Michael Estrada

Michael Steveen Estrada Martínez (born 7 April 1996) is an Ecuadorian footballer who plays as a forward for L.D.U. Quito and the Ecuador national team.

Career

Club

Estrada started his career with Macará, making his senior debut in the Ecuadorian Serie A on 10 March 2013 in a 1–0 loss against Barcelona. After three seasons with Macara's first team, Estrada joined El Nacional. He made his debut on 7 February 2016, scoring in a 2–1 win over Barcelona.

In December 2019, Estrada joined Liga MX side Toluca.

On 8 February 2022, Estrada moved to Major League Soccer side D.C. United on a season-long loan. Estrada debuted for United's 2022 season opener against Charlotte FC on 26 February, scoring 2 goals in the 3–0 win. In August, Estrada and the club mutually terminated the loan, and he returned to Toluca after scoring four goals in 16 league appearances.

Shortly thereafter, Estrada joined Cruz Azul on a year-long loan with an option to buy. He made his debut on 17 August in a 2–1 defeat to Tijuana.

International

On 14 November, Estrada was named in Ecuador's 26-man squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup. He would start in the opening match of the group stage, a 2–0 win over Qatar.

Career statistics

Club

As of 14 May 2024

International

As of 28 March 2023

See also

• All-time D.C. United roster
• List of Ecuadorians
• List of foreign Liga MX players
• List of foreign MLS players

References

External links

• Michael Estrada at Liga MX (archive) (in Spanish)
• Michael Estrada at Major League Soccer
• Michael Estrada at ESPN FC
• Michael Estrada at FBref.com
• Michael Estrada at WorldFootball.net