF. through the government’s Talanta Hela initiative launched by former Sports CS Ababu Namwamba.

After sharpening his skills in Tarragona, Kibet earned a move to RC Celta’s youth setup, La Cantera, in July 2025.

Just over a year after joining the U17s, a fine start to his first professional contract saw him promoted to Celta’s reserve side, where he played a pivotal role in helping the team secure promotion to the Spanish second tier.

His consistent goal-scoring form and seamless integration into Spanish football have not gone unnoticed back home.

Kibet’s impressive displays recently earned him a call-up to Benni McCarthy’s provisional Harambee Stars squad ahead of the upcoming AFCON 2027 clash against South Africa, signaling that the former St. Anthony’s Solidarity Boys schoolboy is well on his way to establishing himself on the international stage.

Away from football, he remains strongly connected to his family. His mom has even occasionally joined football fans in the stands to watch his beloved son showcase his talent on the pitch.

His Harambee Stars debut came in November in Turkey, and he made the occasion a memorable family moment, tagging his father along for the personal career milestone.

The fast-rising player is currently in the second year of his four-year deal, which will keep him at the club until 2029.

His debut with the first team in La Liga could soon be within reach as he continues to navigate the demanding yet equally challenging environment that upcoming footballers come up against after leaving the comforts of home to hone their professional skills.

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