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Billy Arce
Personal information
Full name Billy Vladimir Arce Mina
Date of birth (1998-07-12) 12 July 1998 (age 28)
Place of birth Esmeraldas, Ecuador
Height 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Positions
Team information
Current team
 Bolívar
Youth career
2008–2012 La Paz
2009 → Fedeguayas (loan)
2010 → Fedeguayas (loan)
2011–2012 → Fedeguayas (loan)
2012–2013 Emelec
2013–2017 Independiente del Valle
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2017–2018 Independiente del Valle 52 (18)
2018–2022 Brighton & Hove Albion 0 (0)
2018–2019 → Extremadura (loan) 3 (0)
2019 → Emelec (loan) 6 (2)
2019 → Barcelona SC (loan) 8 (1)
2020–2021 → LDU Quito (loan) 47 (3)
2022 Independiente del Valle 15 (2)
2022 Peñarol 2 (0)
2023 Deportivo Pasto 14 (1)
2023–2024 Once Caldas 39 (7)
2024 Santos 2 (0)
2025 Atletico Nacional 27 (2)
2026 Mazatlán 7 (0)
2026– Bolívar 0 (0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 11 December 2025

Billy Vladimir Arce Mina (born 12 July 1998) is an Ecuadorian footballer who plays either as a left winger or a forward for FBF División Profesional club Bolívar.

Club career

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Independiente del Valle

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Born in Esmeraldas, Arce finished his formation with Independiente del Valle, after playing for Emelec, CSCD Fedeguayas and CSCD La Paz.[1] He made his first-team debut for the former on 5 February 2017, starting and scoring the game's only through a penalty kick in a home defeat of Deportivo Cuenca.[2]

On 25 November 2017, Arce scored a brace in a 4–1 home routing of Guayaquil City.[3] He finished his first senior campaign with 12 goals in 39 appearances, being the club's second-best goalscorer behind Michael Estrada.

Brighton & Hove Albion

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On 3 August 2018, Independiente del Valle confirmed Arce's transfer to Premier League side Brighton & Hove Albion.[4] His new club officially announced the deal four days later,[5] on a reported four-year contract.[6]

Loan to Extremadura

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On the same day for being announced at the English club, Arce penned a loan move to Segunda División club Extremadura UD.[7] He only featured in four matches overall for the club, and left in December after "having trouble adapting to the league".[8]

Loan to Emelec

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On 8 January 2019, after being rarely used, Arce returned to his home country after agreeing a loan move to Emelec.[9] In May, he was left out of several matches of the club after being photographed in a party,[10] being subsequently demoted to the reserve squad before leaving.[11]

Loan to Barcelona SC

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After being rarely used, Arce moved to fellow league team Barcelona SC also on loan on 23 July 2019.[12] He spent the month of October away from trainings after being arrested, only returning on the 25th.[13]

Loan to LDU Quito

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On 24 January 2020, Arce was announced at LDU Quito.[14] Regularly used as a substitute, his loan was renewed for a further year on 29 January 2021.[15]

Return to Brighton

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On 31 January 2022, Brighton announced the return of Arce, and initially assigned him to the under-23 squad.[16] On 1 March, the club reached an agreement with Arce to terminate his contract;[17] he left the club without making a senior appearance for them.

Independiente del Valle return

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On 8 March 2022, Arce returned to his first club Independiente del Valle on a deal until the end of the year.[18] He left the club in July, after just 17 matches.[19]

Peñarol

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On 20 July 2022, Arce was announced at Uruguayan Primera División side Peñarol on a short-term contract.[20] He only featured in three matches, and was deemed surplus to requirements in September.[21]

Deportivo Pasto

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On 6 January 2023, Arce switched teams and countries again, after signing for Colombian Categoría Primera A side Deportivo Pasto.[22] Despite being regularly used, he left the side in June.[23]

Once Caldas

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On 17 June 2023, Arce was presented at Once Caldas.[24] He became an undisputed starter for the side,[25] but departed the club roughly one year later.[26]

Santos

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On 31 July 2024, free agent Arce signed a contract with Campeonato Brasileiro Série B side Santos until December 2025.[27] He made his debut for the club on 17 August, replacing Serginho in a 1–0 home loss to Avaí.[28]

On 20 December 2024, after just two matches and 35 minutes of action, Arce's contract with Santos was rescinded.[29]

Personal life

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In October 2019, Arce was jailed for twenty days having been arrested for drink-driving.[30][31][32]

