Walter Ayoví
- Full name: Walter Orlando Ayoví Corozo
- Date of birth: November 11, 1979
- Place of birth: Rocafuerte, Ecuador
- Position: Left wing-back / Left midfielder
- Nationality: Ecuador
Club career (summary, including CF Monterrey):
- Club Deportivo Rocafuerte (youth early career)
- Emelec – multiple spells; one of his prominent Ecuadorian clubs.
- El Nacional – played in Ecuador’s top division.
- CF Monterrey (Mexico) – Ayoví joined Monterrey in 2007. With Monterrey he became an important part of the squad, helping the team win Liga MX titles (Apertura 2009, Apertura 2010) and the CONCACAF Champions League (2010–11, 2011–12). He was known for his pace, crossing and ability to contribute both defensively and offensively from the left flank.
- Other Mexican clubs: Pachuca, Morelia, and later clubs in Mexico’s Liga MX.
- Later career: Returned to play in Ecuador and had further stints with clubs like Guayaquil City and others before retiring.
International career:
- Long-serving member of the Ecuador national team. Earned over 100 caps for Ecuador.
- Participated in multiple Copa América tournaments and was part of Ecuador’s squads for the 2006 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaigns and the 2014 FIFA World Cup (he was in the squad for 2014 in Brazil).
Playing style and legacy:
- Versatile on the left side: effective as an attacking full-back or wide midfielder.
- Known for work rate, stamina, accurate crosses, and set-piece delivery.
- Regarded as one of Ecuador’s notable players of his generation and a successful Ecuadorian export to Mexican football, particularly remembered for his contributions to Monterrey’s domestic and continental successes.
Notable honors (selected):
- Liga MX: Apertura 2009, Apertura 2010 (with Monterrey)
- CONCACAF Champions League: 2010–11, 2011–12 (with Monterrey)
- Over 100 caps for the Ecuador national team