Pervis Estupiñán

Footballer

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Pervis Estupiñán is an Ecuadorian professional footballer known for his role as a defender.

He began his professional career with Liga Deportiva Universitaria de Quito in 2015.

Estupiñán was sold to Watford in 2016, marking his entry into European football.

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Biography

Early Life

Pervis Josué Estupiñán Tenorio was born in Esmeraldas, Ecuador, and began his football journey at a young age. He joined the youth setup of Liga Deportiva Universitaria de Quito in 2011 when he was just 13 years old. His talent quickly shone through, and he was promoted to the first team ahead of the 2015 season, making his professional debut on February 1, 2015, in a match against El Nacional.

Career Progression

Estupiñán's career took a significant turn when he signed with Premier League club Watford on July 29, 2016. However, he was immediately loaned out to Granada CF, where he made his La Liga debut on April 5, 2017. His journey continued with several loan spells, including stints at UD Almería, RCD Mallorca, and CA Osasuna, showcasing his versatility and skill as a left-back.

In September 2020, Estupiñán signed a seven-year contract with Villarreal CF, where he became part of the squad that won the UEFA Europa League in the 2020-21 season. His impressive performances led to a move to Brighton & Hove Albion in August 2022, where he continues to make his mark in the Premier League.

International Career

On the international stage, Estupiñán made his debut for the Ecuador national team on October 13, 2019, in a friendly match against Argentina. He represented Ecuador in the 2019 Copa América, earning a spot in the Team of the Tournament as the team reached the quarter-finals. He was also selected for the 2022 FIFA World Cup and the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup, highlighting his importance to the national squad.

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Club career

Early career

Born in Esmeraldas, Estupiñán joined LDU Quito's youth setup in 2011, aged 13. He was promoted to the first team ahead of the 2015 season, and made his professional debut on 1 February of that year by starting in a 1–0 home win against El Nacional.

Watford and following loans

An undisputed starter for the club, Estupiñán was sold to Premier League club Watford on 29 July 2016, being immediately loaned to Granada CF and assigned to the latter's B-team in Segunda División B. Estupiñán made his La Liga debut on 5 April 2017, starting in a 0–0 away draw against Deportivo de La Coruña. On 17 July, he was loaned to Segunda División side UD Almería for one year. On 9 August 2018, Estupiñán agreed to a one-year loan deal with RCD Mallorca in the second division. The following 3 July, after achieving promotion, he signed a two-year loan deal with CA Osasuna, also freshly promoted.

Villarreal

On 16 September 2020, Estupiñán signed a seven-year contract with Spanish side Villarreal for an initial fee of £14.9 million. During his spell at the Valencian club, Estupiñán was a member of the squad that won the 2020–21 UEFA Europa League and reached the semi-finals of the 2021–22 UEFA Champions League.

Brighton and Hove Albion

On 16 August 2022, Estupiñán signed a five-year contract with English side Brighton & Hove Albion for an undisclosed fee. He made his debut four days later, coming on and replacing Adam Lallana in the 63rd minute in a…

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International career

Estupiñán made his debut for the Ecuador national team on 13 October 2019 in a friendly against Argentina that ended in a 6–1 loss. Estupiñán played for Ecuador at the 2019 Copa América and was named in the Team of the Tournament as La Tri reached the quarter-finals. On 14 November, Estupiñán was named in Ecuador's 26-man squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup alongside Brighton teammates Jeremy Sarmiento and Moisés Caicedo. On 31 May 2026, Estupiñán was selected in the 26-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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Career statistics

Club

As of match played 20 September 2026

International

As of match played 25 June 2026

Scores and results list Ecuador's goal tally first.

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Club: Watford F.C. (2016–2020)
Club: Club Recreativo Granada (2016–2017)
Club: Unión Deportiva Almería (2017–2018)
Club: RCD Mallorca (2018–2019)
Club: Club Atlético Osasuna (2019–2020)
Club: Ecuador national under-17 football team (2015–2015)
National team: Ecuador
Club: Villarreal CF (2020–2022)
Club: Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. (2022–2025)
Club: Ecuador men's national under-20 association football team (2017–2017)
Club: AC Milan (2025–)
Club: Granada CF (2016–2017)
Club: Ecuador men's national football team (2019–)
Club: Liga Deportiva Universitaria de Quito (2015–2016)

Legacy

Honours

Villarreal

UEFA Europa League: 2020–21 Individual

Copa América Team of the Tournament: 2021

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Clubs

Ecuador men's national football team2019current
AC Milan2025current
Ecuador national under-17 football team2015–2015
Liga Deportiva Universitaria de Quito2015–2016
Club Recreativo Granada2016–2017
Granada CF2016–2017
Watford F.C.2016–2020
Ecuador men's national under-20 association football team2017–2017
Unión Deportiva Almería2017–2018
RCD Mallorca2018–2019
Club Atlético Osasuna2019–2020
Villarreal CF2020–2022
Brighton & Hove Albion F.C.2022–2025

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