Player Name: Michael Estrada
- Full name: Michael Steven Estrada Martínez
- Date of birth: May 7, 1996
- Place of birth: Guayaquil, Ecuador
- Nationality: Ecuadorian
- Position: Striker / Forward
- Height: Approximately 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)
Club career (high-level summary):
- Started professional career in Ecuador, featuring for clubs such as El Nacional and Club Deportivo Clan Juvenil in youth/early senior stages.
- Had notable spells at El Nacional and Independiente del Valle early on, which led to moves abroad.
- Played for Toluca in Mexico (Liga MX), where he became well-known for goal scoring.
- Moved to Major League Soccer on loan with D.C. United in 2022, then continued club career with stints in Liga MX and other teams.
- Has also played for clubs in Argentina and elsewhere on loan or transfer depending on season (career moves vary by year).
International career with Ecuador:
- Made senior international debut for Ecuador in 2017.
- Has represented Ecuador in FIFA World Cup qualifying and CONMEBOL competitions.
- Included in Ecuador’s squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, contributing as a forward option during the tournament.
- Has scored multiple goals for the national team across friendlies and competitive matches (exact tallies change with ongoing fixtures).
Playing style and strengths:
- Powerful center forward with good hold-up play and aerial ability.
- Strong finishing inside the box and ability to play as a target-man or lead the line.
- Uses physical presence to create space for teammates and to contest defenders on set pieces.
Notable facts:
- One of Ecuador’s prominent forwards in the late 2010s and early 2020s who earned regular national team call-ups.
- Career includes successful spells in Liga MX and experience in MLS, showing adaptability across leagues.
Current status: Club affiliation and statistics (appearances and goals) can change season to season; for the latest club, squad number, and up-to-date caps/goals for Ecuador, consult an official club or national team source or a live sports database.