Robert Arboleda
Robert Abel Arboleda Escobar is an Ecuadorian professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Campeonato Brasileiro Série A club São Paulo.
Club career
São Paulo
On 21 June 2017, São Paulo signed Arboleda from Universidad Católica del Ecuador in a US$2 million transfer.International career
Arboleda made his debut for Ecuador on 26 May 2016 in a match against the United States.Arboleda was selected in the 23 player Ecuador squad for the Copa América Centenario.
Arboleda was selected in the 23-man Ecuador squad for the 2019 Copa América.
Arboleda was selected in the 28 player Ecuador squad for the 2021 Copa América.
Arboleda was named in the Ecuadorian squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
Personal life
In his childhood days, Arboleda was fan of international Brazilian players Ronaldo, Ronaldinho, and Juninho Pernambucano. He almost became a policeman before he decided to pursue his football career.Career statistics
International
| No. | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
| 1 | 22 February 2017 | Estadio George Capwell, Guayaquil, Ecuador | 2–1 | 3–1 | Friendly | |
| 2 | 17 November 2020 | Estadio Rodrigo Paz Delgado, Quito, Ecuador | 1–0 | 6–1 | 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification |