Walter Ayoví

Walter Ayoví

Personal information
Full name	Walter Orlando Ayoví Corozo
Date of birth	11 August 1979 (1979-08-11)
Place of birth	Camarones, Esmeraldas, Ecuador
Height	1.71 m (5 ft 7 1⁄2 in)
Playing position	Left Midfielder, Leftback
Club information
Current club	Monterrey
Number	20
Youth career
2000–2001	Rocafuerte
	Emelec
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps†	(Gls)†
2000–2002	Emelec	87	(8)
2003–2004	Barcelona	66	(11)
2004–2005	→Al Wasl (loan)	14	(7)
2005	Barcelona	36	(6)
2006–2008	El Nacional	94	(12)
2009–	Monterrey	118	(12)
National team‡
2001–	Ecuador	62	(7)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 7 February 2009. † Appearances (Goals). ‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 4 August 2009

This name uses Spanish naming customs; the first or paternal family name is Ayoví and the second or maternal family name is Corozo.

Walter Orlando Ayoví Corozo, nicknamed Macaco (born 11 August 1979 in Camarones, Esmeraldas) is an Ecuadorian footballer. He recently played left wing midfielder for Club Deportivo El Nacional in the Ecuadorian league as and plays in the Ecuadorian national team, where he surpassed all expectations as the owner of that position. His new club for 2009 is Monterrey.

Club career

Emelec

Ayovi was transferred to Barcelona Sporting Club from Emelec on January 23, 2002, for an undisclosed amount. Despite rumours linking him to several European club sides, including Arminia Bielefeld and Mainz 05 of the German Bundesliga, Ayoví remained on Barcelona's squad until 2006. He always declared to be a fan of the club.

El Nacional

When he was transferred to El Nacional. In between contracts he has also played for the Al Wasl Club in Dubai, the UAE.

Monterrey

On January 7, 2009 rumors said that Club de Futbol Monterrey were interested in signing him. He was loaned to CF Monterrey shortly after, then made his debut on February 6, 2009 scoring his first goal on the 4th Week match against Estudiantes Tecos.

On March 29, 2009 CF Monterrey took their option to purchase Ayoví after a spectacular game between Ecuador and Brazil. He renewed his Monterrey contract December 2011, with his future firmly set on the club.

International career

Walter was called up to the final squad for the 2002 FIFA World Cup held in Korea and Japan. Being one of the youngest members in that Ecuador team, he did not make an appearance in that tournament. He was a regular in the Ecuadorian national team that qualified for the 2006 World Cup in Germany but this time, surprisingly, he was not included in the final World Cup squad.

He was, however, called up to participate in the 2007 Copa America. He scored a beautiful free kick against Colombia in a preparatory friendly for the Copa America. His two appearances in the 2007 Copa America came as a substitute against Mexico and as a starter against Brazil.

Ayovi has, of late, become an important fixture in the Ecuador side that is competing in the CONMEBOL 2010 World Cup qualifiers. He solidified his starting position with a double against neighbors Peru in a 5-1 victory. He scored an absolutely outstanding goal in a crucial win against powerhouse Argentina on 11 June 2009, leading them in a 2-0 win.

International goals

#	Date	Venue	Opponent	Score	Result	Competition
1	June 6, 2007	Estadio de La Condomina, Cartagena, Spain	Colombia	0–1	3–1	International Friendly
2	21 November 2007	Estadio Olímpico Atahualpa, Quito, Ecuador	Peru	1–0	5–1	2010 FIFA World Cup qualification
3	21 November 2007	Estadio Olímpico Atahualpa, Quito, Ecuador	Peru	4–0	5–1	2010 FIFA World Cup qualification
4	June 10, 2009	Estadio Olímpico Atahualpa, Quito, Ecuador	Argentina	1–0	2–0	2010 FIFA World Cup qualification
5	November 17, 2010	Estadio Olímpico Atahualpa, Quito, Ecuador	Venezuela	3–0	4–1	International friendly
6	November 17, 2010	Estadio Olímpico Atahualpa, Quito, Ecuador	Venezuela	4–0	4–1	International friendly

Milestones

• FIFA World Cup 2002
• Ecuadorian Champion 2001 (Emelec)
• Ecuadorian Champion 2002 (Emelec)
• Ecuadorian Champion 2006 (El Nacional)
• Mexican Champion Apertura 2009 (C.F. Monterrey)
• Mexican Champion Apertura 2010 (C.F. Monterrey)
• Second Place in the Copa Pilsener 2003 (Barcelona SC)
• Second Place in the Torneo Apertura Ecuatoriano 2005 (Barcelona SC)
• Concacaf Liga de Campeones (C.F. Monterrey)

External links

• Career history at National Football Teams
• Walter Ayoví stats at Medio Tiempo.com (Spanish)