He was a figure in America and now plays for a team called Naranja Mecanica

Michael Arroyo, the Ecuadorian midfielder who shined at América de México and was a key figure in the Apertura 2014 final, has taken a radical turn in his career. After stints with several teams in South America and a brief return to Mexico, the former Ecuadorian international now plays for Naranja Mecánica, a lower-division team in Ecuador.

From the big leagues to provincial fields

Arroyo, who was once one of América's star players, has seen his career decline in recent years. Physical problems, questionable sporting decisions, and difficulties finding a stable team have led him to play for lower-division teams.

His arrival at Naranja Mecánica represents a new chapter in his career, one where he seeks to regain the form and rhythm of play that characterized him in his best moments. The team, whose name evokes Stanley Kubrick's iconic film, represents an opportunity for Arroyo to rediscover himself and prove that he still has a lot of football to give.

What led Arroyo to make this decision?

The reasons that have led Arroyo to play for a lower-division team are multiple. These include:

Physical problems: Recurrent injuries have limited his participation in recent years.

Sporting decisions: Some choices in his career have not been the most successful, which has affected his performance.

Economic difficulties: Finding a team that meets his economic demands has become increasingly difficult.

A challenge for Arroyo

Playing for a lower-division team represents a great challenge for Arroyo. He will have to adapt to a different level of play, younger teammates, and more modest conditions. However, it is also an opportunity to demonstrate his commitment to football and his ability to overcome adversity.

Arroyo's future

It is difficult to predict what the future holds for Michael Arroyo. Undoubtedly, his time at Naranja Mecánica will be a turning point in his career. If he manages to recover his level and prove that he is still a quality player, he could have the opportunity to return to playing in a first-division team.