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Víctor Estupiñán
Personal information
Full name	Víctor Manuel Estupiñán Mairongo
Date of birth	5 March 1988 (age 36)
Place of birth	Quinindé, Ecuador
Height	5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Position(s)	Forward
Team information
Current team	Galácticos FC
Youth career
2004–2006	LDU Quito
Senior career*
Years	Team
2006–2010	LDU Quito
2011	Chivas USA
2012	Universidad Católica
2012	Técnico Universitario
2013	Deportivo Cuenca
2014	Deportivo Quito
2015	Deportivo Quevedo
2015	Aucas
2016	Mushuc Runa
2016–2017	Clan Juvenil
2017	L.D.U. Portoviejo
2018–	Galácticos FC
International career‡
2007	Ecuador U20
	*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 9 February 2020; ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 23 October 2011

Víctor Manuel Estupiñán Mairongo (born 5 March 1988) is an Ecuadorian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Galácticos FC.

Club career

Estupiñán was born in Quinindé. He began his career in the youth ranks of LDU Quito. In 2006, he made his debut for the senior side and has been a member of the side that has captured numerous domestic and continental titles since 2007. He participated in the 2009 Copa Sudamericana title run appearing in three matches and assisting on two goals. On 5 November 2009, he helped lead LDU Quito over Vélez Sársfield providing one assist in a 2–1 victory which helped his side reach the semifinals.^[1] Following the 2009 season it was reported that Estupiñán would be sent on loan to Macará in order to receive increased playing time, but the move never materialized.^[2]

In 2011, he was drafted 14th in the first round of the MLS SuperDraft by Chivas USA.^[3] After one season in Los Angeles, Chivas USA opted to decline the option on Estupiñán's contract.^[4]