Michael Carcelén


Michael Alexander Carcelén Carabalí is an Ecuadorian footballer who plays as a midfielder for Liga MX club Querétaro, on loan from Ecuadorian Serie A club Aucas, and the Ecuador national team.

Club career

Early career

Born in Ibarra, Imbabura Province, Carcelén began his career with Cuniburo FC in the Segunda Categoría de Pichincha in 2015, as a forward. In 2017, he played for Chivos FC also in the regional leagues, and also had a trial with Argentine side Rosario Central in July of that year.
Ahead of the 2018 season, Carcelén moved to Cumbayá, where he managed to featured in two Segunda Categoría editions, as a starter.

El Nacional

In 2020, Carcelén moved straight to Serie A after signing for El Nacional. He made his professional debut on 9 March, starting in a 1–1 home draw against Deportivo Cuenca.
Carcelén scored his first professional goal on 9 December 2020, netting his team's first in a 2–2 home draw against Aucas.

Barcelona SC

On 13 January 2021, Carcelén joined fellow top tier side Barcelona SC in a one-year loan deal. In December, despite not being a regular starter, he signed a permanent four-year contract with the club.

International career

On 23 October 2021, Carcelén was called up to the Ecuador national team by manager Gustavo Alfaro for a friendly against Mexico. He made his full international debut four days later, starting in the 3–2 win at the Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Carcelén scored his first international goal on 4 December 2021, netting the opener in a 1–1 friendly draw against El Salvador.

Career statistics

International

International goals

NoDateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition
1.4 December 2021PNC Stadium, Houston, United States1–11–1Friendly