Career statistics

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As of 16 September 2024[33]
Club Season League Cup League Cup Continental Other Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Independiente del Valle 2017 Ecuadorian Serie A 321200—2[a]0—3412
2018 Ecuadorian Serie A 20600—2[a]1—227
Total 521800—41—5619
Brighton & Hove Albion 2018–19 Premier League 000000——00
Extremadura (loan) 2018–19 Segunda División 3010—40
Emelec (loan) 2019 Ecuadorian Serie A 6200—4[a]0—102
Barcelona SC (loan) 2019 Ecuadorian Serie A 8120—00—101
LDU Quito (loan) 2020 Ecuadorian Serie A 263——8[a]100344
2021 Ecuadorian Serie A 210——7[b]42[c]2306
Total 473——155226410
Independiente del Valle 2022 Ecuadorian Serie A 11120—6[d]1—192
Peñarol 2022 Uruguayan Primera División 2010———30
Deportivo Pasto 2023 Categoría Primera A 17100———171
Once Caldas 2023 Categoría Primera A 172————172
2024 Categoría Primera A 22510———235
Total 39710———407
Santos 2024 Série B 20————20
Career total 1873370002972222542
  1. 1 2 3 4 Appearance(s) in Copa Libertadores
  2. ↑ Six appearances and four goals in Copa Libertadores, one appearance in Copa Sudamericana
  3. ↑ Appearance(s) in Supercopa Ecuador
  4. ↑ Five appearances and one goal in Copa Libertadores, one appearance in Copa Sudamericana

