Víctor Estupiñán
Víctor Manuel Estupiñán Mairongo (born March 5, 1988 in Quinindé) is an Ecuadorian footballer who plays for Galácticos FC.
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Víctor Manuel Estupiñán Mairongo | ||
Date of birth | March 5, 1988 | ||
Place of birth | Quinindé, Ecuador | ||
Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) | ||
Playing position(s) | Forward | ||
Club information | |||
Current team | Galácticos FC | ||
Youth career | |||
2004–2006 | LDU Quito | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2006–2010 | LDU Quito | 23 | (1) |
2011 | Chivas USA | 9 | (1) |
2012 | Universidad Católica | 16 | (4) |
2012 | Técnico Universitario | 5 | (1) |
2013 | Deportivo Cuenca | 34 | (9) |
2014 | Deportivo Quito | 31 | (3) |
2015 | Deportivo Quevedo | 14 | (4) |
2015 | Aucas | 17 | (4) |
2016 | Mushuc Runa | 10 | (1) |
2016–2017 | Clan Juvenil | 18 | (9) |
2017 | L.D.U. Portoviejo | ? | (6) |
2018– | Galácticos FC | ? | (?) |
National team‡ | |||
2007 | Ecuador U20 | 2 | (0) |
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of February 9, 2020 ‡ National team caps and goals correct as of October 23, 2011 |
Career
Club
Estupiñán began his career in the youth ranks of LDU Quito. In 2006, he made his debut for the senior side and has been a member of the side that has captured numerous domestic and continental titles since 2007. He participated in the 2009 Copa Sudamericana title run appearing in 3 matches and assisting on 2 goals. On November 5, 2009 he helped lead LDU Quito over Vélez Sársfield providing one assist in a 2–1 victory which helped his side reach the semifinals.[1] Following the 2009 season it was reported that Estupiñán would be sent on loan to Macará in order to receive increased playing time, but the move never materialized.[2]
In 2011, he was drafted 14th in the first round of the MLS SuperDraft by Chivas USA.[3] After one season in Los Angeles, Chivas USA opted to decline the option on Estupiñán's contract.[4]
International
Estupiñán was a member of the Ecuador Under-20 national team.
Honors
LDU Quito
References
- "South American Dispatch: All Change For Diego's Argentina Plus The Copa Sudamericana's Final Four - Goal.com". www.goal.com.
- http://clubldu.com/forum/topics/kaviedes-larrea-estupinan-y
- http://www.mlssoccer.com/espanol/news/article/estupi%C3%B1%C3%A1n-piensa-en-grande-con-chivas-usa
- "Chivas USA part ways with Umana, three others". 4 January 2012.