Esteban Dreer
Basic profile:
- Full name: Esteban Maximiliano Dreer Gianneschi
- Date of birth: January 9, 1981
- Place of birth: Rosario, Santa Fe, Argentina
- Nationality: Argentine by birth; naturalized Ecuadorian
- Position: Goalkeeper
- Height: Approximately 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in)
Career highlights (selected clubs and timeline):
- Youth / Early career: Developed in Argentina; early professional years included spells at local Argentine clubs.
- Deportivo Pereira (Colombia): Played in Colombia early in his career.
- Arsenal de Sarandí (Argentina): Had a stint in the Argentine top flight.
- Club Atlético Independiente Rivadavia (Argentina): Played in the Argentine lower divisions.
- Club Atlético Emelec (Ecuador): Joined Emelec in 2011 and became their starting goalkeeper. Won multiple Ecuadorian Serie A titles with Emelec (notably the dominant run during the early-to-mid 2010s). Dreer was an integral part of Emelec’s defense and enjoyed strong domestic success and appearances in continental competitions (Copa Libertadores / Copa Sudamericana) while at the club.
- Later career: After many seasons with Emelec, Dreer continued his career in Ecuador and remained a well-known and experienced goalkeeper in the Ecuadorian league.
International career:
- Dreer became a naturalized Ecuadorian and was called up to the Ecuador national team. He earned caps for Ecuador and was part of squads for World Cup qualifying and regional tournaments during his international tenure.
Playing style and reputation:
- Reliable, experienced shot-stopper with good command of his area.
- Known for consistency, leadership at the back, and experience in high-pressure matches.
Notes:
- Specific season-by-season statistics (appearances, clean sheets, exact title years) can be provided if needed.
- Dates and some details vary by source; Dreer’s most notable period and highest profile achievements came during his time with Emelec in the 2010s.