Honours

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Santos

References

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  1. ↑ "Arce Mina Billy Vladimir" (in Spanish). Federación Ecuatoriana de Fútbol. Archived from the original on 6 August 2018. Retrieved 6 August 2018.
  2. ↑ "(1–0) Independiente del Valle se impuso por la mínima ante el Deportivo Cuenca con equipo alterno" [(1–0) Independiente del Valle get over Deportivo Cuenca with an alternate team] (in Spanish). Tera Deportes. 5 February 2017. Retrieved 6 August 2018.
  3. ↑ "Independiente del Valle ganó por 4–1 a Guayaquil City en Sangolquí" [Independiente del Valle defeated Guayaquil City in Sanloquí by 4–1] (in Spanish). El Universo. 25 November 2017. Retrieved 6 August 2018.
  4. ↑ "Billy Arce transferido al Brighton & Hove Albion" [Billy Arce transferred to Brighton & Hove Albion] (in Spanish). Independiente del Valle. 3 August 2018. Archived from the original on 18 August 2019. Retrieved 6 August 2018.
  5. ↑ "Albion Sign Ecuadorian Youngster". Brighton & Hove Albion FC. 7 August 2018. Retrieved 14 July 2024.
  6. ↑ "'A wasted talent' - Brighton's 'bad boy' struggling in South America as he awaits Albion debut". SussexLive. 30 January 2021. Retrieved 14 July 2024.
  7. ↑ "El Extremadura mete la directa con los fichajes: Billy Arce y Álvaro" [Extremadura go through the fast lane with the signings: Billy Arce and Álvaro] (in Spanish). Marca. 7 August 2018. Retrieved 14 July 2024.
  8. ↑ "La inscripción de Casto provoca un 'efecto dominó' bajo palos" [The registration of Casto provokes a 'domino effect' behind the sticks] (in Spanish). Marca. 28 December 2018. Retrieved 14 July 2024.
  9. ↑ "Emelec oficializó a Billy Arce como refuerzo para el 2019" [Emelec turn official Billy Arce as the signing for 2019] (in Spanish). El Comercio. 8 January 2019. Retrieved 11 January 2019.
  10. ↑ "Por indisciplina, el jugador Billy Arce no viajó con Emelec hasta Brasil" [Due to indiscipline, the player Billy Arce did not travel with Emelec to Brazil] (in Spanish). El Comercio. 6 May 2019. Retrieved 14 July 2024.
  11. ↑ "Emelec realizará cambios en su plantilla, con la salida de jugadores" [Emelec will make changes in their squad, with the departure of players] (in Spanish). El Comercio. 28 May 2019. Retrieved 14 July 2024.
  12. ↑ "Billy Arce fue fichado por Barcelona SC" [Billy Arce was signed up by Barcelona SC] (in Spanish). El Comercio. 23 July 2019. Retrieved 14 July 2024.
  13. ↑ "Arce, de 'cana' directo a entrenar con Barcelona" [Arce, from 'jail' straight to training with Barcelona] (in Spanish). Diario Extra. 25 October 2019. Retrieved 14 July 2024.
  14. ↑ "Liga de Quito oficializó la contratación de Billy Arce con condiciones" [Liga de Quito turned official the signing of Billy Arce with conditions] (in Spanish). El Comercio. 24 January 2020. Retrieved 14 July 2024.
  15. ↑ "Arce extends loan deal". Brighton & Hove Albion FC. 29 January 2021. Retrieved 14 July 2024.
  16. ↑ "Arce joins up with Albion". Brighton & Hove Albion FC. 31 January 2024. Retrieved 14 July 2024.
  17. ↑ "Arce leaves Albion". Brighton & Hove Albion FC. 1 March 2022. Retrieved 1 March 2022.
  18. ↑ "Billy Arce volvió al equipo rayado, donde se formó" [Billy Arce returned to the rayados, where he grew up] (in Spanish). Diario Extra. 8 March 2022. Retrieved 14 July 2024.
  19. ↑ "(FOTO) Billy Arce deja las filas de Independiente del Valle" [(PHOTO) Billy Arce leaves Independiente del Valle] (in Spanish). Peloteros. 13 July 2022. Retrieved 14 July 2024.
  20. ↑ "Peñarol da la bienvenida a Billy Arce con un gran tatuaje" [Peñarol welcome Billy Arce with a big tattoo] (in Spanish). El Comercio. 20 July 2022. Retrieved 14 July 2024.
  21. ↑ "Presidente de Peñarol confirma que Billy Arce no jugará en el club y respetarán su contrato. Aclara: 'Su comportamiento ha sido ejemplar'" [Peñarol's president confirms that Billy Arce will not play at the club and they will respect his contract. He clarifies: 'His behaviour have been exemplary'] (in Spanish). El Universo. 29 September 2022. Retrieved 14 July 2024.
  22. ↑ "Billy Arce, un ex Brighton de Inglaterra, ficha por el Pasto" [Billy Arce, a former Brighton from England man, signs for Pasto] (in Spanish). Diario AS. 6 January 2023. Retrieved 14 July 2024.
  23. ↑ "Deportivo Pasto se desprende de uno de sus ecuatorianos (FOTO)" [Deportivo Pasto let go of one of their Ecuadorians (PHOTO)] (in Spanish). Fútbol Ecuador. 10 June 2023. Retrieved 14 July 2024.
  24. ↑ "Billy Arce refuerza al Once Caldas en el fútbol colombiano" [Billy Arce bolsters Once Caldas in Colombian football] (in Spanish). El Universo. 17 June 2023. Retrieved 14 July 2024.
  25. ↑ "Billy Arce ya no es el 'chico problema' y triunfa en Colombia" [Billy Arce is no longer a 'bad boy' and triumphs in Colombia] (in Spanish). El Comercio. 22 April 2024. Retrieved 14 July 2024.
  26. ↑ "¿Billy Arce se despide?: "Muchas gracias Once Caldas"" [Billy Arce bids farewell?: "Thank you very much, Once Caldas"] (in Spanish). Diario AS. 31 May 2024. Retrieved 14 July 2024.
  27. ↑ "Santos FC contrata atacante Billy Arce até dezembro de 2025" [Santos FC sign forward Billy Arce until December 2025] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Santos FC. 31 July 2024. Retrieved 31 July 2024.
  28. ↑ "Após Serginho e Willian Bigode, chegou a hora de Billy Arce no meio-campo do Santos?" [After Serginho and Willian Bigode, it is Billy Arce's time in Santos' midfield?] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Trivela. 23 August 2024. Retrieved 26 August 2024.
  29. ↑ "Santos rescinde contrato com atacante Billy Arce" [Santos rescind contract with forward Billy Arce] (in Brazilian Portuguese). ge. 20 December 2024. Retrieved 20 December 2024.
  30. ↑ "Club president says he's visited Brighton player in prison – Seagulls aware of situation". Sport Witness. 8 October 2019. Retrieved 8 October 2019.
  31. ↑ "José Francisco Cevallos: "Visité a Billy Arce en prisión, vamos a analizar su continuidad"" [José Francisco Cevallos: "I visited Billy Arce in prison, let's analyze his continuity"] (in Spanish). El Universo. 7 October 2019. Retrieved 8 October 2019.
  32. ↑ "Billy Arce, jugador de Barcelona SC, fue detenido en Guayaquil y ya recibió sentencia" [Billy Arce, Barcelona SC player, was arrested in Guayaquil and already received his sentence] (in Spanish). El Comercio. 4 October 2019. Retrieved 14 July 2024.
  33. ↑ Billy Arce at Soccerway
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