Port Vale have confirmed the loan signing of striker Keyrol Figueroa from Premier League side Liverpool. The 20-year-old Honduras international will join the Valiants until the end of the 2026/27 season, as reported by port-vale.co.uk this week.
Figueroa arrives as Vale look to address their early-season struggles. The club currently sit 24th in League Two with just two points from four games, having scored only twice while conceding six. Their next challenge is an away trip to face Salford City on September 5th, a fixture you can find on our fixtures page.
What does Keyrol Figueroa bring to Vale Park?
Keyrol Figueroa is a quick and direct forward who developed at Liverpool's Academy from the age of 14. He signed his first professional contract with the Reds in May 2024 and stepped up to their Under-21s side for the 2024/25 campaign. His attacking talent was clear last term when he finished with 12 goals from just 15 appearances, including a hat-trick against Everton in Premier League 2. That form earned him a nomination for the PL2 Player of the Month award in January and a place on the senior bench for a Carabao Cup tie against Crystal Palace at Anfield.
Port Vale manager Jon Brady highlighted the qualities of his new signing. "Keyrol comes from an outstanding football environment at Liverpool and has a really exciting attacking profile," Brady said. The manager added, "He’s quick, direct and dynamic, with a real desire to threaten defenders and play on the front foot." Figueroa will link up with his new teammates this week as the squad prepares for their next match.
What is Figueroa's international background?
The young striker has a notable international pedigree, though his allegiance has recently changed. Figueroa previously represented the United States at youth level, helping the USA reach the final of the 2022/23 CONCACAF U17 Championship in Mexico. He was a standout performer in that tournament, scoring seven goals in seven appearances. He was capped by the USA up to Under-20 level before switching his international allegiance to Honduras earlier this year, the nation he now represents.
How does he fit into the current squad?
Figueroa's arrival provides a fresh option in attack for a Port Vale side that has found goals hard to come by. The team's two-goal tally from four games highlights an area needing improvement. His pace and goal threat from his time at Liverpool's academy could offer a different dimension. Fans can view the updated squad list on our squad page. The club is seven points behind league leaders Bristol Rovers, so adding firepower is a clear priority.
What happens next for Port Vale?
The immediate focus shifts to integrating Figueroa ahead of the trip to face Salford City, who are currently 20th in the table. The match on September 5th presents an opportunity for Vale to climb from the bottom of the standings, which you can follow on our standings page. The loan deal for Keyrol Figueroa runs until the conclusion of the 2026/27 season.
