Édison Realpe facts for kids
![]() Realpe in 2016
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Full name | Édison Gabriel Realpe Solís | ||
Date of birth | 13 April 1996 | ||
Place of birth | Esmeraldas, Ecuador | ||
Date of death | 22 December 2019 | (aged 23)||
Place of death | Esmeraldas, Ecuador | ||
Playing position | Defender | ||
Youth career | |||
2012 | Barcelona SC | ||
2013 | Clan Juvenil | ||
2013 | Guayaquil City | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
2014–2018 | Guayaquil City | 92 | (0) |
2018 | → L.D.U. Quito (loan) | 15 | (0) |
2019 | L.D.U. Quito | 7 | (0) |
National team | |||
2013 | Ecuador U17 | 3 | (0) |
2015 | Ecuador U20 | 2 | (0) |
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Édison Gabriel Realpe Solís (born April 13, 1996 – died December 22, 2019) was a talented Ecuadorian football player. He was known for playing as a defender. Édison played for important clubs like Guayaquil City and L.D.U. Quito during his career.
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Who Was Édison Realpe?
Édison Gabriel Realpe Solís was born in Esmeraldas, Ecuador, on April 13, 1996. He grew up loving football and dreamed of becoming a professional player. Édison played as a defender, which is a key position in football. Defenders help to protect the team's goal.
Édison's Football Journey
Édison started his professional football career with the club Guayaquil City in 2014. He played many games for them.
Moving to L.D.U. Quito
In 2018, Édison joined L.D.U. Quito, a very well-known club in Ecuador. He first joined them on a loan, which means he played for them for a set time. After showing his skills, he signed a permanent contract with L.D.U. Quito. He continued to play for them in 2019.
Playing for Ecuador
Édison also represented his country, Ecuador, in youth football. He played for the Ecuador Under-17 team in 2013. Later, in 2015, he played for the Ecuador Under-20 team. Playing for your country is a big honor for any footballer.
Édison's Passing
Sadly, Édison Realpe passed away on December 22, 2019, at the age of 23. His passing was a great loss to Ecuadorian football.