Michael Arroyo

• Full name: Michael Antonio Arroyo Mina
• Date of birth: June 24, 1987
• Place of birth: Guayaquil, Ecuador
• Nationality: Ecuador
• Position: Attacking midfielder / Winger / Forward

Club career highlights

• SD Aucas – Early career in Ecuadorian club football.
• Barcelona SC – Played in Ecuador with notable performances that raised his profile.
• Club Atlético Atlante (Mexico) – One of his first moves abroad.
• C.F. Pachuca (Mexico) – Continued career in Liga MX.
• Club América (Mexico) – Joined América in 2012 on loan from Atlante and later signed; became well known for his creativity, dribbling and goal contributions while wearing the famous Azulcrema colors. He won the Liga MX Clausura 2013 title with América.
• Grêmio (Brazil) – Short stint on loan in 2014 before returning to Mexico.
• Return to Ecuador and later moves – Played for clubs back in Ecuador and elsewhere later in his career.

International career

• Regular member of the Ecuador national team (La Tri) for several years; he earned multiple caps and contributed with goals and assists in World Cup qualifiers and Copa América tournaments.
• Participated in the 2011 Copa América and was involved in CONMEBOL World Cup qualifying campaigns.

Style of play

• Attacking-minded player with strong dribbling, close control and ability to create chances from the flank or as an advanced midfielder.
• Known for taking set-pieces and scoring from long range on occasion.

Notable honors

• Liga MX Clausura 2013 with Club América
• Domestic and individual recognition during spells in Ecuador and Mexico

Additional notes

• Arroyo's career included both highs (club success with América and important international appearances) and controversies, including disciplinary issues at times that affected his availability.
• Career details such as exact appearance and goal totals vary by source and season; official club and federation records provide the most current statistics.