Michael Arroyo
Ecuadorian footballer and forward
Born
April 23rd, 1987
38 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Ecuador
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Played for several clubs in Ecuador and Mexico, including Barcelona SC and Club América. Represented the Ecuador national team and participated in the 2014 FIFA World Cup. Made significant contributions to his teams with his scoring ability and playmaking skills.
Played in the 2014 FIFA World Cup
Scored key goals for Barcelona SC
Contributed to Club América's league success
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