Known for left-footed build-up, speed and calm defending at a young age. Biggest achievements: Bundesliga and Champions League experience plus World Cup leadership for his generation.
One rank above: Jefferson Montero at #14.
One rank below: Ulises de la Cruz at #16.
Ecuador's editorial top five: Alberto Spencer · Antonio Valencia · Álex Aguinaga · Enner Valencia · Iván Hurtado.