Billy Arce

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Arceand the second or maternal family name is Mina.

Billy Arce

Personal information
Full name	Billy Vladimir Arce Mina
Date of birth	(1998-07-12) 12 July 1998 (age 26)
Place of birth	Esmeraldas, Ecuador
Height	1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Position(s)	Winger, forward
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)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 16:23, 16 September 2024 (UTC)

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

Club career

Independiente del Valle

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Career statistics

As of 16 September 2024 ^[33]

Club	Season	League			Cup		League Cup		Continental		Other		Total
		Division	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Independiente del Valle	2017	Ecuadorian Serie A	32	12	0	0	—		2 [a]	0	—		34	12
	2018	Ecuadorian Serie A	20	6	0	0	—		2 [a]	1	—		22	7
	Total		52	18	0	0	—		4	1	—		56	19
Brighton & Hove Albion	2018–19	Premier League	0	0	0	0	0	0	—		—		0	0
Extremadura (loan)	2018–19	Segunda División	3	0	1	0	—						4	0
Emelec (loan)	2019	Ecuadorian Serie A	6	2	0	0	—		4 [a]	0	—		10	2
Barcelona SC (loan)	2019	Ecuadorian Serie A	8	1	2	0	—		0	0	—		10	1
LDU Quito (loan)	2020	Ecuadorian Serie A	26	3	—		—		8 [a]	1	0	0	34	4
	2021	Ecuadorian Serie A	21	0	—		—		7 [b]	4	2 [c]	2	30	6
	Total		47	3	—		—		15	5	2	2	64	10
Independiente del Valle	2022	Ecuadorian Serie A	11	1	2	0	—		6 [d]	1	—		19	2
Peñarol	2022	Uruguayan Primera División	2	0	1	0	—		—		—		3	0
Deportivo Pasto	2023	Categoría Primera A	17	1	0	0	—		—		—		17	1
Once Caldas	2023	Categoría Primera A	17	2	—		—		—		—		17	2
	2024	Categoría Primera A	22	5	1	0	—		—		—		23	5
	Total		39	7	1	0	—		—		—		40	7
Santos	2024	Série B	2	0	—		—		—		—		2	0
Career total			187	33	7	0	0	0	29	7	2	2	225	42

1. 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

Santos

• Campeonato Brasileiro Série B: 2024

References

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. Retrieved 6 August 2018.^{[ permanent dead link ‍]}
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

External links

• Billy Arce at BDFutbol