Víctor Estupiñán

Víctor Manuel Estupiñán Mairongo (born 5 March 1988) is an Ecuadorian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Galácticos FC.

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Estupiñán and the second or maternal family name is Mairongo.

Víctor Estupiñán
Personal information
Full name Víctor Manuel Estupiñán Mairongo
Date of birth (1988-03-05) 5 March 1988
Place of birth Quinindé, Ecuador
Height 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Position(s) Forward
Team 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
International career‡
2007 Ecuador U20 2 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 9 February 2020
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 23 October 2011

Club career

Estupiñán was born in Quinindé. He 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 three matches and assisting on two goals. On 5 November 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 career

Estupiñán was a member of the Ecuador U20 national team.

Honors

LDU Quito

References
  1. "South American Dispatch: All Change For Diego's Argentina Plus The Copa Sudamericana's Final Four - Goal.com". www.goal.com.
  2. "Kaviedes, Larrea, Estupinan y Chango al Macara.. Gamez a la U... - CLUBLDU.COM". clubldu.com. Archived from the original on 8 July 2011.
  3. http://www.mlssoccer.com/espanol/news/article/estupi%C3%B1%C3%A1n-piensa-en-grande-con-chivas-usa
  4. "Chivas USA part ways with Umana, three others". 4 January 2012.
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