Robert Arboleda

Robert Abel Arboleda Escobar (born 22 October 1991) is an Ecuadorian professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Brazilian club São Paulo and the Ecuador national team.

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.

He was a member of Ecuador's squads for the 2016, 2019 and 2021 Copas Américas, as well as 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.

Honours
São Paulo
 * Copa do Brasil: 2023
 * Supercopa do Brasil: 2024
 * Campeonato Paulista: 2021